Table 3. The CORE program.
Exercise Instruction and progress Volume
Week 1-4 13.5 min./session; 27 min./week
Front plank supporting with 4 points 3 sets of 50 s
Back bridge dynamic lifting and lowering of the hips 3 x 50 s
Side plank left side lying (L), or right side lying (R) 3 x 30 s L, R
Quadruped raise right arm and left leg (A), left arm and right leg (B) 3 x 2 x 15 s A, B
Back extension raise trunk and hold, push back shoulder blades 3 x 50 s
Week 5-8 15 min./session; 30 min./week
Front plank raise alternately left (A) and right leg (B) 3 sets of 50 s
Back bridge marching (knee to chest alternately 3 x 50 s
Side plank left side lying (L), or right side lying (R) 3 x 30 s L, R
Quadruped right arm / left leg (A), left arm / right leg (B); increase time 3 x 2 x 15 s A, B
Back extension raise trunk and hold, bob extended arms alternately 3 x 50 s