Core training or exercise that specifically targets the core muscles has become one of the hottest topics in the fitness world lately. Unfortunately, its surge in popularity has also given rise to several 'core training myths'. This article unearths the most common myths and offers corrective 'truths' from a professional personal trainer.
Myth #1 Crunches are king
This couldn't be that far from the truth. While, yes you will get a great burn in doing crunches, you will also experience pain and next day soreness in the abs in which the end results is often poor. The end result of excessive crunches is often low back pain due to the increased stress in that area.
This couldn't be that far from the truth. While, yes you will get a great burn in doing crunches, you will also experience pain and next day soreness in the abs in which the end results is often poor. The end result of excessive crunches is often low back pain due to the increased stress in that area.
Myth #2 Ab work leads to a leaner and tighter midsection
Unfortunately, there are no abs exercises that will remove the layer of fat on your stomach. Nutrition will actually be the primary focus if fat loss is the primary goal. This is consistent with other areas of the body as well.
Unfortunately, there are no abs exercises that will remove the layer of fat on your stomach. Nutrition will actually be the primary focus if fat loss is the primary goal. This is consistent with other areas of the body as well.
Myth #3 Your abs should have their own workout
While it's true that full body exercises focusing on the abs are great, you also have to realize that there is no need to perform exercises only focused on the abs. I normally recommend core training pre-workout to activate the weaker core but a 30-40 minute abs workout is a bit extreme and lacking.
While it's true that full body exercises focusing on the abs are great, you also have to realize that there is no need to perform exercises only focused on the abs. I normally recommend core training pre-workout to activate the weaker core but a 30-40 minute abs workout is a bit extreme and lacking.
Myth #4 A little back pain during abs exercises is fine
Another result to poor core training is increased low back pain due to the overworked and weak midsection. Increased pain is almost always letting you know you should stop. While there are some cases during someone's rehabilitation program that allow pain, please understand this is not for the average population.
Another result to poor core training is increased low back pain due to the overworked and weak midsection. Increased pain is almost always letting you know you should stop. While there are some cases during someone's rehabilitation program that allow pain, please understand this is not for the average population.
Myth #5 You need equipment for training the core.
There have been millions made on bogus abs products that do more harm than good. While bands slide and balls can be great help in a program, your body weight should be the primary tool for core training.
There have been millions made on bogus abs products that do more harm than good. While bands slide and balls can be great help in a program, your body weight should be the primary tool for core training.
I believe that because of the hundreds and thousands of professionals who work with people on their sports, fitness and health goals place too much emphasis on this one particular area of the body.
We are now seeing the results of the failure of the industry to properly educate consumers on how to truly balance their bodies and lead a healthy lifestyle.
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