Abdominals/Core Conditioning Articles

Pilates Exercise: Lessons From the Lab

by Michele Olson, PhD, FACSM, with Carrie Myers Smith
When Joseph Pilates originally set out to teach his unique exercises to German internees during World War I, little did he know that one day hundreds of fitness professionals would teach his techniques, and infomercials would sell products based on his methods. But as popular as Pilates exercise has become over the last two decades, until now no research has been conducted to scientifically va...

Developing Grade-A Abs, Client Handout

COPY AND DISTRIBUTE TO YOUR CLIENTS client handout Developing Grade-A Abs S trong abdominal muscles can protect you from low-back pain and help you perform your daily activities efficiently. Bill Bejeck, CSCS, CCS, owner of HealthSport Fitness and Sport Training Services in the Washington, DC, area, offers some guidance on training the abdominals. The Muscles Involved. As you can see from the ...
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