Last week at True Chiropractic we had the awesome opportunity to learn some core strength exercises with our friends at Anytime Fitness of Little Canada! According to Anytime trainer Mara, “Strengthening your core will enable you to keep your chest up higher and your spine stronger, which correlates with upper and lower back pain relief.” Read below for 3 core exercises you can do at home without any equipment that can help you with your spinal health! (Try for 10-20 reps for each!)
1. Bird Dog Crunches: abs, hamstrings, glutes, shoulders
Start on the floor on all fours with hands under your shoulders and hips in line with knees. Simultaneously extend your right arm to shoulder height and lift your left leg straight back. Return to beginning position and repeat on other side. Do this slowly to maintain balance!
2. Spidermans: lower abs, obliques, shoulders, and glutes
Start in a push-up position, hands under shoulders, body in a straight line. Lift right leg to the outside of right elbow. Return to plank. Repeat on left side.
3. Shoulder Taps: abs, shoulders
Start in a push-up position, hands under shoulders, body in a straight line. Lift right hand to tap the left shoulder while keeping hips square to the floor. Return to plank. Repeat on the other side.
These exercises were given to us by our friends at Anytime Fitness. If you are interested in improving your physical fitness talk to Dr. Wing at your next appointment!