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    core strength

    i've read a few articles recently with people saying they work on their core strength, would I be right in presuming that's like doing sit-ups and stuff?
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    i'll risk it for a biscuit

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    Re: core strength

    Quote Originally Posted by harrymoon View Post
    i've read a few articles recently with people saying they work on their core strength, would I be right in presuming that's like doing sit-ups and stuff?
    I always reckoned Maths was my core strength...


    ...great! That means I don't have to train hard...
    ...there's a hill nearby missing its fool...

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    Re: core strength

    you can count my sit-ups then!
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    Re: core strength

    Quote Originally Posted by harrymoon View Post
    you can count my sit-ups then!
    Aww Cool! Thanks Harry

    How many have we done tonight...

    I've never had anyone do my training for me before!....is this like what a personal trainer does...?
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    Re: core strength

    just the one, but gotta start somewhere...
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    Re: core strength

    Quote Originally Posted by Stick View Post
    I always reckoned Maths was my core strength...
    so can you square the circle and do you believe the riemann zeta-hypothesis to be true
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    Re: core strength

    Quote Originally Posted by harrymoon View Post
    so can you square the circle and do you believe the riemann zeta-hypothesis to be true
    Yes just hit the top of it with a hammer

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    Re: core strength

    this would be quite intresting if anyone has got any good programmes they follow

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    Re: core strength

    Quote Originally Posted by harrymoon View Post
    i've read a few articles recently with people saying they work on their core strength, would I be right in presuming that's like doing sit-ups and stuff?
    Harrymoon most people are refering to the stomach area, although really the core is the back muscles as well.

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    Re: core strength

    Quote Originally Posted by FREDDIE View Post
    this would be quite intresting if anyone has got any good programmes they follow
    The straight leg sit-up is a good exercise for runners, because it works the pulling muscles of the upper leg as well as the abdominals.

    Get someone to sit on your feet, and see if you can do 20.If you can, hold a weight behind your head.Everytime you improve and reach 20 reps increase the weight.Don't jerk at the bottom of the movement to get yourself going, keep it smooth.

    20 hard reps twice a week is all you need.

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