Fitness Together Brecksville: Trainer Tuesdays: Why Should I Incorporate Balance Into My Workout?

Trainer Tuesdays

Welcome back to the weekly edition on Trainer Tuesdays. Make sure to check in at our blog every Tuesday evening to learn the expertise of our great staff. Aside from being fantastic exercise coaches, they are also extremely knowledgeable in many aspects of health and fitness; so, it's time that you get to know them a little better! Each week, we will post a frequently asked, or sometimes just a fun fitness related question followed by the answers of each of the trainers at Fitness Together Brecksville.

Why Should I Incorporate Balance Into My Workout?

Kelly Bailey: Balance is something we talk about all the time: balancing life, balancing schedule, balancing work and play. How often have you thought about your physical ability to balance? Balance training is an important aspect of training that should not be ignored. Athletes know the benefits of balance training because many sports require good balance. In my own personal experience as an equestrian athlete, core and balance training have improved my riding ability. But balance is important for everyone, and most especially for older adults. Incorporating balance training can greatly reduce the risk of falls and broken bones. Try incorporating one or two balance moves into your next routine and reap the long-term benefits!

Jenn Noggle: Balance is very important to overall wellness. Like our muscular strength, we “use it or lose it”. If you have poor balance, you are setting yourself up for much bigger problems down the road. You likely often hear about the older population falling and ending up with broken bones or worse. This is not necessarily because someone is clumsier or trips more often than the average person, but rather they probably have poor balance. This means that the chances of catching yourself or regaining balance once you trip is slim. Because most of the population spends most of the day sedentary, I see countless individuals who don’t even realize how poor their balance is. While it is great to include balance work in your regular workouts, you can also start as simply as balancing on 1-leg while brushing your teeth. The more you work at it, the better it will be. Better balance means a greater quality of living no matter what your age!

Steven Madden: As trainers, we often include exercises that require stabilization. When asked why, most people seem to be puzzled by the idea that we want to improve their balance. Outside of the grade school playground, most people don't know why they need to work on their balance. Working on balance improves your coordination, athletic skill, and posture. This makes you less prone to injury and gives you greater stability as you age. This can help prevent falls and help keep you independent as you age. After all, improving quality of life is part of why people train in the first place.

Taynee Pearson: Please excuse Taynee as she is out of town this week!

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Trainer Tuesdays: Why Should I Incorporate Balance Into My Workout?

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