Run Well *** Finish Strong

In case you have not noticed...there is NO perfect training program. However, core conditioning is an essential part of any training program aimed at increased athletic ability. While experts vary in what muscles and muscles groups are considered part of the core, the following list is a general good start. Each group in the list has a link to more specific information.

There is the list of 13. (Just avoid exercise on Fridays!!! ) Are you not glad you do not need to condition each separately! And why condition the core? According to an article in About.com, conditioning is required because the muscles of the trunk and torso stabilize the spine from the pelvis to the neck and shoulder, they allow the transfer of powerful movements of the arms and legs. All powerful movements originate from the center of the body out, and never from the limbs alone. Before any powerful, rapid muscle contractions can occur in the limbs, the spine must be solid and stable and the more stable the core, the most powerful the extremities can contract.