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 A runner who is more stable through the lumbar spine/pelvic girdle, and whose entire body is more functionally strong, will have less energy leakage when the foot comes into contact with the ground, facilitating a faster stride rate. . . . → Read More: Training Run Cadence  In this audio Coach Al Lyman discusses what it means to have a stable core, and he explains the purpose of training that stability. Let’s just say that consciously trying to “engage the core” when swimming–or doing any other sport for that matter–is NOT the way to generate power. Rather, it’s all about building core stability as the foundational element of proper and powerful movement that translates across all sports. . . . → Read More: Core Stability and Swimming: What’s The Connection? A generic, random approach to core development and functional strength work is NOT smart training, and is not a good use of your time. core development and functional strength training can and should be targeted to YOU the individual. . . . → Read More: Core Class, Boot Camp…Great Ways to Get Stronger? Not Necessarily… o doubt hard training is very important, and it has its time and place. But there is a particular problem with bringing a no-pain-no-gain mindset into core development training. The problem is effort does NOT necessarily mean success when it comes to developing the core.In fact, many of the mass-marketed, bust-a-gut programs are filled with—pardon us—stupid exercises. . . . → Read More: The Insidious Infiltration of a Training Mindset into Core Work An athlete interested in good health AND better performance must learn what the core is, how it works, and how to develop proper strength and stability. . . . → Read More: What You Don’t Know About the Core Can Hurt You |
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