CHARLENE WROTE ABS OBSESSION ARTICLE 2004 AND WE ARE STILL DISCUSSING ABS IN OUR CLASS
Charlene wrote this informative article on ABS in the CALA Wavelink Newsletter 2004. As instructors we continue to address ABS in almost all our classes.
https://www.calainc.org/Handouts/Participant_handouts/05%2006%20Ab_Obsession.pdf
While is it essential for instructors to understand the biomechanics of abdominal, core and back training,
it is also somewhat ‘dangerous’ to focus on this region when leading or promoting fitness classes.
As a part of the ‘whole fitness endeavour’, targetted conditioning of the trunk and core are essential. The educational opportunities provided to enhance understanding of effective design and delivery of exercises for this region are also of utmost importance. However, when the fitness industry obsesses about the abs and the core, we may be setting people up for failure. From an instructor perspective, consider how often you have been approached by clients with the following concerns: (questions are in the article)
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