Summer is finally here! As we plant our gardens, get on the golf links, train for the upcoming marathon we should always include your core exercises as a warmup for activity. The classic plank – engage your abdominals, glutes and legs, then try with your palms flat on the ground. Include some ‘supermans’; on your stomach, extend to lift both arms and legs to work those back extensors. Instead of that traditional abdominal crunch; grab a small weight and include some slow rotations while in that crunch or even crunch with opposite arm and leg touching towards center. But proceed with caution, know your technique and visit your Physio to personalize a program for you.

Chris Bisignano, Concourse Physiotherapy
www.yourphysio.com