Core Activation Quotes

When I work out I always focus on activating my core so I'm engaging at all times no matter if I'm doing yoga or if I'm on the treadmill.

Balancing is good to isolate the abs.

It's important to work the core in all planes of movement, as we move in all three planes in tennis, especially into rotation and anti-rotation movements.

Crunches are much more effective than regular sit-ups because they specifically target your upper abdominal muscles rather than your hip muscles. If you're not used to them, they can cause soreness a day or two later, but it's a 'cool' soreness. A badge of honor.

The abdominal and waist region coordinate all parts of the body and act as the center or generator. Therefore, you can promote the ability to control the body's action and master your will more easily.

Your core is the center of your entire body - everything else is an extension - so you want to make sure you're strong in your entire core and not just part of it.

I think some of the most important exercises are all the core exercises that you can do to maximize training in certain areas of your body.

We focus way too much on the front of our midsection, which, in the process, over-strengthens and draws the torso forward so you end up with shorter-looking abs. Focus on lengthening by working your lower back instead. This will give your midsection a full overhaul.

Make working out the centre band of core and hips a priority during any training session. As a sportsman, it's the key to any movement and the source of most of your power.