Core HotSpots™  Starting at $39.95

Core conditioning is an indispensable part of any exercise program because a healthy core is the
foundation on which all other exercise should be built. HotSpots™ Core Exercise floor spots are
designed to introduce your students to a sampling of these foundation-building exercises. When
practiced regularly, these exercises will ultimately provide your students with a healthy balanced
and stable core. By definition, core muscles are essentially the muscles located within the trunk of
the body. There are approximately 30 of these muscles and they contribute to every movement the
rest of our body makes. During core conditioning exercises, a number of these muscles are
activated voluntarily while others will be controlled involuntarily by the brains higher functions.
Unlike some of the more well-known core muscles such as the abdominals, many of these other
core muscles are located well below the surface of the skin. When body-building with weights for
example, the results can be visibly measured by the growth of muscle tissue. The effects of a core
conditioning program are more subtle and are measured by a sense of strength, balance and
control at the body’s core. Congratulations on your decision to include core training in your
physical fitness program! A strong healthy core is the cornerstone on which to build a physically fit
lifestyle.

Keep your whole class moving, learning, and building strength at each stop of this fun, action-
packed circuit. Great for developing strength, flexibility, social skills, and more. Sets include 12
unique spots, each one detailing a specific exercise, covering a full range of upper- and lower-
body exercises, plus an activity instruction sheet. Heavy-duty thermoplastic spots measure 8-1/2"
dia.

Safety Precautions

1.        Practice core exercises using controlled fluid movements.
2.        Exercise duration should never exceed 60 seconds without rest.
3.        If pain or cramping is experienced while performing any of these exercises, stop and relax
before attempting further repetitions.

Exercise Guidelines and Tips

1.        Your body weight provides the resistance necessary for performing core exercises. No
additional equipment is required.
an exercise, it means that it is time for your body to take a rest.
an exercise, it means that it is time for your body to take a rest.

3.        Try practicing each exercise for 15-20 seconds in the beginning. Work your way up to a
goal of 60 seconds per exercise every other day.
4.        To avoid injury always listen to what your body is telling you. Core exercise should never
hurt. Because you will be activating many muscle groups at once, it is important to build exercise
repetition and duration gradually.
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