I have no "core" strength AT ALL whatsoever. I've tried yoga and pilates. The sad thing is the classes are a mixture of all levels, the even sadder thing is I don't think I can even do BEGINNER yoga/pilate classes! I have no flexibility, I can't do situps, I can't reach my toes, I CAN do a minimal amount of crunches. Any advice on how I can increase my "core" strength? I am not overweight nor am I thin. Just average, slightly chubby with a small stomach. I'm 5'2 and I weight 120lbs. Any tips would be great, thanks!
2007-01-14 10:30:40 · 3 answers · asked by Wren 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
OK. You can do cruches. That's great for working on your core--which includes your lower back. Start with 5 or 10 crunches a day, and remember to EXHALE on your way UP, and INHALE on your way down. Every day after that, increase your amount of crunches by 2 or 3. Hope this helps!
2007-01-14 10:38:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This might sound weird because you may not have had a baby- but there is a great book out there called "Bouncing Back into Shape After Baby" by Carol Coming Creager. It has GREAT exercises that start simply and then get more complicated as you get stronger- It's main focus is core strengthening because that's what new moms need.
So by the time you finish the chapters you'll be ready to go to those yoga and Pilate's classes with no problem.
2007-01-14 10:40:50 · answer #2 · answered by mlcacek 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the link below...lots to do depending on your skill level and type of equipment available...
http://www.exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html
2007-01-14 10:44:01 · answer #3 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋