CORE CONCEPTS
It consists of muscles in the abdomen, lower back, hips, and pelvis
What is Core?
This type of stretching involves slow, controlled movements and is often used as a warm-up before workouts.
(What is dynamic stretching?)
This phase should last 5 to 10 minutes and includes light cardio and dynamic stretching to prepare the body for exercise.
(What is the warm-up?)
This core exercise includes flutter kicks
(What is leg raises?)
These specific poses, such as Child’s Pose and Warrior Pose, enhance flexibility while promoting relaxation.
(What are yoga poses?)
An effective core workout should last this long and include exercises like planks, crunches, and leg raises.
(What is 15 to 20 minutes?)
What core exercise primarily help strengthen the rectus abdominis and obliques?
(What is crunches?)
This advanced stretching method involves contracting and relaxing muscles to achieve a deeper stretch.
(What is PNF stretching?)
This phase, lasting around 5 minutes, helps gradually lower the heart rate and prevent muscle stiffness.
(What is the cool-down?)
Provide one core strengthening exercises
(What is PLANK/CRUNCHES/LEG RAISES)
Over time, this natural process causes flexibility to decline, making stretching exercises even more essential.
(What is aging?)
Give one example of a cool-down
What is _______
Identify this major core muscle, which is also known as six-pack muscles
(What is a rectus abdominis?)
A material primarily used in yoga
(What is Yoga Mat?)
A well-balanced fitness routine should include these three main components: ____, ____, and ____.
(What are core exercises, flexibility training, and a cool-down?)