Tough To The Core

Sports place a demand on both the upper body and lower body. If an athlete can maximize strength in these areas he or she will be more successful. The CORE is the part of the body that links these two regions so an athlete can improve performance and prevent injury. The CORE is located from the hips up to the lower chest area, and utilizes muscles of the lower back and abdominal region. CORE strength and control is critical to sprinting success. A strong low back helps the athlete maintain good posture, and strong abdominal muscles help the ath-lete hold his or her hips in the correct position. Strength in the obliques, which are on the sides of your torso, are important to prevent excessive rotational movement. In addition to sprinting, many sports require other movements that are necessary to be successful like hitting, kicking, and throwing. These movements require a high level of strength in the CORE musculature. The throwing and swinging motions in sports such as baseball/softball, lacrosse, hockey, football, tennis, etc. place the CORE under stress. The stronger these muscles are the more forceful these move-ments will be. Strength in these muscles also decreases the risk of injury. Injuries to the CORE often take a long time to heal, and can sideline an athlete for an extended period of time.

When most people think of performing exercises to strengthen their midsection, they think of sit-ups or crunches. These movements, however, do nothing to mimic the movements required in most sports. When was the last time you saw someone do a crunch during a game? When training the CORE, Parisi's considers the move-ment we are trying to strengthen. Next time you are in, ask one of the trainers how you can get your CORE stronger for your sport!

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