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SMRT-self myofascial release therapy
CORE-core stability
Cassidy Phillips has been working very hard over the last few months developing an incredible combination of core stability exercises and self-myofascial release therapy.
Many people have seen or experienced the benefits of core stability. Traditionally these exercises were performed while laying on the ground. Exercises like sit-ups and crunches were considered the most effective way to increase core abdominal strength. As exercise has evolved so has the approach to building core stability. Products like the stability ball began to hit the market and gave the fitness consumer a way to increase the intensity of their core workouts through manipulation of traditional core exercises. With proper positioning, a person can focus intensity to very specific abdominal muscle while relieving stress to the lower back.
Massage has also established itself as a necessity for proper recovery and range of motion. By increasing bloodflow to specific muscle groups, massage can greatly increase your bodies ability to maintain elasticity and range of motion and can also aid in recovery. Many forms of massage therapy exist and with the development of the Trigger Point tools, self massage has made it’s mark on the fitness and exercise world. Soft tissue massage or myofascial release massage is a method of increasing bloodflow and elasticity to muscles my manipulating and massaging the fascia that surrounds each of your muscles.
Through the development of our legendary foam roller The Grid, we provide you with a tool that can greatly increase your core strength and stability while providing you with an incredible soft tissue massage. SMRT-Core DVD’s are in production and will be available very soon. Follow along while Cassidy Phillips takes you through the most effective way to utilize The Grid in this amazing DVD. It will leave you amazed at the capabilities of this incredible tool!!
Each SMRT-CORE exercise will challenge the user by taking them through movements that engage the core muscles through pushing, pulling and pressing and at the same time deliver self myofascial release therapy.
Traditional exercises such as pushups, crunches, planks and bridges are modified to be performed with the body positioned on The Grid. This allows for the core to be engaged while providing the self-myofascial release massage at the same time.
We’ve broken our exercises into three different levels, each incorporating our foundational movements. These movements are critical for increasing core strength and stability and as you progress from Level I to Level II and then on to Level III the intensity of each movement will increase.
Level I- This level is our starting point and provides the foundational movements needed to perform all of the SMRT-CORE exercises. By incorporating a push and pull into our foundational movements, the user will engage the core and create a starting point for increasing strength and stability.
Level II- After the user has mastered the foundational movements in level I it is time to add some intensity. Level II exercises add a pressing motion to many of the exercises. This press adds more focus to the core muscles and allows the user to build on the strength and stability gained in the Level I exercises. It is not recommended to attempt the exercises in Level II without comfortably mastering Level I.
Level III- This level is not for the faint of heart. Once you have mastered the exercises from Level II it is time to progress to Level III. In this level we take the push, pull and press motions and add a pause at the peak intensity of each movement. We take you to the hardest part of the exercise and then have you hold the position. It takes strength to get to this position and incredible stability to hold it. Posture is imperative at this level of intensity with SMRT-CORE.
