Advanced Workout Controversy and Collaboration of Core Training Research by Michael Boyle | Date Released : 02 Mar 2006 0 comments Close Introduction When? In the beginning Why? Healthy people may not need core training – 2 in 10 are healthy How? Why don’t these smart people agree? A lot of us out there are confused When we really look at the differences, they are all similar 80% of success comes from 20% of what we do Let’s focus on the similarities, not the differences Drawing in vs. bracing What are they really saying? Can you stabilize your core? Can you produce motion in the hip without? Drawing in truth – ½ Hodges and ½ McGill Conscious v.s unconscious activation Can we train the core through squatting? Core is more than abs Isolated exercise works Gary Gray and Gray Cook, such high skill that they can elicit response subconsciously Building the bridge Neuromuscular re-education – return to innate functional patterns Move trunk instead of hip – most common dysfunction How to activate the psoas Bad backs vs. non-functioning hips 10-minute core period all year round Plus multi-joint standing exercise Stability of pelvis in motion – squats and deadlifts are NOT the core cure-all Essence of core debate – hyper analysis Is it possible that everyone’s right? Bracing and hollowing Finding common denominators Keep it simple Back to top About the author: Michael Boyle Michael Boyle is known internationally for his pioneering work in the field of strength and conditioning and is regarded as one of the top experts in the area for sports performance training. He has made his mark on the industry over the past 30 years with an impressive following of professional athletes, from the US Women’s Olympic teams in soccer and ice hockey to the Boston Bruins, Boston Breakers, New England Revolution, and most recently the Boston Red Sox. His client list over the years reads like a "Who’s Who" of athletic success in New England and across the country including legendary Boston names such as Nomar Garciaparra, Cam Neely, and Ray Bourque. Mike is a featured speaker at numerous strength and conditioning and athletic training clinics across the country and has produced many instructional videos and DVDs in the areas of strength and conditioning, personal training and rehabilitation. In 2012, Michael was selected to become part of the Boston Red Sox coaching staff, acting as a strength and conditioning consultant for the team. Full Author Details Related contentContent from Michael Boyle Watch Your Feet for Improved Core Stability Gray Cook | Articles Assessing the Fundamentals - The Thoracic Connection, Part 1 Evan Osar, D.C. | Articles Interval Training Michael Boyle | Articles Core Stability in Cycling and Running Charles DeFrancesco | Articles TvA Activation Joshua Rubin | Articles Ab Roll Up Lenny Parracino | Articles Training the Core to Improve Multi-Directional Speed Lee Taft | Articles Before and Beyond the Core by Paul Chek | Videos Before the Core - Part 1 Anthony Carey | Articles Before the Core - Part 2 Anthony Carey | Articles Before the Core - Part 3 Anthony Carey | Articles The Core - Part 1 Matt Wallden | Articles The Core - Part 2 Matt Wallden | Articles The Truth About Core Training - What Do You Want to Do? by Gary Gray | Videos Youth: Preparation for the Path by Michael Boyle | Videos The Importance of Strength by Michael Boyle | Videos Strength vs Function: Too Far from Center of True Function? by Michael Boyle | Videos Stable vs. Unstable Training by Michael Boyle | Videos Joint by Joint Training by Michael Boyle | Videos Designing Personal Training Programs by Michael Boyle | Videos Controversy and Collaboration of Core Training Research by Michael Boyle | Videos CNS Intensive Training by Michael Boyle | Videos Leave a reply Comments (0) Back to top