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Burn with Kearns: Unveiling the blueprint for the 50 plus, Part eight – Balance – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer, fitness and exercise
In our daily lives, the concept of balance permeates various facets such as work, family, and personal time. Yet, beyond these, balance is also fundamental to human movement itself. Without it, transitioning from point A to point B becomes arduous. Balance isn’t merely a nice-to-have; it’s an integral part of everyone’s workout regimen, regardless of age or fitness level.
Contrary to outdated beliefs, balance isn’t something that diminishes with age. The Burn with Kearns principles debunk this notion. Balance contributes significantly to what’s known as kinesthetic awareness—the body’s inherent understanding of its position in space, including the precise location of limbs at any given moment. This awareness is crucial not just for athletic performance but also for everyday activities.
Consider learning to ride a bike as a child. Initially, it’s a wobbly experience, but with practice, balance improves, and riding becomes second nature. What many fail to recognize is that balance engages the entire core, inadvertently strengthening it. Moreover, improved balance reduces the risk of injury, as it enhances the body’s ability to maintain equilibrium, even in unexpected situations like falls.
What makes balance training even more enticing is its compatibility with traditional strength exercises. By incorporating balance into these routines, the central nervous system (CNS) experiences increased demand. This heightened demand translates to the activation of more muscles, leading to greater calorie expenditure and faster fitness gains. It’s a simple equation—more muscles engaged equals more calories burned, yielding faster results.
For individuals facing health challenges such as Parkinson’s disease, integrating balance into workouts can be transformative. Despite compromised health, enhancing balance improves overall productivity and well-being. Additionally, balance training fosters the development of new neural pathways, crucial as cognitive function naturally declines with age.
Now, let’s explore some methods to infuse balance training into your daily workout routine, blending traditional and non-traditional exercises seamlessly.
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Coach Kevin Kearns has been coaching in the world of fitness, nutrition, and tactical self defense for over 3 decades. As the former conditioning coach to 15 UFC Pro Fighters, and ranked in the Top 5 in the UFC , he is no stranger to the the importance of proper nutrition and proper mindset programming. He has long advocated to all his clients – athletes or the general population – about the importance of programming mind, body and spirit. Coach Kevin Kearns BS FMS CPT – Former conditioning coach to 15 UFC Pros Ranked in Top 5 by the UFC Personal Fitness Coach, Author, Columnist, Motivational Speaker, Corporate Wellness Consultant, Youth Wellness Program Provider, Certification Specialist, Personal Self Defense, and Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics Specialist.
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