Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Stability

There are many approaches to "core" training from standing on stability balls to plain ol' sit-ups. Others argue about belly button in vs. rigidity. Without getting into the discussion right now a great "core" exercise is the front plank with a "twist". Leaning on elbows and toes, lift one leg without moving the remainder of the body. Do a search via google or youtube. Qualifying score = at least 30s. Problems = weakness or dysfunctional fascial chain. If you can't hold it 5s get it looked at by a therapist. If you can hold 5s but not 30s, build up to 30s by doing repetitions of 5s, preferably 5-6 reps.

Disease and dysfunction

"Disease is a drama in two acts. The first one happens in the gloomy silence of the tissues, with the lights off. The pain or other symptoms only arrive in Act Two."

- R. Leriche, MD

Thoughts?