Most women in today’s society are asked to take on a lot of responsibilities; many take care of their family and also work outside the home, and it is not uncommon for women to juggle multiple roles and jobs at the same time.
While emotion and mental well-being are very important, the physical well-being is also just as important; however I believe that many women do not always consider just how serious a healthy and strong body is when trying to maintain all the duties of the daily life.
Many women are expected to carry the children, load and unload the groceries, move the furniture to vacuum and clean plus the thousands of other things that demand physical strength. I also believe that many women do not get to focus on their physical well-being due to lack of time or little knowledge of proper core training programs specifically geared toward women.
Core training focuses on a specific group of muscles; generally the core muscles are focused on the area that runs the length of the trunk and torso. However, there is a plethora of information on core training and depending on whom you talk to; there is a debate as to which specific muscles to include into the core muscles group.
Core training includes strengthening abdominals, lower back and pelvic area but there are also many other muscles that are included within these areas, the core area is a sequence of many muscles. The core muscles help us to move, remain in a stable position and give strength necessary to perform the everyday physical tasks that so many women perform.
Women tend to be short on time so starting out with a core workout could consist of as little as 2 times a week and gradually moving up to 3 days a week. A routine of every other day for core training would be an excellent goal for a woman to attain.
Here you will find core training tips for women, strengthening the mid-section, changing the routine and adding weight training are great ways to get the maximum results from the core workout:
Core Training Tip for Women #1: Strengthen the Mid-section
Doing exercises such as crunches, leg lifts and planks are a great way to focus on and strengthen the abdominal area. Women who follow a core workout program are not only going to look and feel better but will also be able to function at maximum potential with the abundant daily activities that so many women are having to try and keep up with. Strengthening those abdominal muscles not only makes a woman function more efficiently but also helps to protect from injuries such as back problems.
Core Training Tip for Women #2: Change the Routine
Core training can tend to get boring if the same core workout routine is performed every time, trying to mix up the core workout helps to reduce the chance of boredom and the possibility of loss of interest in a core training program can be avoided. Many women are so busy and very used to multiple things going on at once in their life so changing the core workout routine will make the strength training more exciting.
Core Training Tip for Women #3: Add Weight Training to the Core Workout Program
Core training can done very efficiently without the use of weights, however adding weights, whether it is free weights or weight machines is an excellent way to focus on specific muscle groups. It is always wise to work with a personal trainer if weight training is a new experience, a personal trainer can show and teach how to properly use the weights while properly focusing on the muscle groups that are targeted.
Core training is a great way for a woman to maintain a healthy body and lifestyle, an efficient and effective core workout leads to physical strength and the ability to get through the daily demands of life in a more resourceful manner.
Sources:
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=56233
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/core-strength/sm00047
