WHY WORK ON YOUR BALANCE
To help you stay grounded, of course! And that's not even a joke. Balance is very important for all your sports activities. It's quite obvious when it comes to sports like skiing, trail running or kitesurfing: for these sports, good balance can keep you from falling or getting injured (especially by strengthening your ankles).
So, balance is pretty useful, don't you think?
I DON'T KNOW WHICH EXERCISES TO DO. HAVE YOU GOT ANY TIPS?
We've got loads of ideas for you! Just copy and paste the link below into your internet browser:
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You can download the free poster to your smartphone or print it off. You'll find a dozen different exercises, developed in partnership with certified personal trainers, that you can do with your balance cushion.
HOW DO YOU ADJUST YOUR BALANCE CUSHION?
First, it is important that you don't feel the ground when you sit on your cushion. If you can feel the ground, inflate the cushion using a pump with a needle (sold separately - reference: 8369006).
The air pressure inside the cushion is what determines the instability level. The more your disc is inflated, the less you'll work your balance; the less it is inflated, the more you'll work your balance.
What is proprioception?
Proprioception is your ability to perceive where your body is in space, whether consciously or not. It uses numerous receptors that tell your brain what position your various body parts are in. It affects your balance and reflexes. The good news is that you can improve your mobility by regularly doing exercises!