Want core strength? Start here.

A lot of people ask me about core strength. Mostly, they want to know how to get it. 

My answer tends to be a little non-traditional, especially as I see core strength as a whole-body issue, ranging from rib cage placement to pelvic positioning to the amount you use your body in novel ways to the shoes you wear on your feet. But it's also because mobility - the ability to have a stable range of motion available to you - is something that I consider to be really significant when it comes to core strength. 

For example, I'm less interested in the six-pack and more interested in the twist. Add in a load with an aligned twist (say, gardening or chopping wood) and there's LOTS of strength work coming your way. 

Below are a handful of resources to help you start thinking differently about HOW you use your body in ways that do or don't support your desire for more core strength. 

I'd love to know how you get on with the exercises as well as the paradigm shifts!

Blog Post: Your Ego Wasn't Made for This

Video: Does the Core Require Constant Contraction?

Video: Quads or Abs: Bracing Isn't Strength

Blog Post: The Psoas Release - An Essential Experience

Video: Crawling Prep - A Simple Core Workout

Enjoy working that core in some new ways. :)