Karmic Seeds Body Mind & Spirit

by   Mike Bracko, EdD   on Dec 11, 2015 There are many unique and creative ways to help participants strengthen their core. This mini routine improves sports performance and enhances bone mineral density in the cervical spine. In sports-themed classes, instructors often teach exercises in unstable body positions. But you can, of course, teach core moves from an unstable posture, too (Willardson 2007). This class trains the core for proximal-to-distal force generation with simple equipment that most fitness facility group fitness studios already have: rubber resistance tubing and bands (Kibler, Press & Sciascia 2006). Hip/Core Rotation: Lunge Position This movement starts with hip rotation and then continues with resisted core rotation. The concentric phase is quick (1 second), followed by a slower eccentric phase (3 seconds). Begin with left leg forward, right leg back; strong athletic posture. Anchor resistance or ask partner to hold it...