Free your core with a ball!

In this lesson I show you how to use a small ball to really improve the mobility of your core. As we get older its very easy to forget just how important it is to have not just a strong core but a mobile core too. As martial artists and dancers know all too well the ability to initiate movement from your centre is the foundation of all good movement.

A baby begins to learn this from their first day.

Important medical information which you should read before undertaking the lesson: Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. These lessons are not intended to diagnose any medical condition or to replace your healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare professional to design an appropriate exercise prescription. If you experience any pain or difficulty with these exercises, stop and consult your healthcare provider. If you experience any symptoms of weakness, unsteadiness, light-headedness or dizziness, chest pain or pressure, nausea, or shortness of breath. Mild soreness after exercise may be experienced after beginning a new exercise. Contact your physician if the soreness does not improve after 2-3 days.

The ball I am using in the video is one of a pair of orange Franklin Method balls. Erik Franklin is a brilliant movement teacher who has written a number of excellent books. You can find out more about his work at www.franklinmethod.com

I bought a pair of these balls of Amazon for about £25 but have found out that it is cheaper to buy them in the UK from the UK branch of Sissel. Their website page is:
https://www.sisseluk.com/cat/c-balanc...

Some of my students have used the Miracle Balls of Elaine Petrone. I've used them too and they are also excellent.

You can find out more about my teacher Michelle Tuner's amazing work especially with children at www.movementlesson.com

To find out more about my classes and one to one lessons: www.stewarthamblin.co.uk