Training with a balance board is a great way to strengthen your core. What we call the core of your body involves a series of muscles that help stabilize our trunk whenever we initiate a movement. Core training is today considered an essential aspect of all fitness training.
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The balance board is a fitness piece of equipment that offers a fun way to train your balance. It also improves your motor coordination skills, and it strengthens your core. It has also shown to calm and relax the person after a session.
It was originally created for skiers and surfers so ... Views: 1629
Did you know that when we feel understood by our doctor we do get better faster? In fact, the relationship between the doctor and the patient can stimulate…or hinder the efficacy of the treatment. Research has shown that people, who feel cared for with attention, not only reported a higher ... Views: 1232
Acquiring a healthy posture results in 4 majors benefits.
More energy
With an improved posture the body functions more effectively, thus requiring less effort to do daily tasks. A tall posture contributes to better breathing which in turn will improve the quality of sleep. That is why most ... Views: 1153
Our posture reflects our state of mind. Round shoulders and head forward often translate a lack of stamina and a need for safety, while an open posture promotes self-confidence. Let's look at the neurology behind our body structure, and try to understand how by changing the way we stand, we can ... Views: 1011
We never spent so much time in a seating position as we do today. We are living and working in a society where we spend, for the majority of us, more than 11 hours in a chair or on the couch. From the dining table to the car, from the office chair to the living room couch, we go through the day ... Views: 866