The ankle is busy. It sits between the foot and the rest of the lower body, performing two important functions. Mobility to get where you’re going Stability to keep you upright while getting there The muscles surrounding the ankle, such … Read More
Author Archives: Balance Guy Training
How to Build Stronger, More Capable Feet
The feet are often overlooked because they are down there, hidden inside shoes. A lot is happening down there. Each foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, and 19 muscles and tendons. The feet are the main points of … Read More
3 Ways to Recover From a Setback
A setback- we all have them. Some wallow in them while others look for ways to overcome them. Some see it as a challenge, while others give up. If you choose to recover from a setback, it often involves equal … Read More
3 No-Time Training Workouts
When No Time Is An Issue Beyond laziness and not seeing the benefits of working out, having no time is the biggest issue with maintaining a consistent workout routine. This is when no-time training comes into play, but more on … Read More
What Consistency Looks Like
We’ve all heard the following advice before. Be consistent. Show up every day. If it’s important, do it daily. The big, flashy things we see, like kicking the winning goal, the photoshoot with six-pack abs, or having your name on … Read More
4 Exercises for a Healthy Vestibular System
I bet you’ve never given your vestibular system a second thought. Your muscles, your nerves, and even your digestive system, sure, but your vestibular system? Probably not. What is it? It is located in the inner ear, about the size … Read More
Does Exercise Order Matter?
“This is an order” is something you expect to hear from your spouse or boss. At times, they’re the same person. Exercise order is not an order to exercise, but rather the sequence in which you perform exercises, so that … Read More
Why Getting Worse Can Be Part of Getting Better
Do you remember the last time you got a cold, and you thought it couldn’t get any worse? After that, you began to feel better. Before getting better, there’s a period when getting worse happens. When you’re feeling sick, nobody … Read More
A Pain(ful) Conversation
Pain will stop you in your tracks. It makes you sit up and take notice. Hello, I’m here. Remember me? Oh yes, I remember. 13 days ago, I had double hernia surgery performed near my private place. Since then, I’ve … Read More