This months training tip from our top fitness professionals:

    Balancing

Introducing simple balance movements & exercises in your training programmes will develop muscle strength, stamina & endurance.  This will help to lose weight, burn fat, build muscle & improve overall fitness levels.

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Basic standing on one leg (Not holding on) for 1 minute is harder than it sounds.  You will see progress after just 1 week as your tendons & ligaments will instantly become stronger supporting your body through its joints.  Perfecting the art of balance will increase your concentration & relaxation levels, this is practicing the basic form of Yoga & Pilates.  With no or very little equipment needed to perform balancing techniques it is widely recommended by advanced personal trainers & accepted by a vast amount of our clients because the moves can be completed at home, outside or in a quite corner at your local gym. 

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Simple balancing plan: If you require pictures & further explanations, please ask here

WEEK 1: Single leg standing balance, standing next to a wall for emergency support.

1st set - 1 minute hold

REST FOR 30 SECONDS

2nd set - 90 seconds hold

REST FOR 30 SECONDS

3rd set - 2 minutes hold

WEEK 2: Single leg standing balance, with free knee at hip height throughout.

1st set - 90 seconds hold

REST FOR 20 SECONDS

2nd set - 2 minutes hold

REST FOR 20 SECONDS

3rd set - 150 seconds hold

WEEK 3: Single leg standing balance, with free knee at hip height throughout and standing on a soft surface (e.g. pillow, cushion, mattress, bed, folded up sheet or towel, hard sponge)

1st set - 90 seconds hold

REST FOR 20 SECONDS

2nd set - 3 minutes hold

REST FOR 20 SECONDS

3rd set - 5 minutes hold

Complete 5 to 7 times per week

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