Why Should We Be Thinking About Balance Training
Why Should we be Thinking about Balance Training One of the most overlooked and possibly the most important component of fitness is balance . When we talk about fitness and exercise, we automatically conjure up thoughts of treadmills, dumbbells, the latest trend of fitness classes or celebrity "keep fit" DVD's. Does anyone actually put aside time in their busy fitness regime to concentrate on the art of balance? No they don't.....at a push perhaps 5 minutes on the Bosu ball but that's it! The Importance of Balance Good balance is required for just about everything we do such as walking, standing still, getting out of a chair and bending over just to pick something up from the floor. Balance skills may not come naturally to some and this skill needs to be worked at with consistency. Balance training strengthens the muscles that keep us upright and stable. This includes our legs and core muscles and working on these will improve stability and prevent falls