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On the Ice => Off-Ice Training for Skaters => Topic started by: irenar5 on November 08, 2011, 03:09:17 PM

Title: Core training myths
Post by: irenar5 on November 08, 2011, 03:09:17 PM

I just came across this article about core training.  all those planks for nothing.... ;-)

http://www.fitnessrxmag.com/fitness/alternative-styles/832-static-core-exercises-do-not-build-functional-strength.html

Title: Re: Core training myths
Post by: sarahspins on November 08, 2011, 03:32:30 PM

Meh.. they may not build functional core strength, HOWEVER, I firmly believe that they do improve body awareness and *that* can offer an improvement in balance.

Title: Re: Core training myths
Post by: irenar5 on November 08, 2011, 03:38:18 PM

I agree about the balance and body awareness.  For the longest time planks and balls were the mantra of functional core strength, though!

Title: Re: Core training myths
Post by: AgnesNitt on November 09, 2011, 06:58:08 AM

I find planks useful, especially the side planks with the dip.

Title: Re: Core training myths
Post by: sampaguita on November 10, 2011, 08:51:08 AM

I don't agree with that -- the Boat pose of Ashtanga yoga definitely works the core, and improves balance as well. It looks easy but is really difficult.