The Core Performance Center Blog

I’m not sure if it’s Shakira at the World Cup or my recent lack of motivation, but this article from CorePerformance.com really showcases how important it is for women to focus on hip stability. So next time your CPro workout calls for a hip rotation or something similar, sing a little Shakira to get through it and know that it has a huge impact on your overall fitness, health, and injury reduction potential.

Katie Burke
Athletes’ Performance and Core Performance

My favorite yoga studio in New York recites a saying at the end of each class, and this one always stuck out to me. So whether you’re thinking about running a 5k, taking a new job, or trying out mountain biking, go for it—use this as a little motivation: “Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.” –William H. Murray

Katie Burke
Athletes’ Performance and Core Performance

This engagement story is certainly interesting, if not the usual heartwarming tale—what fun activities do you do with your family (or friends or significant other) to stay fit? For the full story, go to RunnersWorld.com.

Katie Burke
Athletes’ Performance and Core Performance

Thanks to Ms Sheppard, Shannon, and Bud Jacobs for helping us on the 4th of July. Many of the kids ran the 5 and 10k race while the others volunteered to help CPC refuel and replenish after the racers!

It was a great way to start the day. Thanks for all your help!

With the Palisades race fast approaching, our whole team is talking about 4^th of July traditions—parades, flags, and time by the pool. Can you add a healthy family activity to your 4^th of July traditions? Start this year by joining us at the Palisades Race or starting your holiday weekend with a family hike or bike.

If you are in the area we will be at the race in the Palisades Sunday morning.  Come join us even if you aren’t up for running! We are particularly excited because we just found out that we have kids coming to help out at the race from the j.k. livin program run out of Venice High.  These kids are actively engaged in a great after school program spearheaded by Matthew McConaughey and his team. Great people helping kids lead healthier lives.

Happy 4th Everybody!

Cheers,
Slater

DON’T MISS IT!!

If you’re in town for the 4th of July, come out and run the Pacific Palisades race with us! It’s a great race and a ton of fun! Register here.

Always strapped for time? Don’t know what to eat? Want something healthy? Or have time to kill? Feeling sympathetic for me? Like puppies and eating snowflakes? Than click the video below, watch, and enjoy!

Charles Chattong

Performance Specialist / breakfast shake master

Few Americans are aware that American football was derived from rugby, and that rugby was the number one collegiate sport in the US in the early 1900s, that it was once an Olympic sport, and that the US is the reigning gold medal winners.

Currently played in more than 90 countries, and with the Rugby World Cup being the third most watched sporting event globally, it’s only a matter of time before rugby rises in popularity stateside. And, we’re already beginning to see the signs of its increasing recognition. Rugby was recently was accepted back into the Olympic Games for 2016. The 7-a-side version of the normal 15’s game and two weeks ago the inaugural elite college 7’s tournament was aired on NBC nation wide, the response was overwhelming and NBC wants to show more.

USA Men's National Rugby Team

I believe that the increasing popularity of rugby in schools, colleges and communities (± 80 000 players and ± 2000 registered clubs & schools nationwide) will continue. And,  I believe that the US Eagles have a shot at defending gold. So next time you hear of a game in your community or see it on the TV, stop and watch for a while. You’ll be entertained and might just become one of the millions of fans enticed by the sport.

What Is Rugby?
USA Rugby Youth Promo

Cheers,
Greg Commins
Sales Specialist

Don’t forget: If you’re in town for the 4th of July, come out and run the Pacific Palisades race with us! It’s a great race and a ton of fun! Register here.

Great news! The newest version of the Core Performance Center software, Version 1.4, is on its way.

Over the last several weeks, the Core Performance technology team has been putting the final touches on the updated software. It includes several exciting changes to movement selection, variety and intensity.

Foundational Theme
CPC v1.4 offers a new ‘entry’ program for those who want to ease their way into the CPC methodology. If you’re coming off of an injury or you’ve been out of the gym for a while, the new CPC Foundational programs are just the thing to put you back on track to meet your goals.

New Movements
We’ve added more than 40 new movements, ranging from beginner to advanced levels of difficulty, to the Prescription Engine. You’ll be able to identify one of these new movements by the addition of three new video models, including our very own Jen Freemas.

Microcycle (Schedule) & Movement Selection Logic Changes
Our movement selection logic has been updated to include a greater variety of Splits (the combination of movement types in a workout session) and fewer Corrective & Regen days. These changes will help bring more variety to your prescribed movements, making your workouts seem less routine. Scheduling Tip: Reserving your workouts in advance will allow the Prescription Engine to provide you with the greatest variety of movements.

Minor Bug Fixes
While we like to think of the CPC as the ideal workout environment, we realize that no software is perfect.  With your help, we have been able to identify and fix several issues. If something in your program doesn’t seem right, please let us know. This information can help us identify new or lingering issues.

I would like to take an opportunity to thank everyone who was involved in the process of gathering requirements, developing, testing, fixing, retesting, and deploying this release!

If you ever have any questions or recommendations regarding the CPC Software, make sure to talk to one of the friendly and capable staff members at Core Performance Center, or please feel free to drop me a line (acohn@athletesperformance.com).

Thanks,

Andy Cohn
Senior Product Manager, Core Performance