Adventure #17: How To Actually Understand And Use Your Core

Ever heard your pole instructor say 'engage your core'... but have no idea what it means?!Your core is complex, and so is the role it plays in movement. And guess what helps? Your breath.I spoke to Nicola Kraemer on the Pole Adventures Podcast about How To Actually Understand And Use Your Core, and you won't want to miss this!✨❤️Join The Adventure❤️✨1:05 Nicola's Pole Adventure4:10 Nicola's most embarrassing aerial moment6:26 What it ACTUALLY means to 'engage your core'11:43 What it feels like to have an engaged core14:12 If you're not breathing right, you're not using your core right15:56 The 'balloon' technique to strengthen your breath18:50 What a good breathing technique actually entails22:32 The first step to properly improve your core and breathing27:38 What 'breathing into your movements' means29:27 What to do when you're in a position that makes it hard to breathe31:41 Simple breathwork exercises to improve your technique36:11 The number one core exercise for inverts40:06 A word of encouragement for those with a 'weak core'42:23 One last thing to remember…Nicola is a physiotherapist that specializes in working with pole dancers, aerialists, dancers and more by helping you finding movement patterns that are healthy and effective for your body.  She also lives on a sailing boat and travels to teach in studios worldwide.✨❤️Linky Links❤️✨https://www.instagram.com/aerialsea/https://www.aerialsea.com/linksDon't forget to grab your free access to the Pole Adventures Compendium, a collection of incredible resources to help you progress on your pole journey. And if you enjoyed today's adventure, make sure to leave a review so other explorers can embark on the journey with us. This is the Pole Adventures Podcast, and your next adventure awaits!Watch On YoutubeFollow On InstagramWatch On TikTok