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The Truth About Core Training

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Content provided by Jenni Rawlings & Travis Pollen, PhD, Jenni Rawlings, and Travis Pollen. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Jenni Rawlings & Travis Pollen, PhD, Jenni Rawlings, and Travis Pollen or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

The core is a multifaceted and somewhat controversial topic in the yoga, movement, and fitness worlds. In this episode, yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen dive into the topic of the core, busting many myths about this region of the body along the way!

Points of discussion include:

  • What is the core?
  • What is the function of the core?
  • Should the core be trained isometrically (without movement) or dynamically (with movement)?
  • Is there a recommended order or progression for training the core?
  • Do you need to do direct core training?
  • Is core strength important for handstand and other inversions?
  • Myths about low back pain and core stability
  • The difference between abdominal hollowing and abdominal bracing
  • Is it time to retire the “navel to spine” cue?

Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks!

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Jenni’s email newsletter

Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis

Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni

Strength for Yoga email newsletter

Travis’ article: Do You Need Direct Core Training?

Jenni’s article: A Modern Approach to Core Stability: Is Navel-to-Spine the Best Cue?

Jenni’s YouTube video: What Should We Say Instead of Navel to Spine?

Everything I Thought I Knew About Low Back Pain Was Wrong by Dave Lasnier

The Role of Core Stability in Athletic Function (Kibler et al 2006)

To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram

Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella.

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The core is a multifaceted and somewhat controversial topic in the yoga, movement, and fitness worlds. In this episode, yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen dive into the topic of the core, busting many myths about this region of the body along the way!

Points of discussion include:

  • What is the core?
  • What is the function of the core?
  • Should the core be trained isometrically (without movement) or dynamically (with movement)?
  • Is there a recommended order or progression for training the core?
  • Do you need to do direct core training?
  • Is core strength important for handstand and other inversions?
  • Myths about low back pain and core stability
  • The difference between abdominal hollowing and abdominal bracing
  • Is it time to retire the “navel to spine” cue?

Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks!

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Jenni’s email newsletter

Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis

Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni

Strength for Yoga email newsletter

Travis’ article: Do You Need Direct Core Training?

Jenni’s article: A Modern Approach to Core Stability: Is Navel-to-Spine the Best Cue?

Jenni’s YouTube video: What Should We Say Instead of Navel to Spine?

Everything I Thought I Knew About Low Back Pain Was Wrong by Dave Lasnier

The Role of Core Stability in Athletic Function (Kibler et al 2006)

To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram

Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella.

Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast
Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Support the show

**Become a supporter of the Yoga Meets Movement Science podcast – starting at $3/month!

  continue reading

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