We have all read the warnings about why fat storage that results in an apple-shaped middle is dangerous, and it is high time that I buckled down and did some serious core strengthening and whittling. In reading up on the subject, I have learned that it is not just about ab crunches and sit-ups. Abdominal muscles are just part of the equation. The "core" is also the numerous muscles that serve to stabilize the spine and pelvis and shoulder girdle. These muscles help control your movements, transfer energy, and shift your body weight. And as I know from previous back pain issues, they protect your back.
In order to be effective, core exercises need to target all these muscle groups. For a list of the various muscles and their locations, along with a set of exercises, check out what exercise physiologist and fitness consultant, Elizabeth Quinn, has provided online.
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