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We have all heard that "A house is only as strong as its foundation." Well, similarly, our bodies are only as strong as our core stability/strength. Without core stability, we would not even be able to walk. In Physical Therapy and Personal Training, we teach our clients how to engage their core during various activities. Static Stabilization is trained with minimal to no body movement (Static Plank). Exercises which incorporate extremity movement while continuing to maintain a neutral spine are an example of Dynamic Stabilization (Dynamic Plank). Unfortunately in every day life, we are required to not only maintain an engaged core while moving our extremities, but are also performing tasks that require the spine to transition in and out of the neutral position. If we do not learn how to maintain an engaged core throughout our spine's available range of motion (Controlled Mobility/Stability), injury is inevitable.
Dyna-Core Training focuses on "Controlled Mobility Training." You are not just going through the 'exercise motions' in hopes to break a sweat and burn calories. You are becoming more efficient in functional movement patterns. This is "Purposeful Training."
Going through Physical Therapy School, we were taught that a good therapist has "many tools in his/her toolbox." A certain technique may work great on one client but not at all on another client. So we must learn as many techniques, treatments, exercises, modalities, etc as possible in order to maximize results, improve retention and reduce boredom. One tool that I have found to assist in enhancing this "Controlled Mobility Training" takes advantage of the Nabard Fitness System Devices. Please watch the video for more details.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DD96ukM1bo
