Because It’s Hard!!!

Being in and out of gyms all day, I’m sure you can imagine the things I see.  (Many of which I’ll probably share at some point.)  the Standing on the ball thing really gets me!!!! WTF are you training to be, a circus elephant????

When I ask someone why they do it, usually get because it works my core.  Well, how do you know it works your “core”, because it’s hard….. you should try it.  

       first of all because it’s hard is not a good enough reason for me to try it.  Balancing on the balls of my feet off of the edge of a cliff is probably harder than standing on a ball, why don’t you go try that!

Now let’s be serious for a moment, Balance and stability are way over used in this industry.  Most people are not balanced or stable enough to stand on the ground…. the ground moves people, it’s already an unstable surface.  let’s start there.  Balance and stability are most important inside the body, not outside.  Just because you can hold it together long enough to stand on a ball (or another “unstable” apparatus) does not mean that you have balance and stability inside  your body.  Think about it!

 

DISCLAIMER *this is not meant to offend anyone, these are just my thoughts.  This does not mean that standing on a ball or any other balance training protocol is wrong or bad. Just think about it and be safe!