A Strong Core is Vital!
Interval training
18/02/2013Is it better to be fit, flexible, fast or strong?
04/03/2013This photo captures the importance of core strength when it comes to excellence in performance. Imagine how hard it is to sprint at maximum speed across a tennis court and then slow down in time to set the legs and the rest of the body and importantly the head, to then swing a racquet and make perfect contact. That is a strong core in action.
Check out this article for a great description of exactly what the core is, how to train it and importantly, why training it is vital for some many things in life including dealing with back pain.
Anthony Gillespie
Anthony Gillespie is a 20+ year veteran of the fitness industry having started with a 'Fitness Leaders Certificate' back in 1990. After playing and teaching tennis overseas and taking a 1930's timber motor cruiser from Sydney to the Whitsundays he started a personal training business in Brisbane. After studying 3 degrees at University and 15 years of running Best Practice Personal Training, he is still learning and coaching people who want a healthier second half of their life.
