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The Death of Crunches: 20 True Core Exercises
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The Death of Crunches: 20 True Core Exercises

Crunch no more! In this learn-by-doing workshop, discover 20 core exercises that will not only challenge you and your clients, but will drastically improve their posture, mobility and overall strength! Finish with a brand-new toolbox of killer core exercises.

Brett Klika

Brett Klika is the director of athletic performance at Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, California. He specializes in youth fitness and athletic performance. Brett oversees a staff of eight strength coaches and develops program for over 300 youth athletes (and non-athletes) per week. He is a regular contributor for a variety of publications, produces DVDs on fitness and athletic performance and presents around the world.
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Learning Objectives

  1. Identify the components of the core relationship.
  2. Contrast abdominal isolation exercises with integrated core exercises.
  3. Implement exercises that fully develop the core complex.
  4. Identify the possible dangers of performing excessive abdominal isolation exercises.
  5. Integrate proper posture, breathing and body positioning with core exercises.
  6. Define the role and function of core training in a fitness program.

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 Death of Crunches: 20 True Core Exercises
  • The Death of Crunches: 20 True Core Exercises Exam
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