Build your Core

The word “core” refers to the area of your body between your diaphragm and your pelvic floor. It includes all the joints of the lumbar spine as well as those of the low thorax (chest) and the pelvis. The major muscles of the core (deep muscles) are the pelvic floor muscles, transversus abdominis, multifidus and the diaphragm.

The deep core muscles function differently from the superficial core muscles (oblique abdominals, rectus abdominus and long back muscles). These muscles (deep core muscles) not only prepare us for movement but they work no matter what we do. They are not movement or direction dependent. The inner unit muscles work like a harmonious chord, in synergy with one another, as they anticipate the impending loads that are about to come.

Proper training of the core should focus on activation of the deep core muscles. Once the core is active, strong and functional, we can perform exercises that integrate the core with the rest of the body.


To be continued

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Boot camp class: for Nice and Friendly People: ongoing Thursday, 6:00pm to 7:00pm False Creek park. Classes run weekly during the summer. You can join in anytime for only $50/4 classes. Email or call 604 329.1257 to register.

Kayak Rocky Point with Women: Saturday June 11, 2011, sign up online https://secure.in-vancouver.com/secure/gaiaadventures.com/

Hike of the month: Hike Lynn Canyon with women, Saturday June 25, 1 to 2 pm, only $7.00 for you, $5 for you and a friend. Discover the trail across Lynn Canyon, into Emerald Pools to Rice Lake and return; this is an easy introduction to hiking with some steps and elevation change. Call 604 329.1257 or email info@gaiaadventures.com to register.

Catherine D'Aoust at GAIA Adventures
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