At Alltone Fitness, we feel every fitness journey should start with the foundation. In this case, the foundation is your core. A lot of people think “core” and think of sit-ups or a six-pack, but truthfully, it goes much deeper than that. Your core is the powerhouse of your body – it’s where strength starts, where balance is created, and where injury prevention begins.
Whether lifting weights in our Watsonia studio, being part of a small group class in Greensborough, or undergoing an online personal training program, core training is central to all we do. In this blog, let’s take a closer look at the importance of core strength and how it can completely change the way you move, feel, and perform.
Your core isn’t simply the front of your stomach. It is a mesh of muscles encircling your body like a natural belt. They include:
These muscles work together to create a link between your lower and upper body. They allow you to stay on your feet, protect your spine, and power all of your everyday movements, whether that is bending down to pick up the shopping, sprinting down a field, or just sitting up tall at a desk.
We train all ages and abilities at Alltone. Some seek weight loss, some are toning up, some are coming back from injury, but one commonality is that building a stronger core is always included.
Here is why:
You can be an ordinary person and still benefit from core training. The majority of our clients note improvements in their day-to-day activities. Carrying groceries becomes lighter. Walking up the stairs is smoother. Standing at work or playing with the children is lighter and more comfortable. This is because your core muscle may be working behind the scenes with everything you do; when your core is strong, things become easier.
If you’re a sportsperson or fond of working out hard, core strength is what takes your performance up a notch. It helps you to:
With how much time professional athletes spend training their core, it’s no wonder peak performance is impossible without this element.
At Alltone Fitness, we place such an emphasis on the core primarily for injury prevention. We see a lot of people coming to us for back pain, issues with posture, or joint pain, and, more often than not, a strong core is part of the answer.
Here are ways core training helps to reduce injuries:
When you train your core the right way, your body moves how it should: strong, balanced, and pain-free.
A common mistake people make is thinking that core training is about sit-ups. This is true to some extent; crunches have a place in core training. However, real core strength is developed through many different movement patterns. At Alltone Fitness, we teach exercises like:
We always take into consideration your form and not just repetitions. Quality always outweighs quantity. Every program we create is designed to fit your goals, fitness level, and lifestyle.
We suggest training your core about two to three times a week. This doesn’t imply doing long and boring ab-based workouts consistently – it means incorporating the right exercises into a routine.
Even better, the vast majority of the compound exercises we do in studio – squats, push-ups, deadlifts – all challenge your core, and they’re all functional movements. If you include some direct core exercise with your functional strength work, you will get better results faster with less risk of injury.
When you arrive at our private studio, you will not see rows of machines overloaded with users. You will find a clean, beautiful, and welcoming space that encourages training without distractions. Each of your sessions, one-on-one, small group, or online, will include core training in a relevant, safe, and effective way.
We do not believe that “one size fits all.” Your program will be written specifically for you, to your body, and to your goals. Whether you’re looking to help with posture, lose weight, recover from injury, or simply feel stronger, the core will always be the focus.
At Alltone Fitness, we view Core Training as the groundwork of not only our exercise program, but also the groundwork for every fitness challenge you undertake. Since a stronger core enhances your posture, athletic performance, prevents injuries, and even helps everyday life seem easier, regardless of the goal, weight loss, strength, or recovery, it starts at the core.
The good news? You don’t have to do it alone. With our personal one-on-one training, small group training, or online coaching, we will take you step by step through core training. Let’s build a foundation together and see what your body is capable of.
Core is where strength begins. Let’s make core your strongest strength.