Core Strength

1. Core Strength Definition: The strength of underlying muscles of the torso that help determine posture.

2. Exercises to increase core strength • Superman with Ab Ball • Russian Toss

3. More Exercises to increase core strength Leg Raises Jack Knife Bicycle Crunch

4. One More Exercise To Increase Core Strength • Russian Twists on Ab Ball

5. Best Benefits in the World!!!!!  • Transfers energy form the upper to the lower body. • Positions Torso • Improves movement efficiency • Improves body control and balance • Improves overall fitness • Reduces back problems • Reduces chance of injury • Stabilizes back muscles and abdominals

6. WARNINGS: Risk of Injury • Always Stretch before exercises. • Warm up….run a few laps or do something to increase your heart rate. • Consult your doctor before you start your core workout.

7. The safe exercise to do • This wont cause any injuries…it is safe to do. • This is the good way to go • You are very smart if you do this exercise instead of being not smart and doing the exercise in the next slide!

8. WRONG EXERCISE!!! D: • This will cause injuries…DO NOT DO THIS EXERCISE!!!!...... • CAUTION: This exercise may be hazardous to your health and can cause very painful injuries.

9. Please Consult A Doctor If You Think You May Have • Any heart conditions • Problems with breathing • Pains in chest while participating in any physical exercises or running • Chest pains in the chest in the past month • Losing balance due to dizziness or loss of consciousness