Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple, Chapt 4, part 1: Core Strength

Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple, Chapt 4, part 1: Core Strength

Author: Pete McCall & Glassbox Media January 18, 2023 Duration: 29:45
If you think that planks and crunches are the only core exercises that you need to do, then think again; on this episode of the audio book for Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple, we transition from mobility into strength training, specifically strength training for your core muscles. This episode identifies the muscles that control movement in the core region of your body and identifies the fundamental approach that you should follow when designing an exercise program to strengthen your core muscles. It's all about developing a foundation of core strength on this episode of All About Fitness. Muscles discussed include: transverse abdominus, gluteus maximus, latissimus dorsi, hamstrings, adductors, shoulders (yes, your shoulders are part of your core); to learn more, pick up a copy of the Dynamic Anatomy e-book Dynamic Anatomy This e-book explains the difference between muscle and fascia, describes how different muscles function together to produce movement and identifies the most effective exercises for popular muscles like the hamstrings, shoulders and, of course, the glutes.  https://amzn.to/3XUZK7s From mobility exercises that can improve your performance to high-intensity interval training that torches calories, learn how to design your own workouts from someone who has been educating personal trainers for 20 years; order a copy of Smarter Workouts: the Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3dBVfg4 Learn how exercise, specifically high-intensity exercise, can slow down and mitigate the effects of the biological aging process and allow you to add YEARS to your life with Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process https://amzn.to/3eYieSC Functional Core Training e-book This e-book explains how the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wondered how the right kind of movement can fundamentally change your relationship with getting older? Host Pete McCall, alongside Glassbox Media, digs into that very question on All About Fitness. This isn't about quick fixes or fleeting trends, but a deeper look at the science of sustaining a capable, resilient body through the years. Each episode feels like a direct conversation with the researchers and innovators who are actually doing the work, cutting through the noise to discuss what truly makes a difference. You'll hear practical breakdowns on everything from interpreting new fitness studies to the real-world application of emerging equipment, all framed around long-term vitality. The focus here is on evidence-based strategies that address the cumulative effects of time and stress, offering actionable ways to build strength and enhance metabolic health at any stage of life. Tune in for a thoughtful, grounded approach to exercise that prioritizes understanding over hype, helping you make informed choices for your personal fitness journey.
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