NASM-CPT (7th Edition) Chapter 16

Core Stability

The ability of an individual to maintain a given position, adequately stabilizing the spine while the extremities are moving.

Core Endurance

The ability to control the motion of the spine over a given longer duration.

Core Strength

The ability to control the motion of the spine.

Core

The structures that make up the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex (LPHC), including the lumbar spine, pelvic girdle, abdomen, and hip joint.

Type 1 (Slow Twitch) Muscle Fibers

Muscle fibers that are small in size, generate lower amounts of force, and are more resistant to fatigue.

Lordodic/ Lordosis

The normal curvature of the cervical and lumbar spine regions, creating a concave portion of the spine.

Kyphotic/ Kyphosis

The normal curvature of the thoracic spine region, creating a convex portion of the spine.

Anterior Pelvic Tilt

An excessive forward rotation of the pelvis that results in greater lumbar lordosis.

Posterior Pelvic Tilt

An excessive rotation of the pelvis that results in lesser lumbar lordosis.

Scoliosis

An abnormal curve of the spine from side to side.

Drawing In Maneuver

A maneuver used to recruit the local core stabilizers by drawing in the navel toward the spine.

Bracing

Contracting the global abdominals such as the rectus abdominis and obliques at the same time.