Fitness Tip | GET BALANCED FOR SPORTING GLORY

No matter what your sport is, possessing good balance can often make the difference between winning and losing.

Balance can be improved significantly by having a strong and stable core, which not only enhances skill and stamina levels but also reduces the risk of injury. Improving our proprioception (the ability to know where different parts of our body are in space at a given point in time) is also another vital component for achieving great balance.

A highly effective technique for developing core strength and improved proprioception is balance training. This involves destabilising the body, through using specific fitness aids such as wobble boards and stability discs, whilst performing various exercises.

The benefits of balance training are well established and the vast majority of professional sportspeople incorporate this type of training into their exercise routines. However, it is a very dynamic training method which can result in injury if not performed correctly. It is therefore advisable to work with a qualified fitness professional when undertaking this form of exercise.

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