Reason #353 Why YOU Should Strength Train

Fall prevention. 

This weekend, I was in the gym locker room getting changed after teaching. I had flip-flops on, and I stepped in a slick spot on the floor and saw my life flash before my eyes. 

I thought I was going to hit that floor hard.
I was actually a little surprised that I stayed on my feet. 

But I almost didn’t. 

It was a little scary, and I was afraid afterwards that I might’ve twisted or pulled something in the process of maintaining my balance. Luckily I didn’t.

I’m fairly young. I’m not prone to falls. But it can happen to anyone at any time. 

Are you prepared? 

Because I have people come up to me after BODYBALANCE every week to share that they struggle with the balance track and to ask for tips to improve their balance. Being able to stand on one leg and feel strong and grounded in Tree Pose is great and all, but not breaking a hip is 5000000 times better.

I was able to prevent myself from falling this weekend because I do things almost every day to make my body stronger, more stability, and better able to react. 

I teach BODYBALANCE twice a week.

I do single leg strength work, like lunges, single leg deadlifts, and calf raises.

I train mobility and strength for my feet and my ankles every single day. 

I do core exercises that force me to move in different ways and to RESIST movement in different ways. 

And I've developed enough muscle mass that if I was to fall, there’d be a bit of cushion, and I’d likely fare better than many people. 

Don’t wait until you’re older, or until it’s icy, or until your doctor tells you your bone density is low and you should do everything in your power not to fall. 

Start building that strength and stability NOW. 

If you're not sure where or how to start, email me (coachjustineh@gmail.com) or DM me on Instagram @jchcoaching
I've got your back.