Core Stability (Gym Ball)

What is Core Stability?

The core muscles contract to hold the spine in a safe and neutral position. They can be regarded as our stabilisers if you like! They assist us with our posture and day-to-day movement. Whether you are an elite athlete or you have a job where you are sitting or standing all day, lifting or moving objects, it is important that these muscles are conditioned and strong enough to help support your lower back. These muscles can often get over looked and can sometimes be missed during a regular workout.

When people go to the gym they tend to exercise the body in straight lines, pushing weights, running, x-trainer, bike, stepper, etc. In real life, we twist and turn, walk or run on uneven ground, cycle on bumpy roads, bend down to pick up that piece of paper off the floor. This is when an injury can occur. We can help prevent this by having a strong core to protect us.

Core Stability Training can help improve posture, balance, co-ordination and all round body strength. Regular style sit ups work the superficial stomach muscles but it’s the stabilisers we need to activate to look after our lower backs.

Here at LBhealthcare we will shortly be running Core Stability classes where you will primarily learn how to activate your core muscles. Then over a series of weeks, we will progress the exercises to challenge your muscles using the gym ball. The gym ball will really challenge your balance and co-ordination, we will do exercises sitting on it, laying on it and even leaning against it. You will eventually progress to the use of resistance bands while working on the ball.

The sessions will be fun, structured and coached by our Sports Therapist.

If you would like to have a go at working those muscles that maybe you didn’t know you had, why not give it a try.

For enquiries about our 6 week Wednesday afternoon Core Stability course, or to book a class why not contact Darren at LBhealthcare on 01489-569888 or e-mail admin@lbhealthcare.co.uk