RIO Fitness Chicago® Exercise & Nutrition Blog

RIO Fitness Chicago® Tip:

When it comes to exercise, the word CORE gets thrown around A LOT. What is it? It's the abdominals (obliques/transverse, upper, and lower), the lower back, and the glutes aka booty. Why is it important to have a strong core? 1) Strong abs & lower back help protect our neck/back/spine and strong glutes help protect our knees from injury. 2) To help improve our balance & coordination which helps us in every day life. Did you know there's a difference in ab exercises? There's core defining exercises like crunches, and then there's core strengthening (MOST IMPORTANT!) like planks & elevated leg holds. We have to do both kinds for optimal results.