After a couple of days of sub-zero running, I decided to start working on a little bit more core strength. I have to admit that although I spent my youth involved in various sports, we never really concentrated on core fitness. I’m not even sure any of us had a “core” in the 80s.
Well, I got my ass kicked. I need to remember that I need to build up slowly, like I have with running. Today we did cable chops, reverse chops, band twists, and bicycle crunches with a medicine ball. The bad news is that I had no idea I was so weak in those areas, but the good news is that I have nowhere to go but up.
Now where is that Advil…
January 4, 2010 at 9:21 AM
Uhh.. Core work is the death of me. Have you ever tried the twisting side plank? It dominates me but I swear it has improved my core strength. I usually do 2 sets of 12 on each side. Then I want to cry.
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/m/22142776/side-plank-with-a-twist.htm