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Today I am going to be sharing with you three core strengthening exercises. I have decided that I am going to be sharing more core exercises as part of an inner series in F4F in the future too!

What is the core?

Your core is the centre of your body. 
Your core muscles can be split into two types of muscles: movers and stabilizers
Movers= The muscles that support the stabilizer muscles and work with them to move your body
Stabilizer= The muscles that are attached directly to the spine and support its movement.

Why is having a strong core important?

Having a strong core can improve your balance and stability, your posture and can even help prevent injury. 

The exercises:

NOTE: ENGAGE CORE = suck tummy in.

The simple balancing test.

Raise your arms above your head. Focus on a spot in the room. Engage core and bring one leg (bent) off the floor. Bring it up as high as it can go (this will increase the amount of work your core has to do) and hold for 30 seconds-1 minute. Repeat on the other leg.
To make harder simply close your eyes while doing it (this is quite difficult!)



Pelvic floor work / Pelvic bridge.

Begin by lying on your back with your knees bent, pointing upwards. Keep you arms to the side of your body and ensure that you're feet are fairly close to your bum and that your knees aren't flaring outwards. Keep your spine neutral
From that position you need to flatten your back off (back flat to floor) and by engaging your core and tilting pelvis, begin to lift your bum and back off the floor- your neck, shoulders and head should remain on the floor.

Hold that position strongly for 5 counts before dipping to the floor and repeating again. Repeat this five times. 

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