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Research Project
This chapter mentions that physical and mental health are of-
ten tied together. Do some more research into how the body and
mind are connected and how they affect each other. Some topics
you might consider include the placebo effect, depression, or the
effect of stress on health. Write a short report about your findings.
being a counselor, your body might feel pretty tired. If your core is
strong, you won’t have to worry about
chronic
pain or injuries. But if
you have a weak core, you’ll probably find your summer is a lot harder
than you thought it was going to be.
One of the big reasons core workouts keep you from getting injuries
is because they strengthen the back. Back pain and injuries are some
of the most common complaints, and can keep you sedentary instead
of doing what you love. Core workouts do a lot to strengthen back
muscles, and they also make sure that the muscles in the front of your
core are strong and are doing their share of the work. Weak front core
muscles translate into making your back work overtime, which can end
in pain and injury. In fact, doctors and
physical therapists
often rec-
ommend core exercises for people who suffer from back pain.
AGING WELL
You might not care so much now, but core workouts can really help
you age well. As people age, their muscles, bones, and more tend to
get weaker. Like anything else, bodies can start to not work as well the
longer we use them.