by Barnaby Meins

Created on: January 13, 2008

Core muscles refer to the muscles found at the central region of the body which is divided into the four regions of abdominals, obliques, lower back and the gluteus. These areas are found in the front, side and back of the lower trunk and also the buttocks respectively. They are commonly known as core muscles because they provide major support for the body and give rise to the general posture of a person. It could be noted that a good posture reflects the good condition of these muscle areas.

In fact, the core muscles are fundamental part of the body which provides the power necessary to perform most physical activities. This is a thing that most people overlook but it is one that they should know. Thus, it implies that people with strong core muscles are better able to perform physical activities because they can stabilize the body as a whole by maintaining stable equilibrium while the person is doing the task.

In brief, the main function of the core muscles is to offer sufficient strength to the body so that it can to cope up with the active demands of physical activities that a person needs to carry out. Health and fitness experts advocate strengthening the core muscles over other muscles in the body due to the importance of their primary purpose.

A series of research studies and experiments have also shown that having stronger core muscle can reduce quite a number of health problems relating to posture. Basically, a body with well-trained core muscles usually displays a great posture. Also, it can also maintain the upright pose of the back over a longer period without slouching.

As mentioned, getting your core muscles worked out is essential because muscles that comprises of the core muscles are those that is responsible for the appropriate stabilization of the entire upper and lower trunk. Described below are the other common reasons why working your core muscles is essential to your overall health:

1. Improves physical performance
Working out the core muscles with static and gradual stretching is just as useful in reducing rigidity and improves flexibility. When the flexibility of a person is improved, he will be able to perform better at his physical activities. With better performance, one is likely to be motivated and stay on with the activity. So, in the long term, this physical activity will help him stay fit.

2. Prevents injury
Working out the core muscles will definitely involve strengthening and toning your lower back muscles and buttocks while stretching

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