Monday, May 17, 2010

Examples of Basic Core Training

In our last training session, I demonstrated a core routine. Here are the steps in my routine:

1. Vertical Leg crunch (click here for guide)
2. Raised Bent Knee Crunch (click here for guide , see animation here)
3. Raised Bent Knee Oblique Crunch - Right Elbow to Left Knee
4. Raised Bent Knee Oblique Crunch - Left Elbow to Right Knee
5. Feet-on-ground Bent Knee Crunch (see photo here)
6. Lying Straight Leg Crunch
7. Lying on Right Side Oblique Crunch (click here for guide)
8. Lying on Left Side Oblique Crunch (see animation here)

Here is an 8 minute fitness routine that covers some of the basic core exercises.


And here are some videos on doing the PLANK exercise: