Sports Doctor: It's time to get fit to the core

Jul 21 2011

Fit to the core! It is no secret these days that if you strengthen your core muscles you will see dramatic improvements in your everyday life.

Whether you are struggling with injury or you want to help prevent injury in the future core stability exercises are for you.

Our website is aimed at helping you get the best out of your stability ball exercises.

I also want your feedback and experiences with different exercises. I want us all to learn together. I'd love to hear that core stability exercises have really helped you.

When people are recovering from injury they tend to focus on the wrong areas. Not only will this slow recovery but may make the injury worse. Often the reason people gain a certain injury isbecause they have a weak core.

So instead of solely working on the injured area what the individual needs to do is some core stability exercises.

Being able to do the exercises in your own home gives you no excuses. You can also buy some accessories such as a core exercise ball or a medicine ball to help with your workout and make it a bit more fun.

You could even get your friends and family involved. Everyone needs to do core stability exercises. Whether they are old, young, fit or unfit, they help keep your body in good working order.

Try different exercises - three sets x 15 reps twice a week and see how you go.

Please leave your comments at David@sportstherapyscotland.co.uk