"It was almost two years of work before I went out to Jaws for the first time,” said Gomez, who was already a Stand Up Paddling (SUP) world champion when she decided to commit to big wave surfing.

Balance boards might sound like a children's toy, but these wobbly little pieces of fitness kit could in fact be the key to improving your core strength (by engaging your muscles as you try and stay ...

A balance board is a plank that rests on a hub or is placed on a cylindrical roller to give it more movement and instability. A piece of physiotherapy equipment, it is now widely used by fitness ...

You may not realize it, but having good balance is important for practically everything. Even walking or leaning down to tie your shoe lace requires balancing skill. Balance training can help ...

Enhancing balance and coordination is not only beneficial for athletes but also for individuals of all ages and fitness levels. Improved balance and coordination contribute to better posture, ...

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