{"id":9722,"date":"2017-12-19T16:54:06","date_gmt":"2017-12-19T16:54:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/?p=9722"},"modified":"2017-12-19T16:54:06","modified_gmt":"2017-12-19T16:54:06","slug":"fit-chicks-chat-episode-101-christmas-core","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/2017\/12\/fit-chicks-chat-episode-101-christmas-core\/","title":{"rendered":"FIT CHICKS Chat Episode #101: Christmas Core"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-9722-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.members.fitchicksacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/FIT_CHICKS_Chat_Episode_101.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.members.fitchicksacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/FIT_CHICKS_Chat_Episode_101.mp3\">http:\/\/www.members.fitchicksacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/FIT_CHICKS_Chat_Episode_101.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>CLICK ON THE PLAYER ABOVE TO LISTEN!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the holidays fast approaching this is our Christmas gift to you:\u00a0 \u00a0new way to think about getting in your core work without a single crunch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>In this episode we cover:<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn how cycling can amp up your core power and what moves to incorporate into your spin or cycling class or time on the bike <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What moves to do today with your upper body to get insta core engagement <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why you need to know what your TA is (mind out of gutter) <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How the superficial abdominals do not necessarily support you the way you need<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn the 1 thing we all do on a daily basis naturally that you can do to work your core<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/fitchicks.com\/countdown\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download the FREE \u201cCountdown to Xmas\u201d Shape Up Guide:Workouts, Nutrition &amp; Mindset shifting to get you heading into 2018 the fiercest ever!<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<h1>3 key points:<\/h1>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not need to hit the floor to strengthen your core. Find fun alternatives and you can develop a lean, strong core today without another crunch!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding compound movements will help to shorten workout times, target more muscle groups and get your core engaged and working without having to hit your abs with traditional movements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are not training your transverse abdominals, then you are missing out big time! The transverse abdominals are what holds it all together so to speak keeping your core tight, engaged and trunk area of your body supported. Remember, it is not always about the superficial muscles;)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Killer\u00a0Resources!<\/strong><\/h1>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitchicksacademy.com\/fnebrochure\">Fitness &amp; Nutrition Expert Program:<\/a> \u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Get certified\u00a0in fitness, nutrition, wellness &amp; business in 12 weeks! Click to download our 2018 brochure. Next program starts March 28, 2018<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fitchicksacademy.com\/natural-weight-loss-coach-program\/\"><b>Natural Weight Loss Coach<\/b><\/a>: Become a holistic nutrition weight loss expert! Next program starts January 30, 2018.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1><strong>Want to help support the show?<\/strong><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Subscribe to us on <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/ca\/podcast\/fit-chicks-chat\/id1112631196?mt=2\">iTunes<\/a>\u00a0and leave a review. 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