Flexibility and Balance Training

Flexibility training is often the most overlooked part of fitness. Let’s be clear. Flexibility training is equally important as strength and endurance training.

So, what exactly is flexibility? It is the ability to move any joint through a range of motion. Increased range of motion means increased circulation and stability. This also means less pain in the joints and less chance for injury. Increased flexibility also speeds recover and improves physical appearance through better, taller posture. The good news is that no matter what your age, you can improve your flexibility and with it, your quality of life.

Body Within not only teaches proper lifting techniques, but also shows you how to stretch during and after exercise. Here are few examples of stretches that anyone can do and feel better from.

• Active Leg Raise: Watch Video
• Hamstring Stretch: Watch Video

• Shoulder Stretch: Watch Video

For over ten years, Body Within has helped many clients gain strength and flexibility. As a bonus to building a strong, pliable body balance often is improved as well. When people use their bodies they become more aware of how to control them. A strong core and good posture helps improve balance. Also a conditioned person is more likely to be able to control a stumble, because they can pull themselves out of a fall and not let momentum take off.

If you need help with flexibility training or are trying to improve your balance, give Body Within a call at 517.404.3488. We have many ways to help lengthen your muscles while strengthening your body and improving your balance.