All-Star Core Work

[mytriplek]

My CP has a very strong upper body, strong legs and weak core but she's one of the strongest bases on the team. How is that even possible?

Anyone have any suggestions for some effective core work?

 

[CheerBank]

My CP has a very strong upper body, strong legs and weak core but she's one of the strongest bases on the team. How is that even possible?

Anyone have any suggestions for some effective core work?

She may be using her upper body and legs to compensate for a weaker core. How is her tumbling?

 

[mytriplek]

That's how I found out her core was weak. She's having problems with consistency. One minute she's got it the next she can't land it. @Kris gave me the idea of core strength. We tested it last night and sure enough she has core strength issues.

Her level 3 skills are good. When she gets to consistently landing a standing tuck and her layout shape that's where her problem starts

 

[CheerBank]

That's how I found out her core was weak. She's having problems with consistency. One minute she's got it the next she can't land it. @Kris gave me the idea of core strength. We tested it last night and sure enough she has core strength issues.

Her level 3 skills are good. When she gets to consistently landing a standing tuck and her layout shape that's where her problem starts

Not sure if they have a program like this where you are, but here there is a place called Cheer 360 where they work with cheerleaders on strengthening all different muscle groups:
Cheer 360

I know that @notimeforthat's cp goes or used to go to a sports place by her that essentially did the same thing for all different types of sports; you might look into that as well. Tagging her so she can maybe give you more info.

 

[Momager]

Yoga and pilates work core muscle groups.

 

[retiredl5cheer]

Dancers take Pilates to strengthen their core. It's a killer work out and I would definitely recommend that over trying to do exercises at home.

 

[Just-a-Mom]

Dancers take Pilates to strengthen their core. It's a killer work out and I would definitely recommend that over trying to do exercises at home.

Yep. We require all of our competition dancers and anyone in Ballet IIIB (about 6th year) and higher to take pilates. They hate it lol.

It's new this year for us. The director was trying to add acro to some of our competition pieces, and our girls had zero tumbling or acro abilities. We started them in pilates and acro classes in July. All 21 of them now have back walkovers (I know, not a huge tumbling skill, but considering we had zero as of June...) And 11 of them now have aerials.

Our acro teacher takes all the credit - but I really think it's the pilates.

 

[Keep_Believing]

How often/how long should you do Pilates?

 

[retiredl5cheer]

How often/how long should you do Pilates?

I think the class usually lasts 45 minutes to an hour, but don't quote me on that. You can probably find a DVD to buy. I wouldn't do it every day...maybe 3 times a week?

 

[mytriplek]

Yep. We require all of our competition dancers and anyone in Ballet IIIB (about 6th year) and higher to take pilates. They hate it lol.

It's new this year for us. The director was trying to add acro to some of our competition pieces, and our girls had zero tumbling or acro abilities. We started them in pilates and acro classes in July. All 21 of them now have back walkovers (I know, not a huge tumbling skill, but considering we had zero as of June...) And 11 of them now have aerials.

Our acro teacher takes all the credit - but I really think it's the pilates.

I'm havin a hard time trying to find a class that's convenient with her schedule. Do you think the DVD is just as good?

 

[mytriplek]

Dancers take Pilates to strengthen their core. It's a killer work out and I would definitely recommend that over trying to do exercises at home.

I'm havin a hard time trying to find a class that's convenient with her schedule. Do you think the DVD is just as good?

 

[Just-a-Mom]

I'm havin a hard time trying to find a class that's convenient with her schedule. Do you think the DVD is just as good?

Yes. Check local dance places as well - I think they all have pilates classes now. But yes, I have dvd's at home that I do that are very effective. Also, Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc have them for free if you have an account.

 

[notimeforthat]

My daughter has been training at an athelete performance center 2x a week for the past 3 years. They have her in a group with various atheletes doing various sports. They have her do sports specific exercises as well. In her case that is building ankle and knee muscles for injury prevention.
It has been a great experirnce and has helped her in all aspects of cheer especially tumbling and stamina.
We schedule her sessions at our convienence.
the description of the facility ( as per their website)

NorthStar Sports is an Athlete Training Facility located in Dutchess County NY, training professional and collegiate athletes while bringing that focus, intensity and passion into training programs for all ages. We offer a unique training style which transcends the generic labels of ‘speed training‘, ‘strength training‘, ‘plyometrics‘, ‘resistance‘ or ‘sport specific training‘. We work to combine all of the essential elements of elevating athletic performance into a PERFORMANCE TRAINING program that will help you not just reach, but surpass the goals you have set for yourself.

Please pm me if you have any questions!

 

[mytriplek]

My daughter has been training at an athelete performance center 2x a week for the past 3 years. They have her in a group with various atheletes doing various sports. They have her do sports specific exercises as well. In her case that is building ankle and knee muscles for injury prevention.
It has been a great experirnce and has helped her in all aspects of cheer especially tumbling and stamina.
We schedule her sessions at our convienence.
the description of the facility ( as per their website)

NorthStar Sports is an Athlete Training Facility located in Dutchess County NY, training professional and collegiate athletes while bringing that focus, intensity and passion into training programs for all ages. We offer a unique training style which transcends the generic labels of ‘speed training‘, ‘strength training‘, ‘plyometrics‘, ‘resistance‘ or ‘sport specific training‘. We work to combine all of the essential elements of elevating athletic performance into a PERFORMANCE TRAINING program that will help you not just reach, but surpass the goals you have set for yourself.

Please pm me if you have any questions!

We don't have this in our area. I wish we did. :-)

 

[just_kay_today]

Try Youtube! Youtube has various pilates classes that your CP may find easy to follow. With just a little research on your part, I'm sure you can find one. In between my ballet classes, I do a barre routine from a former New York City Ballet dancer's page. So, you can probably find a reputable pilates instructor's class on there as well.