| Combat to the Core | | | | - Yes, posture is very important and determines the |
| In this recent news story, Combat to the Core, | | | | athete's ability to activate and engage the |
| Staff Sgt. Carlos Diaz discusses strengthening of our | | | | appropriate musculature for specific movements. Bad |
| service men and women discusses a comprehensive | | | | posture will spawn dysfunctional and compensation. |
| approach to their abdominal training. | | | | Pilates and yoga inherently promote better flexibility, |
| Here are a few excerpts: | | | | but how much is needed? Be careful as some yoga |
| "Core strength refers to abdominal and back muscles | | | | asanas engage extreme positions and could lead to |
| used to support the spine and keep bodies stable | | | | promoting flexibility in areas that require stability, |
| and balanced."and | | | | namely the lower lumbar. Improve the tension / |
| "In general, strength core exercises such as Pilates | | | | length relationships of the musculature and |
| and yoga have become very popular over the years | | | | surrounding soft tissue and execute a balance of |
| because they concentrate on building good posture." | | | | movements, i.e. a push for a pull during your |
| In this article it also shows the service men and | | | | workouts. |
| women engaging in sit-ups. Let's take this point by | | | | - Stop doing sit-ups! This hip flexor dominate exercise |
| point: | | | | only acts to exacerbate tight hips, anterior pelvic tilt, |
| - Yes, the "core" does involve the abdominals and | | | | glute dysfunction and over-active hamstrings. Get off |
| back, but what about the activation of the glutes | | | | your back and start moving! |
| and hip complex and their role stabilizing the pelvis? | | | | |