In ballet the core muscles are one of the most important areas in the body. The core originates the majority of the full body movements performed, this mean it's very important they're strong for ballet. Core muscles also help to find good posture as they align ribs, spin and pelvis.
A strong core is essential in many elements of dance, from standing in basic positions to balancing and spinning. Many people think the core consists of just the abdominal muscles but in reality it's made up of four muscle groups; transverse abdominis, external and internal obliques, rectus abdoninis and erector spinae. It is important to try to strengthen each muscular area together to increase the impact the exercises will have on dance.
I will try to follow this core workout three times a week, and I am aware that it will probably leave me with muscle aching to begin with as I feel my core muscle are quite weak. But it is important that i carry on and don't give up. Although this workout is quite short (which will fit in with my lifestyle very well) I think it will have a big impact of my core muscles, but if I feel not enough progress is being made then i'll increase the number of repetitions for each exercise.
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