The Anatomy of Your Abs and Core
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The Anatomy of Your Abs and Core

The core is one of the most popular regions of the body in fitness programming, and hundreds of exercises are available to strengthen the abdominal muscles. Navigating your way around each individual muscle will enhance your body awareness and expertise regarding this vital area. Identify and gain a better understanding of the core and abdominal muscles, and examine their attachment sites and function and how they are activated during various exercises. You’ll finish the course with an enhanced comprehension of the core and insight into a more nuanced, impactful approach to core training.

Beverly Hosford, MA

I live in the mountains of Montana with my two dogs, two boys and husband. I'm currently most fascinated with sleep science and circadian rhythm but always love teaching anatomy with my skeleton Andy and talking business. I'm the author of Fitness Career Freedom: Align with your path and get ahead and the founder of Andy's Online Anatomy Program. I enjoy helping fitness and wellness professionals find alignment in both their bodies and businesses. Visit www.BeverlyHosford.com to watch action-oriented, inspiring videos about career, business, anatomy and body awareness.
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Learning Objectives



  • Identify major muscles of the core and abdominals.
  • Describe the attachment sites of the muscles.
  • Discuss the actions of the muscles.
  • Summarize how these muscles participate in various exercises.
  • Practice body awareness of the core and abdominals


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 Anatomy of Your Abs and Core
  • The Anatomy of Your Abs and Core - PowerPoint
  • The Anatomy of Your Abs and Core Test

Available Course Credits

ACTION0.1
ACSM1
ACE.1
AFPA1
AFAA1
BCRPA1
CHEK1
FAI/ISSA1
IFPA1
NASM0.1
NAFTA1
NAFC0.1
NCEP1
NCCPT1
NCSF0.5
NESTA0.1
NETA1
NFPT0.2
NIEW0.1
NSPA1