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The Powerhouse of Movement: Strengthening the Core

January 15, 2013 by

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The muscles of the core act to stabilize the spine, pelvis and shoulder girdle and consist of far more muscles than just the abs. The abs have very limited and specific actions while the core allows for all motion to take place by joining the upper body to the lower body and also the front […]

Beginner’s Workout #18: featuring Coach Courtney Townley

May 13, 2011 by

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Bridge on Stability Ball:  (15 reps/3 sets) Start sitting on ball and walk out until your head and shoulders are the only parts supported by the ball.  Keep your knees parallel and your feel only hip width a part.  Holding a free weight in each hand, gently place the weights so they are resting on […]

Beginner’s Workout #8: Tracey Gridley

July 16, 2010 by

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The following  set is great for both the beginner and those moving into a more intermediate level workout as the set includes options for regressing the exercises (making them less challenging) and progressing the exercises (making them more challenging). Prior to starting make sure you warm-up for 10 minutes: walking is an easy way to […]