Core Strength Beyond Crunches DISCOVER THE TRUTH ABOUT EFFECTIVE AB WORKOUTS
A New Way RECREATE’S
You’ve probably noticed that when it comes to taking vitamins and other supplements,
To say crunches are not fun would be an understatement. Repetitive and sometimes downright painful, this
your patients prefer gummies to swallowing pills. According to one recent survey, a full 67% of 18–35-year-olds pick gummies over other types of vitamins! Older patients love them, too — so much so that by 2028, the gummy vitamin market should be worth almost $9.5 billion. Now, we have a new way for you to cash in on that popularity in your clinic. Our go-to CBD gummy supplier, Charlotte’s Web, recently launched a brand-new line of organic broad- spectrum CBD gummy products called ReCreate.
exercise has been touted for decades as the primary way to strengthen your core and get those picture-perfect abs. Well, new research suggests that statement isn’t 100%
true. In fact, most trainers and fitness experts now discourage
people from doing crunches. When done incorrectly, which most people do, you can cause damage to your spine and neck while gaining few to no results.
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Even if a person does achieve those prominent ab muscles through situps and crunches, they likely still have weak core strength. Those exercises only work your external muscles, not your inner core muscles. So, while they may be able to flex their abs, they likely couldn’t hold a plank for very long. WHAT IS YOUR CORE? You may hear the term “core” thrown around often, but where exactly is it, and what does it do? Your core is more than just abdominal muscles and includes muscles around your spine and pelvis. Your core muscles allow you to do most of the movements you make throughout the day, such as bending forward, rotating left and right, and holding yourself upright.
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When your core is weak, the muscles may not support you properly as you move about your day, which may lead to back or neck pain. As a result, if you suffer from backaches, try core-strengthening exercises to better support your spine. TRY AN ALTERNATIVE TO CRUNCHES. Since crunches aren’t the best for core strengthening, it’s time you start trying something different. There are plenty of core-strengthening exercises for every fitness level, whether you’re a beginner, injured, or a pro. In particular, Pilates is an incredible type of exercise that focuses entirely on core strength and will have you feeling stronger in no time.
If you want to get started, try some easy movements at home. Planks, bridges, toe taps, and swimmers are all great ways to build your core strength. However, you should always consult your physical therapist about the best core exercises for your unique needs.
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