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When you go to the gym do you usually just work on cardio or weight training? Balance training is not really common at the gym unless you are at a specific class like yoga or Pilates. It turns out that maintaining a good center of gravity is very important. Without good balance, also known as postural stability, you
make yourself prone to falls and potential injuries.
Postural stability is defined as the ability to maintain an upright position. It comes in two forms, static and dynamic. Static postural stability is when you are standing and not moving while dynamic stability is when you are moving or doing specific movements. Though you may not realize it, you are doing one or the other right now. Even when you are sitting down reading this blog you are doing some form of postural stability.
Balance training is important to improve posture functionality. We constantly need to be able to balance ourselves to do everyday activities. As we age we are more likely to lose our sense of balance and become prone to falling. This is because our muscular strength is one of the most important factors that keeps us balanced. When muscular strength reduction happens, so does the base support of the body’s ability to maintain postural stability. Unfortunately, reduction of muscular strength is unavoidable as people get older, making balance training crucial.
For people new to balance training, the ideal aid to use is the balance pad. Balance pads can be used for a lot of balance exercises and are not limited to just one form of exercise. They are usually made of foam and a smooth surface. Its foam surface provides an instability challenge that enables people to use their muscles to keep balance. The CanDo® Balance Pad is a great quality pad that can be used for just one person or for a whole group. It can be used for multiple types of exercises including Pilates, yoga, preventative exercises and physical rehabilitation. With continued use, users will improve their coordination and balance. For optimal performance, take socks and shoes off prior to using the balance pad.
Improving and maintaining a good center of gravity is very important, especially as we grow older. One way to combat the effects of aging is to balance train. Balance pads are a great tool for balance training, as helps us with our static and dynamic postural stability.
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Article written by William Graves.