The 3D Fascial Core
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The 3D Fascial Core

Crunches are a thing of the past. Come experience the influence of the fascial lines that dictate the strength, flexibility and mobility of the core. The exercises in this session take you through the three planes of motion for the experience of true functional core training. This session will change the way you view core training and will demonstrate how fascia influences all movement in the human body.

Leslee Bender

Leslee Bender is the founder of the Pilates Coach and the creator of the Bender Method. A 2010 finalist for IDEA Instructor of the Year, Leslee has over 25 years experience in the fitness industry and has presented in more than 20 countries. Leslee is a graduate of the Gray Institute of Applied Functional Science™ and a Nike Golf 360? certified movement specialist. She has produced over 30 DVDs and is the creator of the Bender Ball®, which was voted the 2007 Best Fitness Short Form infomercial. Certifications: ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NASM
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Learning Objectives

  1. Define the fascial lines and pathways that affect the core.
  2. Describe how the complexity of fascia affects all movement three-dimensionally.
  3. Create strategies to train three-dimensionally for functional exercises that translate to daily activities.
  4. Describe why many core exercises like crunches not only are dysfunctional but also shorten the tissue, creating postural issues.
  5. Identify a client’s weak links and explain how to address them so you can recommend the exercises needed to dramatically improve posture and quality of life.
  6. Explain why trends and the fitness media may contain false information about authentic functional core training, and describe how to do this training correctly to have a pain-free body.

Course Procedure

  1. Enroll in the course.
  2. View the course content.
  3. Take the test. (You must score 80% to pass. If you do not pass, you may retake the test.)
  4. Print your certificate of completion.

Course Content

  • The 3D Fascial Core
  • Session Handout
  • The 3D Fascial Core