the blog of balance performance physiotherapy

Balance has been teaching its clients how to use Kettlebells since 2003. Back then there was only one Certification workshop to attend and that was the RKC created by Pavel Tsatsouline and Dragon Door which I did in 2004. Things are VERY different now with an abundance of workshops, kettlebell businesses and trainer certifications available [...]

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CrossCore® and Mad Dogg Athletics announce strategic alliance to bring Rotational Bodyweight Training to the UK fitness Industry. CrossCore® Europe has just launched the new CrossCore® Rotational Bodyweight Training (RBT) and European Education Programme. The RBT programme is a 1-Day, 6-hour course worth 6 Continued Education Credits through ISSA and has been designed for personal [...]

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Always a pleasure to meet up with Cassidy Phillips and talk TPT, movement preparation, in-session use of TPT to enhance physical training performance, and recovery/regeneration: An hour spent over a coffee with Cassidy is incredibly educational. Was great to hear about the ongoing development of Trigger Point Performance programming and how the concept continues to [...]

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Latest video out of CrossCore USA showing diverse uses of CrossCore 180 and rotational bodyweight training. From simple rotational resistance training using CrossCore180 like a functional training tower to extreme rotational training with rotational dips and planches.

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Barefoot Running is controversial. I’ve heard it said of barefoot running that “it’s unnatural!”, some in the running press, amongst physios and sports therapists feel that its a recipe for sports injuries, particularly around the ankle and achilles tendon. On the other hand proponents feel barefoot running reduces risks of chronic injuries, increases running efficiency [...]

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For those who are starting to recognise the benefits of Rotational Bodyweight Training and rotational resistance training using CrossCore 180 for fitness, sports strength and conditioning or rehab “like” the CrossCore 180 UK Facebook page to keep up with developments and opportunities in the UK/Ireland. Click on this link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/CrossCore-180-UK/178839658829446 CrossCore remains the very best [...]

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CrossCore180 goes so far beyond suspension training, CrossCore is about movement, fluid rotational movement. TRX, Jungle Gym, AST and other strap systems are excellent at providing instability through suspension, CrossCore180 provides movement, rotation through a full range, and the ability to transform it into a functional training resistance machine not dissimilar from a cable machine. [...]

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Running Engineer, Naeem Akram & Fitness Explorer, Darryl Edwards host barefoot running and natural MOVEment workshop at Balance Performance. WHEN: 7.00-9.00pm, Tuesday 20th March 2012. WHERE: 113 Gauden Road, Clapham, London, SW4 6LE TO BOOK: visit http://balancephysiobarefootrunning.eventbrite.co.uk or contact Scott Morris on 020 7627 2308 / scott@balancephysio.com Many people are drawn to running as it [...]

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Nice article from CorePerformance covering some significant elements to recovery one of Balance’s key focus. TPT, foam rolling, active isolated stretching skills (ask for Trevor Speller) all taught at Balance. Hydration, nutrition and sleep knowledge available in abundance too. 5 Recovery Secrets of Endurance Athletes read the article by clicking HERE  

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Balance Performance has worked with the people of Clapham, Stockwell, Brixton, Balham and Tooting for over a decade now. We have developed an affinity with the endurance athlete community based on our expertise dealing with their avoidable overuse injuries and also with combat athletes, dancers and other performance artists based on our awareness and teaching [...]

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