There is a great deal of misunderstanding about what Core is, how it functions, and how to make it stronger. These misunderstandings are taking place in gyms, voice studios, pilates, yoga classes, and even in physiotherapy offices. Many are confusing the UCVM with a "Strong Core." The UCVM does not increase Core strength; in fact, this action SHUTS OFF THE CORE. In most cases, unless we are high-level athletes or stage performers, we don't need to make the core stronger, we need to make it more effective - there is far too much straining and tightening disguised as "core work". The key is this: The sixpack, or rectus abdominis, is NOT CORE. When we stop over-exerting/over-tonicizing our (external) rectus abdominis and external obliques (UCVM) our Deep Core (Pelvic Floor, Transverse Abdominis, Quadratus Lumborum, Psoas, Diaphragm and Multifidus) ENGAGES ON IT'S OWN. Therefore, by unwinding surface tension we have access to greater core strength that has been there all along. The Wilson Method is in the process of revolutionizing the way we move, live, and exercise.
