Indo Board Highlights from IHRSA 2010 Part 2

This is a highlight from IHRSA 2010 in San Diego at the Indo Board Booth where I was working. I was Filming while Chip was spotting and teaching people how to train on the Indo Board. For more info see http://www.fitnesstrainingbyjon.com or http://www.indoboard.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_3&products_id=3&kbid=2093&m=44&i=59 Everyone should care about their balance. For starters, its the basic skill needed in practically every sport and it is one of the most basic, functional elements necessary for leading a healthy, injury-free life. While balance training programs have long been recognized as a critical part of improving athletic performance, balance training also remains the basis for improving neuromuscular response, proprioceptive conditioning and postural awareness. Recent studies also indicate that balance training can also condition and improve musculoskeletal stability and strengthen the core musculature. When beginning a balance training program most people notice that their undivided attention must remain focused on struggling to stay balanced and upright. After several weeks, however, these same people will likely notice that they are more confident in their ability to maintain balance and that the formerly difficult balance exercises are performed much easier and do not require the same amount of focus and struggle. This is due to the fact that not only balance can be improved through training but that many forms of balance training have the secondary effect of strengthening the musculoskeletal systems of lower extremities and trunk thereby creating not only better balance but a body that has stronger and more stable structures. Lowering your center of gravity is the key to perfect and long lasting balance. Keeping your knees bent and back straight is the #1 rule to maintaining a balanced position. This is achieved by keeping your feet even with and under your shoulders, dropping your butt by bending your knees and keeping your back straight while keeping your arms ... Distributed by Tubemogul.