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General Articles - 4 Basic V-Core Exercises

V-Core is designed to challenge and strengthen your internal core with a series of progressive exercises which are both easy and fun. Of course, the stronger your internal core becomes, the easier you'll find the movements and more and more challenging exercises will gradually be introduced.

Each V-Core class is led by an instructor and lasts roughly 15 - 20 minutes, during which you'll get to play with some cool toys like our V-Core Balls. The focus of the class is on posture, balance and perhaps most importantly, fun. Because the class is also smaller than our other fitness classes you'll find that you'll get more individual attention from the instructor. This means that you can be sure that you're doing each of the exercises correctly and will get as much as possible out of the class.

Perhaps the greatest thing about attending a V-Core class is that the benefits you gain will translate into your everyday life - whether you're swinging a golf club, going for a jog or just sitting at your desk, a stronger core will make you stronger, improve your posture and have you looking great!
Some V-Core Exercises:
Here are some of the exercises you can expect in a typical V-Core class.

1. Leg Lifts
Keeping your back straight and your abdominal muscles contracted, sit with both legs bent at 90 degrees. Now raise one leg, keeping the other on the floor and holding the ball as still as possible. Repeat 20 times for each leg.

2. Roll Backs
Start seated on the ball, now walk your feet away from the ball so that it rolls up your spine. Finish the movement once the ball is touching the middle of your back. Now slowly roll up to the starting position. Repeat 20 times.

3. The Bridge
Lie on your back with your feet up on the ball, keeping your spine straight and your abdominals contracted - squeeze your buttocks and lift them off the floor. Hold and then slowly lower. Repeat 20 times.

4. Push-Ups
Start in the push up position with your shins resting on your v-core ball. Keeping your back straight, buttocks tight and abdominals contracted, gently bend your elbows until your nose is slightly touching the floor. Next, straighten your arms to the beginning position. Repeat 10 times.

 

 

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