Beyond Core Work: Building Complete Lower Body Strength
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It is Spring time which is a wonderful time to grow and rejuvenate. Here at Core Conditioning we incorporate a whole body integration approach. This month we will focus on lower body strength training which improves performance on trails, during lateral movements, and in activities requiring sustained quad and hip strength.
Quadriceps and hip abductors determine knee stability and force generation during climbing, descending, and directional changes. Weak hip abductors allow knee valgus (inward collapse), increasing knee and other lower body injury risk and creating compensatory patterns. These deficiencies can present themselves during physical activity creating problems.
This month's Move of the Month demonstrates band walks in a squat position—building quad strength while activating hip abductors to reinforce proper knee alignment. The movement applies to hiking steep terrain, basketball, football, soccer, and everyday tasks like stair climbing.
Schedule an assessment to identify your strength deficits and dysfunctions and develop programming for April's outdoor activities.
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Greek Lemon Chicken
Chicken thighs baked in a Greek-inspired lemon herb marinade with garlic, oregano, and thyme. The higher fat content in thighs ensures consistent moisture while the marinade delivers Mediterranean flavor. Ready in 40 minutes and pairs well with rice, roasted vegetables, or green beans.
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Band Walks in a Squat — Strong Quads and Hips
Want stronger legs and better squat form? In this video, we show a simple sideways band walk you can do in a squat. It builds your quads and hip abductors (your glutes that keep your knees in line). Great for basketball, football, soccer, and everyday movement.
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Continuing Their Journey as Balanced Body Educators
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This weekend, Brianna Cabot and Kimber Swanson are back in Sacramento completing their second course in the Balanced Body Educator program. We are incredibly proud of their dedication — and with 8 BBEs now under one roof, Core Conditioning's education team is truly something special. Congratulations, Brianna and Kimber!
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Reformer 2 Instructor Training
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Reformer 2 expands the potential of the Reformer with intermediate and advanced exercises and modifications along with programs designs for special populations including pre–and post–natal clients and clients with osteoporosis and lower back injuries. Class design, dynamic assessment and correcting common dysfunctional movement patterns are also included.
April 10-12, 2026
Core Conditioning (Studio City)
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Pilates Mat 3 Instructor Training
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Enhanced Pilates Mat completes the mat training by adding rings, rollers, bands and balls to the traditional Mat exercises. In addition, Enhanced Mat includes functional exercises for the upper and lower body expanding the Mat work beyond the core to develop whole body strength and flexibility.
April 17-19, 2026
Core Conditioning (Studio City)
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CoreAlign Instructor Training 2: Progressions
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CoreAlign 2 builds on the foundation of CoreAlign 1 with progressions of the key exercises learned in CoreAlign 1 and additional exercise categories, training options and teaching techniques.
April 25-26, 2026
Core Conditioning (Studio City)
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Strengthen Your Body.
Condition Your Life.
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