Tight and toned abs look amazing but the benefits of a strong core are far better than just looking good. Here we explore why you should work with your personal trainer to strengthen your core and enjoy the health benefits as a result.
Injury prevention
A strong core builds stability in the body and this can help to protect you from injury. With a strong core you will be able to maintain better balance and control of your whole body and this will help to keep all of your movements strong and pain free. With a weak core you will twist and turn more and this can expose you to risk of injury.
Protect your organs
A strong core will encase your organs and all of the important parts of your body in tough and sturdy muscle. When you have a weak core there is little protection in your torso that can help to protect your most valuable body parts, but a strong core will help to protect your spinal cord.
Defeat back pain
Back pain is a very common problem for those with a weak core. This is because the back muscles have to over-strengthen so that the weaker core muscles can be counteracted. Sitting at a desk all day also doesn’t help with this and can lead to the compressing of disks in the spine. Using a stability ball instead of a chair in your office can make the difference in forcing your abdomen to stay engaged and will strengthen your core ready for the exercises your personal trainer sets you.
Improve your posture
One excellent benefit of improving your core strength is that it will naturally make you stand taller and improve your posture. A strong core will help you to push your chest out and will make you look more in control. This gives a good first impression and can even help you to progress further in life.
Improved health
A strong and healthy core will help you to feel better. With more stability and better control you’ll feel healthier in yourself and the better posture will make others look at you differently too.
Improving your core strength is essential in protecting your health and stopping you from developing or increasing problems with back pain and other ailments too. Ask your online trainer for tips in improving your core strength to enjoy a healthier life.
