Do you use your core only at your Pilates studio or gym? Or are you core aware throughout your day? Your core should have no limitations and endless capabilities. An elaborate way of saying, your core should be your daily power house.
At CoeDynamics Pilates and Functional Health, it is a lifestyle to look & feel GREAT! Your Pilates sessions is where you should build awareness and strength for your core (and the whole body), but its during your daily activities that, if you use it, you will build true core endurance.
Benefits of daily core use
- confident, attractive posture
- greater strength to perform daily and fitness activities
- restful sleep because other muscles “trying” to be your core are not fatigued and tight
Carry with Poise
Backpacks are a great example of when the improper posture can affect the core use. A typical back pack sits on the upper trapezius (muscles that connect neck to the shoulders). Unfortunately, this design triggers improper “carrying” muscles (upper traps rise, upper back rounds, head pushes forward). This mis-alignment can create a domino effect downward too, loading lower back, hips, knees, feet causing further muscle /joint strain.
It is a challenge to try and keep a core engagement in this type of alignment.
Meet X-over bags
The X-over bag is a sling bag that is worn across the body with an ergonomically fit to the back. Due to the crossover belt routing, the shoulder and neck area is less stressed and the weight is redistributed to the chest. The positioning of the X-over bag encourages a natural placement of the pelvis and lower back. Typically, when the body can be placed in correct alignment, core postural muscles will simply be turned on.
The US distributor for X-over bags explains the different carrying systems, the benefits to your body and its variety of uses.
2-point system
“Our X-over bags are designed to combine style, functionality and comfort in one. It is a sling bag worn across the body with importance of an ergonomic fit to the back. With the crossover belt routing, the shoulder and neck area is less stressed and the weight is redistributed to the chest. The main strap is adjustable and provides an easy in and out.
If carrying a heavier load or wearing it while hiking, riding a bike, jogging, etc., the X-over bag features an additional belt (3-point system). This option helps to achieve a balanced load distribution, carrying the load on the torso instead of the shoulders. This relieves pressure from the back for optimal spinal health and easier core engagement. All the while, it’s securing the bag and preventing it from sliding forward so it can be used while enjoying your fitness activity like riding a bike.”
3-point system
In collaboration with Pilates Expert Tracy Coe from coe dynamics
Build your core today
Correct body alignment is critical to looking & feeling great, why delay, build a core lifestyle today. Get core aware with CoeDynamics Pilates (privates, semi and group in Redondo Beach or online) and wear it well with your X-over bag.
