Jonathan Su - 6-Minute Core Strength: Simple Core Exercises to Improve Posture, Build Balance, and Relieve Back Pain

Copyright 2021 by Jonathan Su

6-Minute Core Strength

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Paperback ISBN: 978-1-7355904-7-9
eBook ISBN: 978-1-7355904-8-6
Audiobook ISBN: 978-1-7355904-9-3

Free Bonus Material

I want to make sure you get as much value as possible from this book, so Ive put together a few additional free bonus materials to help you, including:

Videos demonstrating each exercise and their variations to increase or decrease the difficulty level

Workout plans neatly laid out and provided in PDF and Excel formats

A monthly email newsletter with tips to help you succeed on your health and fitness journey

To get instant access to all of this free bonus material, go here now: www.sixminutefitness.com/corebonus

And if you have any questions or run into any difficulties, just shoot me an email at jonathan@sixminutefitness.com, and Ill do my best to help!

Youve probably heard about the importance of having good core muscle strength. Indeed, a growing body of science shows that core strength is essential for people of all ages and fitness levels, and that the real-world benefits of having a strong, stable core are endless.1

Having a strong core can:

improve your balance and posture, keeping you standing strong and tall well into old age

relieve back or knee pain and protect your joints from excessive wear and tear

prevent exercise- or work-related injuries and make it easier to do daily tasks

improve sports performance

In short, your core is essential for just about everything you do because your core is the foundation that allows you to sit, stand, twist, bend, lift, walk, run, and jump.

Clearly, you need to improve your core strength. So what if I could show you how to develop core strength faster than you ever thought possible? What if I gave you a science-based, field-tested approach that takes only six minutes a dayand what if you could see real results in just 15 days?

This book will show you the simple science of building core strength quickly, safely, and effectively with little or no equipment. No matter your age, weight, fitness level, or financial constraints, after reading this book, you will feel empowered to transform your body and your life.

Im Dr. Jonathan Su, physical therapist, fitness expert, and author of the bestseller 6-Minute Fitness at 60+.

Throughout my career, Ive read thousands of pages of scientific literature and tried just about every type of treatment, technique, and exercise program you can imagine.

Ive even coauthored the clinical textbook Netters Orthopaedic Clinical Examination, which teaches healthcare professionals how to evaluate and treat physical dysfunction wherever it shows up in the body.

At this point, I can confidently say that while I dont know everything, I know what works and what doesnt.

The muscles that make up your core and why they require a different training approach than traditional strength training

Why an overreliance on sit-ups, crunches, and other forward-bending exercises may do more harm than good

The importance of core awareness and core bracing during core exercises and most everyday movements, with simple steps to mastering both

Over 25 of the most effective exercises you can do at home using little or no equipment, including variations to match any fitness level

Workouts to address specific goals, such as improving posture, improving balance, relieving pain, and more

Imagine waking up every morning and feeling excited because you know your body is finally working with you, not against you. Imagine feeling more capable and confident in your body and ready to do all the things you want to do in life. All of this is within your reach, and its easier than you think.

Ive designed the exercises and workouts in this book with a ton of flexibility and variation to fit the needs of just about anyone imaginable.

If youre new to core strengthening, getting back into exercising after a long break, or just feel like you need to brush up on foundational techniques of core strengthening, I suggest spending some time on part 2. This part of the book will help you understand and apply core awareness and core bracing, which are essential during core exercises and most everyday movements.

If youre experienced with core strengthening and you prefer the freedom of putting together your own workouts la carte style, feel free to jump directly to part 3. This part of the book provides easy-to-follow instructions for over 25 exercises you can do at home using little or no equipment, with variations to match any fitness level.

If you prefer a more prescriptive approach to core strengthening, part 4 provides beginner, intermediate, and advanced level workouts that are a fantastic starting point for anyone wanting to jump into core strengthening without having to figure things out. These workouts can be completed in as little as six minutes. For those who want more exercise, 12-minute and 18-minute workouts are also available.

Part 4 also includes core workouts that address specific goals such as improving posture, relieving pain, building balance, and enhancing walking or running performance. If you dont find what youre looking for, you can always email me at and Ill be happy to point you in the right direction.

Ive worked with thousands of people of all ages and fitness levels using the same program youre about to learn in this book. If you follow this program exactly as I laid it out, I promise youll see real results in your body and your life in as little as 15 days.

Dont wait! Turn to the next page right now and begin your journey to the life-changing transformation that awaits.

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