What are the Abdominals For?

Your abs are not just about strength

In this 1-hour online workshop, Polestar Educator Juan Nieto demystifies the role of the abdominal muscles, fascial connections and spinal structures. Touching on subjects such as motor control, feedback mechanisms and core control, Juan highlights what the abdominals are designed to do and how they function during different activities. This workshops brings these popular concepts to life in the Pilates environment by offering different stimuli to familiar movements, such as the plank. This workshop will help you understand what is really important about the abdominal structures and you may be surprised to find out that it’s not about strength!