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Health magazines, gym-class instructors, and YouTube fitness experts frequently speak of the importance of a strong core, the muscles at our body’s center that provide stability and support our movement. It has been suggested that improved core function can reduce symptoms of lower back and pelvic pain, incontinence, and breathing issues. But while the core may be well-known, it is still poorly understood: there is no universally agreed-upon definition of the core or the muscles it comprises. Core adopts a holistic yet practical approach to demystifying the core, focusing on both its physical significance to bodily movement and its central role in our overall well-being. While physical therapy and core-exercise regimens tend to emphasize strength building and stable posture, clinician and educator Owen Lewis argues for an approach that is also flexible, fluid, and adaptable. He emphasizes functional training and underlying principles over a static list of exercises, providing the groundwork for tailored, individual training to improve core function. Supplemented throughout with color photos and a diverse range of models, Core makes it easy to understand the anatomy of this crucial region of the body, as well as key principles for more effective and safe exercises and training regimens. Lewis clearly explains how the core works to manage and transfer the force of movement through the center of the body, building on principles of biotensegrity (how the tension and compression of different muscles creates a balanced structure that distributes stress and strain). The final chapters of the book provide a range of useful, functional training exercises suitable for lay readers but especially helpful as examples for therapists and trainers to use with clients.

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A former Anatomy Trains teacher, Owen Lewis now works in collaboration with James Earls at Born to Move. Together they have created a unique series of workshops that blend and utilize their varied and extensive understanding of the body in movement. Their workshops are in high demand worldwide. Lewis has a background in elite sport with a bachelor’s degree in Sports, Health, and Physical Education, a master’s degree in Applied Sports and Exercise Psychology, and a postgraduate certification in Education. He is a certified Structural Integrator (ATSI) and Sports Massage Therapist (LSSM) and has been taught by some of the leading pioneers of manual therapy including Thomas Myers, Robert Schleip, David Tiberio, and Diane Lee. He incorporates his passion for philosophy, art, and science into every aspect of his work.

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