Core Strengthening Isn’t Just Trendy; It’s a Vital Part of Training
One of those trendy fitness words that people like to use without understanding what they are talking about is the Core. Functional training is also a very misused word in the fitness industry. A common fitness misconception is that the abs are all that make up the core. Specifically, the part of the abs that you can see when you look in the mirror. Actually, the core is everything except the arms and legs (front and back of body). Thus, crunches aren't the only way to train the core. Unfortunately, in the gym trainers often refer to the abs as the...