part one – how to get good stability
& is core strength really important?
No it’s not!
The core has gained a lot of attention recently with training programs aiming to “increase core strength”. Strength of the core isn’t as much of a concern as the timing of your muscle activation. That’s because the core stability muscles become effective at only 5% to 30% of their maximum contraction.
Stability comes from the timing & co-ordination of muscle contraction around a joint. There are two types of muscles in the body, those which have a primary role of stabilising joints before movement & those which have their main job of moving the body. When the body is working efficiently your stabilisers work first, then your power muscles switch on to move the body in the direction you want to go.
So forget about bulking up at the midriff for good core stability. Good stability training is about switching on your stabiliser muscles first & lightly for the ability to move with flow, not rigidity.
If you need to move with agility & would like a personal stability assessment, give us a call at ocean view physio in Wamberal 4339 2275.
Russell Wright (Physiotherapist)
ocean view physiotherapy
central coast foot & ankle physiotherapy
86 ocean view drive wamberal
