Show a picture of six pack abs.

What is your core?

Core is abs [abs, obliques, and lower back]

Talk about core training.

What, if anything, does balance have to do with core strength?

Balance has nothing to do with core strength [balance is a good indication of  strong core muscles]

Demonstrate the different exercises

Are there any questions about how to do any of the exercises?

I can’t balance [keep you abs squeezed and eyes focused on a non-moving object that will help you balance]

Break students into groups of three for the exercise  stations

What muscles do you feel working in this exercise?

I feel it in the arch of my foot [make sure to tighten up those abdominal muscles as much as you can the more you do that the less you will feel it in your arch]

Correct students of their form

Do you feel a difference when you this exercise as opposed to the other one?

It feels the same [body positioning or realignment is needed]

Walk around and evaluate the students’ performance during the different exercises

Why do you think you are shaking?

I don’t know. [shaking is a sign of poor balance and a weaker core]

Talk about how core strength and balance will increase overall strength throughout the body.

Why do you think core strength is important?

To have flat tummies. [core is used during all everyday activities in some form]

Talk about how core strength and balance can help prevent injury.

Outside of the gym where would we utilize our core and balance?

Playing sports. [not just for sports but keep us from falling when tripping among other things]

Hand back evaluation forms.

Any questions about my evaluations?

[evaluations are to help point out areas of improvement]

Give summary of core and balance.

Any final questions about core or balance?

Can core and balance be worked on everyday? [yes]