I actually recommend starting balance training as soon as you hit your 40s, by doing unilateral (single-sided) moves and trying wobble board exercises. This can help with stability, co-ordination, and ...
A wobble board works by creating an unstable surface to balance on, which helps train the muscular and the neurological systems, explains Denise Smith, a physical therapist and running technique ...
We’ve all seen them, whether at the gym or in the corner of a friend’s dining room or lounge, but what exactly is a wobble board and how can it be helpful for runners? Well, let’s think about what ...
Wednesday is a day for seniors who are exercise enthusiasts to be more loud and proud than usual. National Senior Health and Fitness Day is upon us, a day meant to highlight and promote physical ...
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"A Runner's Guide to Connective Tissue" explains the importance of building the strength of your connective tissue—your bones, tendons and fascia—in order to be a less injury-prone runner. These ...
Balance is such a fundamental part of each movement that it hurts - sometimes literally - when it's gone. But to strengthen our balance, especially as we age, it turns out we do need to lose it. Or at ...
One of the most common questions I get asked by my personal training clients is how they can improve their balance. This is ...
Twists boards are a type of at-home exercise equipment that you stand and pivot on. Based on brand type, they have different round shapes and are curved on the bottom. They are also referred to as ...