A BALANCING ACT

Balance is a crucial foundation for movement. The body’s centre of gravity is dynamic and changes throughout every degree within the range of movement. This is influenced by the complexity or number of joint recruitment, body mass, anatomical body position, speed of movement and individual physiological status. Greater emphasis is being placed on synergistic muscles that provide for a strong framework and base for human movement and acceleration. Training for maximal stabilisation during dynamic movement could address greater facilitation of the body’s neuromuscular system. Using the fitball with rubber resistance provides for greater core musculature recruitment along with the benefits of muscular strength and endurance. An advanced workout for most people, beginners should first practice dynamic positioning while maintaining neutral spinal alignment on the fitball without added resistance.