439 Breaking the Rules With Core Training, No More Crunches

Thursday, March 15, 2012: 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
Convention Center: Room 302
NASPE/Research/Physical Sciences
Speaker: Jason A. Melnyk, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT
Go beyond the sit-up and crunch as well as the standard plank exercise for abdominal training and core stabilization. Discover new ways to engage not only your abdominal muscles but also the entire body. Exercises taught will emphasize the importance of stabilizing the torso in order to improve stability and strength. These exercises will improve sports performance as well as everyday activities. Train your core without performing a single crunch or sit-up.