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trainers » Workouts The most important aspect of core


forming a line from the top of the head to the ankles.


Execution: 


feet stacked and the top arm pointed to the ceiling, hold this position for 30 to 60 seconds


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training is in the overall application of the core as a foundational platform for the control (deceleration) and expres- sion (acceleration) of power through the arms and legs in sport perfor- mance. Once trainers consider the core an integrated part of an athlete and learn to devise exercises and drills that enhance athleticism not strictly for the sake of isolated core develop- ment, they will have better success training all types of athletes. FBC


Keeping the core engag d, the


Peter Twist (MSc, BPE, CSCS, TSCC-Gold, PTS, IDEA 2010 Program Director of the Year) is president of Twist Conditioning’s three divisions: franchised Sport Conditioning Centers, product wholesale and the Twist


Kinetic Chain Isometric Hold Purpose: To develop core stabilization


Ex rcise #2 - Smart Toner Closed Smart Muscle® Training System and Coach


in a standing position. Set Up: 


Education program. To learn more about the Twist training methodologies, education and equipment available in Canada, contact www.twistconditioning.com.


the Toner grip in both hands, core en- gaged and low back neutral.


Execution:  While keeping the core en-


gaged, fight to keep the Toner handle at the mid-line of the body, and hold this position for 30 to 60 seconds.


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Cylinder Lift Purpose: To develop core strength


and power integrated within an exercise that requires explosive movement and balance. Set Up: 


In a low athletic position,


hold the top of the ViPR vertically with both hands, core engaged and low back neutral.


Execution: 


Using two to three small


grasped catches, move the ViPR up verti- cally with both hands to finish with the ViPR balanced above the shoulders (like a vertical shoulder press). Repeat for 8 to 10 repetitions.


In a low athletic position, hold


Exercise #2 - Smart Toner Closed Kinetic Chain Isometric Hold


PURPOSE: To develop core stabilization in a standing position.


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SET UP: In a low athletic position, hold the Toner grip in both hands, core engaged and low back neutral.


start – mid – top) The most important aspect of core


EXECUTION: While keep- ing the core engaged, fight to keep the Toner handle at the mid-line of the body, and hold this position for 30 to 60 seconds.


training is in the overall application of the core as a foundational platform for the control (deceleration) and expres- sion (acceleration) of power through the arms and legs in sport performance. Once trainers consider the core an in- tegrated part of an athlete and learn to devise exercises and drills that en- hance athleticism not strictly for the sake of isolated core development, they will have better success training all types of athletes.


Peter Twist (MSc, BPE, CSCS, TSCC-Gold, PTS, IDEA 2010 Program Director of the Year) is president of Twist Conditioning’s three divisions: franchised Sport Conditioning Centers, product wholesale and the Twist Smart Muscle® Training System and Coach Education program. To learn more about the Twist training methodologies, education and equipment available in Canada, contact www.twistconditioning.com.


Exercise #3 – ViPR Athletic Ready Cylinder Lift


PURPOSE: To develop core strength and power inte- grated within an exercise that requires explosive move- ment and balance.


SET UP: In a low athletic position, hold the top of the ViPR vertically with both hands, core engaged and low back neutral.


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EXECUTION: Using two to three small grasped catches, move the ViPR up vertically with both hands to finish with the ViPR balanced above the shoulders (like a vertical shoulder press). Repeat for 8 to 10 repetitions.


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