Kate Carter about «Seven ways to strengthen your core»

To keep your back in feet, make sure your heart is well-conditioned. Carter suggests the following things.

First of all, find some time to exercise. Problems with your heart are causing problems with your back. Scientists have found that heart strengthening is much better for people with chronic low back pain.

Secondly, while doing the exercises don’t forget about three mains: the curl-up, the bird dog (quadruped) and the side bridge – which do not require much effort.

Thirdly, in order not to hurt yourself even more, make sure you do the exercises properly. If you are not sure of your abilities, go to the gym (usually they offer core-strength classes).

Fourthly, such exercises are good for pregnant. Studies showed that 50% of pregnant women will have low back pain and 20% - pelvic girdle pain, but the exercises will reduce the intensity and presence of pain.

Fifthly, plank exercises, which use more muscles from the different sides of the core. But do not keep it long. The author comments that “good form maintained for a small time is much better than bad form dragged out for minutes”.

Sixthly, Kate also suggests “Dead bugs” – «one of the simplest and most effective core exercises». It’s consists of laying down on the floor with your hand brought up and trying to tap your heel to the floor without bending your low back.

In conclusion, Carter elaborates about the helpfulness of the variety of exercises. For example, by adding Swiss ball to your regular ones to improve stability.

I have chosen this article because this problem is widespread throughout the world.
                
        Things I would like to learn about:
  • What physical activities are contraindicated?
  • Is there any food that you cannot eat?
  • At what age should I think about this kind of exercises?

    Reference:

    https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/jun/25/seven-ways-to-strengthen-your-core






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