Prep Moves For A Strong Inner Core

How's it going using the CORE FLOW MOVES to start your day or prep for workouts?

It's been about 2 weeks so you should be feeling more connected throughout your core if you've been doing them at least 3 times a week. 

Your core muscles like and need regular reminders to turn on.  

They can struggle if you've had any previous injuries to the area.

Pain or tightness in your shoulders, spine, and/or hips can make it harder on your core muscles as well.

If you find yourself holding your breath or you feel tension or clenching in your neck or glut muscles when you do core exercises, then you'll want to prep before your core workouts.

Start with a Pelvic Floor Check In.

Remember your Pelvic Floor Muscles (PF) are the base and foundation of your Core.

When strong and healthy, they coordinate with the diaphragm and abdominals as you inhale and exhale during physical activity to support and stabilize the spine.

If you've got PF weakness, it might show up as

• leaking urine during activity (stress incontinence)
• pain in your back or pelvis
• tightness in your shoulders
• poor posture

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You may not have issues with a cough or sneeze (forced exhalation) but leak after running 20 minutes (dysfunctional breathing or endurance issue).

If you're having signs of PF weakness, it's time to do some Pelvic Floor Prep Work.

These FIT Blogs will walk you through it:

PELVIC FLOOR STRETCH MOVES

PELVIC FLOOR STRENGTH MOVES

If you're pain-free, you can jump ahead to this FIT Blog for some core prep tips.

PREP FOR CORE WORKOUTS
 

OVER TO YOU

Work through these PF and CORE PREP MOVES to address any weakness in your fascia and to strengthen your postural (stabilizer) muscles.

A strong core helps decrease your risk for injury, promotes good posture, and improves coordination & power during activities especially sports.

Next up, I'll share some CORE POWER MOVES to challenge your core.

In the meantime, keep going with the CORE PREP & FLOW MOVES.

You'll feel and move better if you do them regularly.

P.S. More Rest & Recovery Resources:

Want a 10 minute daily massage & stretch routine to help you have less pain, more energy & to get into flow each day? Check out MINI Massage Camp here.

Want more REST strategies to slow down? Grab your FREE Relaxed Body Toolkit & Daily Energy Planner here.