My approach to training the core differs from many fitness trainers—it's more focused on function.
As someone who understands the importance of posture, alignment, and good movement patterns, you'll notice that most exercises emphasize eccentric or isometric muscle lengthening rather than concentric muscle shortening. Our modern lifestyles, which involve extended periods of sitting and mostly frontal-plane movement, often lead to a shortened anterior chain for many people. It's important to avoid making this imbalance worse by doing exercises like sit-ups and crunches, which can pull the body further out of alignment. Instead, focusing on functional core strengthening is key to addressing these issues.