A strong yet flexible core is vital to achieve your goals

It's that time of year.  Many of us who have taken some time off from our goals to focus on family, the holidays, or to recover from that nasty cold realize it's time to get back to it and take care of ourselves as well as others.

Want to bring more power to your spring athletic pursuits like running, swimming, golf, and tennis? Ward off or ease lower back pain? Build up balance and stability so that you’re less likely to fall? Do you dream of running a marathon? Or are you simply hoping to make everyday acts like bending, turning, and reaching easier so that housework, fix-it projects, and gardening stay on your agenda? A strong, flexible core is necessary to achieve all these goals.

Your core — which includes back, side, pelvic, and buttock muscles — forms a sturdy central link between your upper and lower body. Much like the trunk of a tree, core muscles need to be strong, yet flexible. A weak or inflexible core impairs how well your arms and legs function, draining power from many of the moves you make. For these reasons, core fitness should be part of every exercise program.

In a nutshell, if you are looking forward to doing this --
 

Or want to always do this --



THEN YOU NEED TO DO THIS!!!