Self Care Simplified

255. Can’t Feel Your Abs? How to Get Atrophied Core Muscles To Fire Again


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Can’t feel your abs firing and engaging when you do core exercises?

This week’s question comes from listener Judy: “I can tell that my core is really weak, and I want to strengthen it because I know it’s causing a lot of issues for my back and for my hips. But it feels like whenever I do ab exercises, I just can’t feel those muscles firing. What am I doing wrong?”

In this shortie episode, I’m breaking down:

  • What’s actually required for a muscle to “flex”
  • Muscle atrophy and what causes it
  • The BEST way to get your core muscles to properly engage again

Strong core, here you come!

Do you have a burning question that you need answered? I’d love to help you out for FREE! Just head to www.vigeofit.com/ask and I’ll take care of you on an upcoming Friday episode.

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