1a Baby Belly - Front Support Zone
MYOBALANCE METHOD TM
FRONT SUPPORT ZONE AWARENESS Objective: Core endurance and coordination training with breath
BABY BELLY Ready Position: Lying on stomach, forehead on floor, elbows and wrists connected, knees slightly open, breathing into the belly, sides and back. Notice how the breath creates a slight intra abdominal pressure or brace feeling around your core.
Procedure: Connect the pubic bone and lower ribs (front support zone) and engage the pelvic floor. With a lengthened neck, barely lift the head and legs off the floor by gently pushing away from the pubic bone, lower ribs, and elbows Your breath lifts and supports you. Intention of pushing away creates more awareness of your abdominal “brace”. Hold for 2 slow breaths up to 5 reps Note: if low back tenderness occurs, focus on breath and connecting support points (ribs & pubic bone) and most importantly, the intention of raising while only coming barely off the floor if at all. Copy Right 2006 content for the Organic Posture and Functional Fitness Coaching Course produced by Dr. Steven Hoffman, Core Wellness Institute, LLC, 131 East Court Ave, Suite 100 Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 280-8170p www.corewellnessinstitute.com
FRONT SUPPORT ZONE AWARENESS Objective: Core endurance and coordination training with breath
BABY BELLY Ready Position: Lying on stomach, forehead on floor, elbows and wrists connected, knees slightly open, breathing into the belly, sides and back. Notice how the breath creates a slight intra abdominal pressure or brace feeling around your core.
Procedure: Connect the pubic bone and lower ribs (front support zone) and engage the pelvic floor. With a lengthened neck, barely lift the head and legs off the floor by gently pushing away from the pubic bone, lower ribs, and elbows Your breath lifts and supports you. Intention of pushing away creates more awareness of your abdominal “brace”. Hold for 2 slow breaths up to 5 reps Note: if low back tenderness occurs, focus on breath and connecting support points (ribs & pubic bone) and most importantly, the intention of raising while only coming barely off the floor if at all. Copy Right 2006 content for the Organic Posture and Functional Fitness Coaching Course produced by Dr. Steven Hoffman, Core Wellness Institute, LLC, 131 East Court Ave, Suite 100 Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 280-8170p www.corewellnessinstitute.com
