I’ve been thinking about “core training” and how it has seemingly become the focus of most training programs nowadays. I find it odd that so much time and energy is being devoted to essentially one segment of training. There is definitely value in creating strength and balance in the abdominal and lumbar regions, but I’d like to suggest that there is a great deal more to be considered.
Let me begin with my basic concept of CORE. Your core is your foundation. Your foundation is indeed strength, but it is also confidence, energy and passion. Think of it more as your core philosophy!
By directing all of your energy on the strength segment, you leave large holes in your foundation.
Instead of training like a person possessed with the sole intent of strengthening your “core”, I recommend finding an activity that inspires you and challenges you to move. Something that excites you and invokes some passion.
The next step is to make sure that you make time to participate and enjoy it with your whole being. This means that you must eliminate distractions. Allow yourself to devote 100% of your energy and passion to your activity, and you will be amazed at the dividends.
Finally, make certain that you are choosing your activity based on honest feelings, and not to impress or appease anyone else.
It is my personal belief that if one focuses on their own CORE PHILOSOPHY, their midsections will take care of themselves!!!