Title:
Functional core for women : targeted training for glutes and abs
Author:
Edition:
[First edition].
Publication Date:
2024
Publication Information:
Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2024]
Physical Description:
x, 221 pages : illustrations, photographs ; 26 cm
ISBN:
9781718211582
Abstract:
"This book examines the function and purpose of the core and explains how to strengthen, control, and improve the synergy of the core muscles. It contains exercises from a variety of disciplines as well as exercise routines that target the glutes and abs to strengthen, engage, and get optimal performance out of these major muscle groups. It teaches how to achieve a strong and supple core, enhance body awareness, and attain lifestyle benefits like reducing risk of injury, aches, and pains and improving balance, mobility, and overall quality of life"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Part I: Understanding the core. Core = abs + glutes -- Core functions and mechanics -- Part II: Planning for results. Identifying personal goals -- Developing your core program -- Part III: Exercises. Standing core exercises -- Floor and seated core exercises -- Warm-up and activation exercises -- Stretches -- Part IV: Core workouts. Core endurance-focused workouts -- Glute hypertrophy-focused workouts -- Core intensity-focused workouts.
Language:
English
