Control the Negative: your back will thank you
There’s plenty of negative out there we can’t control, but the negative I’m talking about we can. And we need to do it better. I’m talking about the eccentric phase of our daily movements. Most of us know this from the weight room as the lowering of the weight after lifting it. Or, as the […]
How to use your exercise ball to strengthen at home
Here are 7 simple ways to use your exercise ball for core-strengthening. Try doing 2 sets of 10-12 repetitions of each activity. Ready… GO!
Core Fitness: Field Exercises to Build a Strong Core
Coaches, I know what you’re saying. Sure, Wendy, you’ve told us core fitness is essential. You’ve shown us how to do core fitness with the exercise ball. You’ve inspired us with your planking ability – oh wait, that was Alan Webb. These are great home exercises for the exercise video set and the really diligent […]
Core Fitness: Fitness Ball Exercises for a Strong Core
In my previous post called “Who Needs Core Fitness?” I made the case for the central role (no pun intended) for core strength in your body’s ability to move efficiently and hold still effectively. Sports require we are both stable and still. There are many exercises to strengthen the core. To make the grade with […]
Who Needs Core Fitness?
At the VYSA convention this weekend I presented on two topics: Game Fitness and Concussion Protection. The common denominator: Core Fitness. Seem strange? Not really. Because strength in your core muscles – your torso, both front and back – allows you to do two seemingly opposite things, move and hold still. How? Glad you asked… […]