Welcome to episode 7 of the core series on the Love at First Science Podcast. This is the first of a 2 part series with Mike Golden. Mike Golden and I dive into how the visual and vestibular system are connected to the core. Honing in on unconscious and anticipatory core engagement, Mike presents brain-based and nervous-system-based insights on how the core engages to facilitate movement.

Welcome to episode 11 of the core series on the Love at First Science Podcast. Amy Carmody and I dive into changing the normality around gripping and squeezing the core as dancers. With a particular focus on progressive overload and core engagement based on the demand of the task hand, Amy offers insight into injuries in Yoga, and how much focus the core really needs.

Welcome to episode 5 of the core series on the Love at First Science Podcast. Diana Florio and I dive into debunking core cues, the importance of the coordination between the core and diaphragm, and how the core pressure system changes with different postures. Furthermore, she breaks down the biomechanics of plank, and revisits how core cues can change for the better.

Welcome to episode 4 of the core series on the Love at First Science Podcast. Hannah Barrett and I dive into core engagement in yoga, whether or not there needs to be so much focus on the core in yoga, and the power of mindset and pausing to bring awareness and attention.

Welcome to episode 3 of the core series on the Love at First Science Podcast. Finola Burrell and I dive into task-specific core engagement, this issues with "engaging the core," and how to truly activate the core to support your movement. The ultimate goal is to be able to activate and relax the trunk muscles.

Welcome to episode 2 of the core series on the Love at First Science Podcast. Clare Bourne and I talk into the pelvic floor as it relates to men and women, We cover how men have pelvic floor issues too, how to do a pelvic floor contraction, the pelvic floor during different stages of development in life, prolapse, and incontinence. The ultimate goal is to learn to let go as much as you're holding

Welcome to episode 1 of the core series on the Love at First Science Podcast. Dr. Nidhi Sharma and I talk into the core, dysfunction in the core, and address common cues in the fitness industry, debunking the need to hold a rigid and tight core.