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19 years ago 05/14/2006 4:52pm EDT

How often should core exercises be done? Everyday? Twice a day? Every other day?

I am currently doing them everyday for a back problem and it takes me approximately 40 mintues to get through the routine. I must say it is very annoying/ boring.

How fast should i see improvement if this process is going to make a difference? I've done them for 3 weeks now and have seen no improvement. The PT is just throwing stuff out there for me to do on my own that would assisnt in strenghtening hte back muscles and aid stabiliation but really don't know my diagnosis.

I don't mind doing them but i'd at least like to see results or have a true diagnosis so i know i'm going in the right direction.

19 years ago 05/15/2006 2:52pm EDT

re: maybe so

19 years ago 05/15/2006 3:08pm EDT

re: maybe so

if you have time, 3-4 times a week. that was me when i was injured originally for about 4 months. i did nothing else. You should see yourself getting better at them after a couple of weeks, but be SURE that you are doing them correctly. Do not increase the load without maintaining technique. They are supposed to be very good. For a runner, I'd guess 2-3 times a week is enough. I currently do twice a week, 30-35 minutes each.

Good luck!!!

Ps-Listen to music or have the tv on or something, cause i get pretty bored sometimes too. If you do them at the gym, use the mirrors to check technique when possible.

19 years ago 05/15/2006 3:13pm EDT

re: maybe so

if you have time, 3-4 times a week. that was me when i was injured originally for about 4 months. i did nothing else. You should see yourself getting better at them after a couple of weeks, but be SURE that you are doing them correctly. Do not increase the load without maintaining technique. They are supposed to be very good. For a runner when back training, I'd guess 2-3 times a week is enough. I currently do twice a week, 30-35 minutes each.

Good luck!!!

Ps-Listen to music or have the tv on or something, cause i get pretty bored sometimes too. If you do them at the gym, use the mirrors to check technique when possible.

19 years ago 05/15/2006 3:13pm EDT

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19 years ago 05/15/2006 3:21pm EDT

re: ppppppppp

"Most runners make excellent gains by doing three 20- to 30-minute core-conditioning sessions per week."

http://www.pfitzinger.com/cc.shtml

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