Core Work

[Flopsy]

Looking for some ideas for core work that doesn't involve sit ups (or anything else that may put any stress on the neck area).

Ta!!

[Yaks]

Planks - both normal plank and side plank

[cyclops]

I was going to say planks. Some good variations on here http://strengthandperformance.wordpr...for-beginners/

[Latege]

Bridges too.

[cyclops]

pelvic floor strengthening exercises too...not just for women!

[Flopsy]

Thanks. Yes I'd forgotten about planks. I already do pelvic floor exercises every day though.

What are bridges?

Any other ideas for a bit of variety?

Ta.

[andy k]

for all the variety you could ever want this book is good.
it gives a vast range of exercises
development programmes
Identifies sets of exercises beneficial to specific sports
sets of exercises beneficial to specific probelems

needs to be read and absorbed.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pilates-Bibl...2459468&sr=1-1

(includes how to do a plank properly - avoid using gluts)

[Latege]

What are bridges?

First one on this link: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cor...m00047&slide=3

[MickTor]

I was going to say planks. Some good variations on here http://strengthandperformance.wordpr...for-beginners/

Nice plank variations there cyclops, gave me something to think about too!
Planking for 60 seconds while staying solid as a rock is hard work!

[Dynamo Dan]

I've started to go climbing/boundering twice a week and I'm finding it really good for strengthening my core.