Are you tired of doing countless crunches and sit-ups without seeing improvements in your core strength, flexibility, or overall movement? If you’ve been stuck on the hamster wheel of traditional ab workouts, it's time for a fresh approach. At our gym, Fitness Lying Down in La Crosse, WI, we understand that true strength training involves much more than isolated muscle movements—it requires integrating your whole body for better functionality and lasting results.
In this blog, inspired by our latest podcast episode, we dive deep into the key differences between conventional ab workouts and authentic core training. When people think about personal training or group fitness classes, they often associate strong abs with core strength. But here's the truth: your core is far more dynamic and complex. It includes your pelvic floor, diaphragm, transverse abdominis, multifidus muscles, glutes, lats, and much more. Together, these muscles create the essential stability and flexibility needed for everyday activities, sports performance, and post-partum fitness recovery.
We call this integrated system the "Copper Core," because just like copper efficiently conducts electricity, an integrated core efficiently transfers strength and energy throughout your entire body. Unfortunately, the old-school "Abs of Steel" mentality might be limiting your fitness results. Isolated ab exercises often create stiffness and reduce flexibility, hindering your body's natural energy flow.
At Fitness Lying Down, our expert personal trainers help you recognize and eliminate the hidden culprits stealing your core strength—like unnecessary tension in your face, jaw, and shoulders during exercise. These "energy thieves" rob your core of its true potential, causing inefficiencies in your workouts. By learning to identify and release these tensions, you can maximize your strength training efforts, improve flexibility, enhance your overall gym performance, and support your body’s long-term health, especially in key areas like pelvic floor function and post-partum fitness.
If you live in or near La Crosse, WI, and want to transform your approach to personal training or group fitness, join us to experience the power of the Copper Core firsthand. Discover how truly integrated core training can improve not just your workouts but your daily life, helping you move better, feel better, and achieve genuine, lasting strength.
Ready to get conductive with your core strength training?
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- Personal Training in La Crosse, WI
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- Myofascial Integrated Movement Classes
Your core deserves better—let’s get started today!