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What Can You Do To Prevent Back Injuries?

I have alway been interested in healthy living and the benefits of exercise.  I have been motivated since I was a child to stay as healthy as I could, I think it began out of fear of being sick.  Over the years I have learned a lot from my personal trainer, Arline.  She is a certified personal trainer and has a passion for exercise, healthy living & nutrition.  12 years ago I was ready to get serious about my training and this was the beginning of a great friendship with Arline.  I am excited to share some things I’ve learned along the way.

One of things I’ve found to be a necessity is working my core muscles.  In order for me to horseback ride, snow ski and be active, it is imperative to have a strong core.  Unfortunately, even when in the best of shape, this is one of those “muscle groups” that tends to get over looked.  For example I have a friend who runs all the time.  She is in terrific shape however she was having other issues and the physical therapist related it to weak core muscles.  I personally can’t stress enough the benefits of having a strong core.  Some of these benefits include:

*Your range of motion will increase over time or stay the same and not regress.

*You can often put unnecessary pressure on your back if you are not actively working the abdomen muscles.  By working these muscles you may experience less back pain.

*Exercising these muscles helps strengthen the deep internal muscles closest to the spine.  This will inturn prevent potential injuries.

*It will help increase your balance.

*Slows down the aging process.

*Reduces wear and tear on the back.

I try to work my core muscles 4 times a week for less than ten minutes.   It doesn’t take much to see results and they can be a game changer for so many of us.

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