Think pelvic floor and you automatically assume it is something associated with females, but did you know that males have a pelvic floor too? Like females, the pelvic floor muscles are attached to the pubic bone at the front and the tail bone at the back. Working like a hammock it has a number of roles, including being responsible for […]
Did you know, 80% of women leak? Are you, one of them? While this is common, it’s not normal at all. And if we just ignore it, then you are going to end up in an adult nappy. First of all, you’ve got to stop, stop doing the things that are causing you to leak that […]
This month’s blog is a personal one. Last month on November 5th, my 13-year-old son Ryan was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes (T1D). To say it was a shock is an understatement, the realisation that his life had changed forever was tough for us as parents and even tougher for him. The week following his […]
There is no doubt the most attractive muscles within the core are the abdominals. When most people think of the abdominals, especially the rectus abdominis, that sexy, well defined athletic appearance is what springs to mind first. But did you know that these muscles play many important roles within the core region, including helping to […]
In an industry filled with conflicting advice and opinions, there is one area that most fitness experts agree on, and that is the importance of rest and recovery when exercising. Rest days are an important part of the body’s recovery process, injury prevention, and overall physical and mental health. How often you take a rest […]
As a fitness trainer, I have always been a big fan of bodyweight training. In fact, my love for this style of training was how Sub30 Core™ was developed. But I must confess there is one piece of equipment that I personally use to strengthen my core and that is the Ab Wheel. At first […]
A question we get asked a lot at Sub30 Core™ is whether crunches and sit-ups are good or bad for you? Do a google search on the subject and you’ll be even more confused. You’ll find industry experts telling you crunches and sit-ups are a good abdominal strengthening exercise while others say to avoid them. Basically, […]
This month’s blog is a painful one, I will be discussing the impact and the causes of a bruised tailbone as a result of certain core exercises. Firstly, lets discuss the location and function of the tailbone, or in medical terms the coccyx. The coccyx is a triangle shaped bone, packed with nerve endings, positioned […]
My Client Has Just Fallen Pregnant. Can They Do Core Exercises? There is no doubt that the first trimester of pregnancy is a very stressful and worrying stage, especially for first-time mothers. The first question your client will ask is, if they can continue to work out and which core exercises are safe to do? […]
The everyday signs of stress are very common: insomnia, headaches and low energy to name a few. Another sign of stress and worry is the increase of body fat around the mid-section. A large percentage of people overeat when they are stressed and there is a reason why that extra weight targets the core region. […]
