Like running

[Sharla]

Changing from heels low and high i think works as a dynmamic sort of PNF stretch. The basis of PNF being if you allow a muscle to tire a little and then stretch to the point it can move voluntarily itself (without being forced by pulling on your leg etc) it allows an efficient functional increase in flexibility.

Increase in flexibility with normal PNF stretching is always good enough to be visible immediately and if you're not forcing your leg to stretch by using another limb to pull it you are working the range your leg can move in when you're using it.

So you work one stride type and those muscles get a little tired, then you change to the opposite which stretches some of the muscles you were just working (here primarily the quads and hip flexors i think) and it works the same way PNF stretching does. After a few rounds you've PNF stretched some muslces while exercising them.

Who knows the fact you're doing it with aerobic exercise and pumping all that oxygen through might have some added benefits too?

[Scrap]

Youve got it Sharla, also while doing the Lunges back and Forward keeping a good Head stability, works the hip flexus and Abs so protecting the Spinal column. For you Ill put some more up.

[Sharla]

Thanks Scrap I really do find this stuff fascinating and can't wait to give it a go!

I was going to write more but my stupid internet connection dropped out.

Anyway I'm guessing you do it both with the band in front and behind because falling backwards is as bad as falling forwards. The big circular band exercise looks like it might stretch the muscles down your side under your armpits?

I know this area can get tight and can be awkward to stretch and so it that's what it targets that's a bonus! I think when i get tight there it seems to make me hunch a bit so I think they're posturally important.

Also working some muscles in the hips there. I'd need to sit down with a few books to work it out which ones ..... I'll keep studying

[Scrap]

Some more

[Scrap]

[WayneFlint]

Good vid scrap, i can remember when i saw this lad first skipping on the wobble board lol, pretty intense. his balance and coordination were exeptional, the rollers are one of my fave next to the wobbly board make your feet very fast and light.

[The Student]

Good vid scrap, i can remember when i saw this lad first skipping on the wobble board lol, pretty intense. his balance and coordination were exeptional, the rollers are one of my fave next to the wobbly board make your feet very fast and light.

SKIPPING on the wobble board??!!