The core training trend

Flacke goes on to say the buzz for core training has been such a massive hit that, more classes have been created internationally to teach it. Boredom rarely sets in, as the workouts do not adopt just one discipline but embrace many fitness principles, such as t’ai chi, yoga and Pilates – which keep the mind as well as the body enlivened and fit. ‘It appeals to everybody and can help improve flexibility, joint mobility, strength, endurance and coordination. It also helps increase bone density by strengthening your bones, through exercises that rely on the resistance of your own body weight. In no time at all, you will feel stronger, stand taller and experience a deeper level of relaxation,’ adds Flacke. Before now, the only exercise classes that paid homage to your core were Pilates and yoga, but soon you can try these three at a gym near you:

1. Bodybalance
   The low-down: A strength and flexibility workout that uses yoga principles, such as breathing, concentration, relaxation and moves from t’ai chi. The workout starts with a thorough warm up and overall body stretch, to make the muscles more pliable. This is followed by dynamic stretches, balancing and standing poses that will elongate your muscles and make them look leaner. The slow and controlled movements improve body strength, posture, flexibility and muscle tone. The one-hour class is pre-choreographed to music. The choreography changes every 12 weeks so you have enough time to become familiar with the moves before new ones are introduced.

   Further Information: Call FitPro at 0990 133434 for classes near you.