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But why exactly would you want to work on your coreandbalance?
Well, both are integral to fitness.
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A strong core can improve posture, which can both reduce injury and increase athletic performance.
Luckily for ambitious gym goers, its perfectly possible to follow a workout which addresses both issues at once.
So why not get more bang for your buck?
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“Improved core strength and balance guaranteed!”
He is certified through the American Council on Exercise (ACE) for group fitness and personal training.
Nico travels across the country and beyond training Pilates instructors in the Balanced Body Pilates teacher trainer program.
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BOSU Dead Bug to Stand
Start off with a true all rounder.
“What I love about this exercise is that I categorize it as a full body movement.
The stand to squat phase focused on hamstrings, gluteals, and quadriceps.
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The balancing portion fires the rectus abdominals, internal/external obliques and the traverse abdominals,” says Gonzalez.
“The upper body fires to keep you in the position with pectoralis major, deltoids and serratus.
The abs are working with rectus abdominals, internal/external obliques and the traverse abdominals engaged,” explains Gonzalez.
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“This is a great lateral line exercise that provides support for the rest of the body.
The abs fire using the rectus abdominals, internal/external obliques and the traverse abdominals,” says Gonzalez.
“A great lateral line exercise focusing on balancing the body side to side.
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Muscles include rectus abdominals, internal/external obliques and the traverse abdominals,” says Gonzalez.
“Any exercise that involves being on the floor and hovering is amazing.
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