❤️ Stability vs. Dynamic

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Today’s Topics:

• Weekend Warrior: Guide to heart-healthy living

• Stability vs. Dynamic: What's the deal?

• Did You Know: Engaging your core.

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The Weekend Warrior's Guide to Heart-Healthy Living

Finding time to exercise during the week is exhausting.

You've got work, practices, games, making supper (this list is giving me anxiety).

We know we should get 150 minutes of mod activity every week, but damn that never happens.

Good news, weekend warriors.

Cramming 2.5 hours of activity on the weekend can be as good for your heart as spreading it out over the week.

Weekend warriors reduced their risk of heart failure by 38%.

Before you stop working out during the week, don't forget about the importance of recovery.

You may be putting yourself at risk for overuse injuries.

If weekends are the only way to get 150 minutes in try lower-impact options like swimming.

Stability vs. Dynamic Core Exercises: What's the Deal?

Core stability is everything when it comes to preventing injuries and moving.

Think of your body as a bike chain, all the links need to be in line for it to work right. (we've all had to walk our bikes home before).

So what's the difference between core stability and dynamic exercises?

Stability exercises need minimal movement. If ya can't turn on your core during these exercises, it's gonna be harder when moving.

Don't worry you're not alone.

Check out this vid and notice the coning/doming.

Is this you?

if so, stick with core stability before progressing. When you get your form down, you can include more dynamic exercises.—Think ball crunches.

Here's an example of how you can progress your ab workouts:

1. Tabletops

2. Bridging

3. Heel slides

4. Quadruped arm lifts

5. Quadruped leg lifts

6. Ball crunches