What is the Powerhouse/Core? What are the muscles/structures involved and purpose?

Question 1

the area from the bottom of the rib cage to a line across the hip joints in front and the base of the buttocks in back

Answer 1

the powerhouse

Question 2

what area is the powerhouse?

Answer 2

the area from the bottom of the rib cage to a line across the hip joins in front and the base of the buttocks in back

Question 3

If the _____ is working consistently throughout any pilates exercise, the limbs should be able to move in a coordinated and connected manner

Answer 3

powerhouse

Question 4

Core stability refers to

Answer 4

Core stability refers to the ability to keep the pelvis and the spine in the proper position while moving any part of the body in isolation, or moving the entire body at once

Question 5

Core stability refers to the ability to keep the ____ and the _____ in the proper _____ while moving any part of the body in ______, or moving the ____ body at once

Answer 5

Core stability refers to the ability to keep the pelvis and the spine in the proper position while moving any part of the body in isolation, or moving the entire body at once

Question 6

The six primary muscles that constitute the Powerhouse are the …

Answer 6

transverse abdominis, diaphragm, rotators, multifidus, quadratus lumborum, and the pelvic floor.

Question 7

These muscles make up the ____: transverse abdominis, diaphragm, rotators, multifidus, quadratus lumborum, and the pelvic floor.

Answer 7

powerhouse