Balance Training
Welcome!
If you’re here, you’re probably feeling that your balance isn’t quite as good as it used to be.
There could be lots of reasons for this, but the fact is, we just don’t tend to practice our balance on a regular basis. So it deteriorates.
But it doesn’t have to. Fortunately, like any other skill, balance generally improves with practice.
Research has shown that short, regular bouts of balance practice can significantly reduce the risk of a fall, and improve neuromuscular awareness and confidence in moving.
I’m Jim Lobley, professional trainer and movement coach, and I work with people on improving their balance all the time. I’d like to create opportunities for people to practice their balance together on a regular basis. These would be 15-20 minute online classes, a few times per week, using a variety of inexpensive props to challenge and improve our balance. I’m hoping you’ll join me.
Since The Long Game is still in its beta phase, I haven’t set specific times and dates for these classes. I first want to get a sense of the level of interest, and what time of day would be ideal.
If you would kindly fill out the following form, I will notify you as soon as we have 4-5 people who are interested in joining a class.
FAQs about balance training, including equipment:
20 minutes of balance training.
Exercises could include rolling the foot on a ball to stimulate sensory awareness in the feet; circling the ankles for mobility and sensory-motor responsiveness; leg-strengthening exercises; movements for core stability; ball swinging movements with balance; practicing quick movements with arms and legs; mobility/stability exercises; and practicing balance on the balance pad. Every class will be slightly different.
- Open floor space (5’ x 5’ is plenty)
- A small ball of some sort (golf, tennis, lacrosse, or one of these)
- Foam Balance Pad
- Either a 2.2 lb or a 3.3 lb “Softmed” medicine ball
Anyone can benefit from either level, as all the exercises are modifiable to your level. However, the level of challenge will generally be pitched a little higher in Level 2, and a little lower in Level 1.
- Level 1: People who have difficulty balancing on one leg for more than 5 seconds.
- Level 2: People who can comfortably balance on one leg for 5 – 10+ seconds.
Questions? Feel free to call or text me @ 413-341-6848
