Coach Kayla's Core Circuit
Your core is more than just the abdominal muscles (transverse abdominals and rectus abdominals) that create a “six pack” it also includes your obliques, your pelvic floor, even your glutes and muscles in your back. These muscles play a central roll in almost everything you do. Your core is the center of your body; stabilizing your body so that you can move in any direction.
Why is having a strong core so important?
Prevent injuries
This comes from improved stability When you have a strong core you are also more durable, you can withstand shock to the system a lot easier. Think of a shock system it needs something to absorb the shock being put on it, your core is that shock system.
Decrease back pain
This comes from being more aligned and upright (improved) posture. A strong core gives you the strength to keep your spine straight which means that all other muscular systems will be working properly.
Increase power and stability
Your pelvis, low back, hips, core and glutes all work together and a strong core allows those muscles to work together in the most optimal way. If the core is weak then it means that one of those other muscles will have to work harder.
Improve your posture
Not only does this mean that you are utilizing your muscular and skeletal system to its fullest potential because its foundation-ally correct but it can actually help you exude strength and confidence.
The nice thing about doing core work is you don’t need to spend a lot of time on it, 5-10 minutes a day or doing specific days where you do a little bit more of a structured set for longer.
The following core circuit can be done in a variety of different ways from doing the circuit in its entirety and then repeat as many times as you can or want to, or you can do each exercise in sets of 3 or 4 with repetitions of 10-20 depending on what you need.
In this circuit you’ll find the following exercises:
1. Chattaronga series
2. Knee to Chest
3. Plank walk outs with plank jacks
4. Two versions of flutter kicks
5. Russian Twist
6. Plank series
I hope you enjoy the workout!!!