The definition of "CORE" is "the central, innermost, or most essential part of anything." That is exactly why core strength has become one of the hottest buzzwords of fitness. Known to athletes as the center of their power, the core has come to the attention of the masses.

The Core refers to all of the muscles deep within the abdominals and back, attaching to the spine or pelvis and run the entire length of the torso. Some of these muscles include the transversus abdominis (TVA), the muscles of the pelvic floor, the lats and the obliques, just to name a few. These muscles are where all movement originates and it's also the source of our stability.

Whether you're running, lifting weights or picking up your toddler, these 'core' muscles support your spine to help keep your body stable and balanced. The torso is the body's center of power, so the stronger you are in that area, the easier your daily and recreational activities will be.

Strong core muscles make it easier to do most physical activities — from swinging a golf club to getting a glass off a top shelf or bending down to tie your shoes. Weak core muscles leave you susceptible to poor posture, lower back pain and muscle injuries.

Why train the core?

• While no one is ever completely safe from injury, strong core muscles go a long way toward injury prevention in both sports and routine activities like carrying groceries or picking up a child.
  
  
• Strong core muscles help your extremities to work well in conjunction with the rest of your body. So when you're teeing off or serving, muscles throughout your body contribute to the effort and cushion the strain on your joints.
  
  A strong and flexible core is the foundation for whole-body strength.

We are proud to offer the MEDX CORE SPINAL FITNESS SYSTEM to our clients. It is a medically-based workout system that delivers the four factors essential to spinal health: strength, stability, flexibility and endurance. The workout is delivered through four biomechanically designed machines which clinical research has shown to isolate and strengthen the low back, neck and torso muscles. By focusing on strength, stability, flexibility and endurance this workout provides a solid foundation for whole-body strength.

Lumbar Strength

Patented, effective pelvic restraint system that keeps gluteus and hamstring muscles from interfering with the targeted exercise area

• Provides isolation of the lumbar spine muscles, increases stability and allows specific, intensive strengthening
  
  
• Regular use may help prevent injuries, remedy chronic back pain and contribute to disc hydration

• Completely isolates waistline muscles
  
  
• Unique padded restraint system neutralizes shoulder, arm and chest muscles
  
  
• Separate system of padded restraints effectively locks the pelvis and prevents the hip and gluteus muscles from assisting in rotation of the torso
  
  
• Increases strength and flexibility at the core of the body, making it a favorite among golf pros looking to increase club head speed

• Patented biomechanical design provides the highest possible degree of isolation for abdominal muscles
  
  
• Neutralizes hip flexor muscles and restricts arching in the base of the spine—unlike other ab machines
  
  
• Provides core abdominal muscle isolation while eliminating the hazard of lower back discomfort for a superior abdominal burn

• Biomechanically precise—trains the flexion and extension muscles of the neck for improved range of motion
  
  
• Stretches and strengthens the cervical spinal muscles for decompression of the upper spine while promoting increased omni-directional strength and flexibility of entire neck
  
  
• Based on the superior biotechnology of the MedX Medical Neck Extension machine used in spinal rehabilitation facilities around the world