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Abdominal Exercises Go Vertical
Added: 12/22/2006
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Abdominal Exercises Go Vertical

Fitness Industry innovator and President of Standing Firm Inc, Donna Snow is leading the movement on vertical core training. As the sports adage goes, you get what you train for, Snow believes its time to get off the floor and train the core in the way the body moves, vertically.
Circling the leg in the air using a resistance band is not only easier on the back and neck
The number one job of the abdominals is to hold the spine upright; by contrast, crunches strengthen flexing the spine forward. Research shows that an over zealous approach to crunches can shorten the abdominal muscle and cause the upper back and shoulders to become rounded. Since posture is the most basic expression of core strength, an intrinsic part of standing core work is simply standing in good posture; resistance can be added to the lower body in the form of elastic bands. While the leg muscle lifts against the elastic resistance, it's the core muscles that tighten to keep the body in alignment.

Studies also found individuals with normal strength in their core muscles were found to have poor control in their hips when it came to movement. Therapists know controlling unwanted movement is essential to preventing lower back pain. "Circling the leg in the air using a resistance band is not only easier on the back and neck," says Snow, "the motion also works the oblique muscles that stabilize the hips." Dr Shirley Sahrmann, professor at Washington University, School of Medicine agrees, "isometric contraction of the external obliques while standing is an undervalued exercise that is effective and convenient."

Workshops on vertical core training are showing up in fitness clubs across the country.
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