Functional Core Strengthening Exercises

Melinda filmed these videos for US Figure Skating, and she thought they would be useful for the general public. They consist of 2 forms of a bridging exercise and 3 balance exercises that are progressive in difficulty. All 6 exercises are aimed at increasing knee, hip and core strength and stability.

Cat-Cow and Peek Around the Barrel: two spinal mobility exercises good for improving flexibility throughout the entire spine.

These rotator cuff stabilization exercises are a more functional way to strengthen your shoulder to both heal and prevent rotator cuff injury. All movement must be performed without increased discomfort to be safe and effective.

Here are 4 more Core Stabilization Exercises that are a little more advanced than the previous 6 exercise videos we posted earlier this fall. Please be sure that you are able to perform the Level One Core Exercises that we posted previously without difficulty before you attempt these new exercises. And remember that all exercises…