Keeping strong abdominal muscles does more than making us look good. These support the upper body, are involved in everyday motions, and keep our organs safe. A weak abdomen, on the other hand, may contribute to low back pain and trouble making bending motions. Excess abdominal fat (also known as visceral fat) is the most […]
Stress-Free UCSC Wellness Event
Engaging with Student Life to Optimize Health The Student Union Assembly reached out to CORE to collaborate on a private event for coping with mental and physical health stressors surrounding finals and test taking. On the sunny mid-morning of March 13th, talented massage therapist Juan Alvizar offered five-minute chair massages to UC Santa Cruz Students. […]
CORE Parks & Rec
What event happened on Tuesday, January 29th, 2019? CORE had the pleasure of attending the Santa Cruz Parks & Rec Leadership Meet and Greet. It was hosted by the Coastal Watershed Council. Their mission is “to preserve and protect coastal watersheds through community stewardship, education, and monitoring.” The event was held outside next to the San […]
Upcoming Event: Pivot Towards Your Purpose
Santa Cruz CORE is hosting Pivot Towards Your Purpose, a women’s empowerment event held on September 28th at the Resource Center of Non-Violence in Santa Cruz, CA. As a woman, you have probably experienced how hard it is to branch out on your own in a male-dominated field of study. Not only is it made […]
Low Back Pain
Low back pain is becoming more common with each passing year and there are many reasons why. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), low back pain is the number one cause of disability worldwide (1). From bad postures to sedentary lifestyles, the incidence of back pain is detrimental to one’s quality of life including […]
Core Exercises Missing from your Training Routine
If you are a fitness enthusiast or an athlete, you will probably agree that choosing core exercises well is very crucial. Some core exercises have more benefits than others. They give the trainer more balance and strength even to perform other workouts. Athletes are in a better position to succeed in their core exercises when […]
Pivot Towards Your Purpose
A pivot point is an event or moment that changes the direction of your life. It is a sad fact that many people in our current society do not end up doing what they love. In 2013, The Washington Post announced that only 27 percent of college graduates had a job that was closely related to […]
Santa Cruz Paddlefest 2017
Last weekend was awesome! Our Santa Cruz CORE team participated in the 31st Annual Santa Cruz Paddlefest at Steamer Lane. Paddle surfers from all around the world came to compete at the Lane and take on the famous breaks we know and love. Hundreds of people gathered and passed through last weekend to enjoy a […]
CORE Mixer & Mini Expo!
YOU ARE INVITED CORE and Santa Cruz Chamber Mixer – Next Wednesday! Wednesday April 27th from 5-7pm. Join us for our upcoming networking mixer with wine and delicious appetizers. Santa Cruz Core Fitness and Rehab will be hosting an unforgettable mixer that all attendees will be raving about. There is not one person who would […]
Going GREEN at Santa Cruz CORE Fitness + Rehab
City of Santa Cruz Green Business Program It is with great excitement that we announce we are Going Green! Here at CORE, we are working on applying for Santa Cruz County Green Business Certification, and have begun making improvements and changes around the business! Luckily, we had already made great strides that are helping us […]
