Released on: September 18, 2008, 4:00 pm

Press Release Author: Rick Kaselj of Healing Through Movement

Industry: Healthcare

Press Release Summary: Langley Personal Trainer, Rick Kaselj, Shares 4 Effective
Core Training Exercises

Press Release Body: Contact: Rick Kaselj at (604) 532-5248
19338 68th Avenue
Surrey, BC V4N 0B8
rkaselj@HealingThroughMovement.com
http://HealingThroughMovement.com

Langley Personal Trainer, Rick Kaselj, Shares 4 Effective Core Training Exercises

Langley, BC – Thursday, September 18, 2008 – Core stability exercises have become a
key component to an exercise program. They are prescribed for improving sports
performance, keeping fit, programs for recovery from back and even knee injuries.
In recent years, fitness and health experts have understood the importance of core
stability training exercises and have been prescribing them to most of their
clients.

Benefits of Core Stability Exercises
Core stability exercises develop strong trunk muscles and help minimize the risk of
both chronic and acute injury. Core stability of the body not only helps prevent
injury, it enhances the body’s performance and decreases stress on the lower back.

4 Core Stability Exercises
Here are four core stability exercises you can add to any exercise program:

Plank Exercise - In this core-strengthening exercise, start by supporting your body
on your forearms/elbows and toes in such a way that the body lies in a straight
position. Hold this position for 10 to 20 seconds. For best results, perform two or
three sets of this core stability exercise daily.

Side Plank Exercise - In this core-strengthening exercise, start by lying on your
side. Keep your elbow under the shoulder as you lift your body off the floor so your
body is in a straight line. Try to hold the same position for 10 to 20 seconds. For
best results, perform two or three sets of this core stability exercise daily.

Gluteal Bridge - Start by bending your knees and lying on the floor. Then activate
your core, pushing through your heels and lifting your hips off the floor until they
line up with the rest of your body. Keep your shoulders on the floor and hold the
same position for 10 to 20 seconds. For best results, perform two or three sets of
this core stability exercise daily.

Chop Rotation Exercise - Note: A pulley column is needed for this exercise. For this
exercise, start by kneeling near the pulley column and pull the pulley handle
downwards. As you pull down, make sure that you turn your wrist and rotate your
shoulders. Perform 2 to 3 sets with 8 to 10 repetitions of this core stability
exercise.
Core Stability Training Conclusion
While these four key exercises are effective for those suffering from back pain,
they are also good for those who have healthy backs but want to strengthen their
core. If your back is weak or your have low back pain, it is recommended that you
start off with the exercises in Rick Kaselj’s book, Core Stability of the Back,
available at www.HealingThroughMovement.com .

About Rick Kaselj

Rick Kaselj has spent his professional career helping clients recover from injury,
manage chronic conditions and prevent injury through exercise. Rick is a Registered
Kinesiologist and Certified Personal Trainer that designs effective exercise
programs that target muscular weakness and imbalances so his clients can safely and
rapidly become pain-free. Rick is the author of Core Stability of the Back, a 30
day program that helps eliminate low back pain in 30 days. To learn more about
Rick’s book, visit www.CoreStabilityoftheBack.com.

Note: Rick Kaselj’s high-resolution photo is at
http://www.healingthroughmovement.com/public_html/HTM/RickKaseljHR.jpg

Rick is available for interviews and can provide a list of tips and articles on how
to improve your health and fitness, or recover from injury. Call 604-532-5248 or
email rkaselj@HealingThroughMovement.com

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Web Site: http://www.HealingThroughMovement.com

Contact Details: Contact: Rick Kaselj at (604) 532-5248
19338 68th Avenue
Surrey, BC V4N 0B8
rkaselj@HealingThroughMovement.com
http://HealingThroughMovement.com