Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Personal Training Means Proper Workouts

On The Ball Fitness thinks that it is great to have the motivation to work out on your own. Exercising is a key factor in maintain a healthy lifestyle, and a great way to get in the shape you have always wanted to be in. But working out on your own can be difficult if you are not a trained professional. When you work out with a personal trainer, you are working with someone who knows what they are doing; someone that can tailor your routine to meet your needs and ability. If you’re looking for NJ fitness, visit On The Ball Fitness in Fair Haven!

 

As a certified personal trainer recognized by the American Council of Exercise since 1994, you can get in the best shape of your life at On The Ball Fitness! Give us a call at 732-576-8081 today to get started! “Like” us on Facebook for more tips on how to stay healthy!

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Tips for Improving Balance

Here at On the Ball Fitness in Fair Haven, we provide the utmost personal fitness to our customers. Not only do we engage in personalized exercise routines, we can also help you achieve balance. Could you use a little more balance in your life? We thought so! In our efforts to be social, we are using Facebook and Twitter to give our fans some fitness tips and insight into to what we do best at On the Ball Fitness.



Improving your balance takes time and practice. While we can help you achieve your goals, here are some tips to get you started:
  • Keep moving. If your joints don’t get a regular workout, they get weaker over time, putting your at risk for balance problems.
  • Proper posture. Aging often affects how you stand and sit, getting worse over time.
  • Muscle strength. Strong muscles are necessary to help you regain your footing quickly if you start to lose balance.
  • Check your medication; some drugs can affect your balance.
  • Get up slowly when you have been sitting or lying down to help prevent drops in blood pressure that can make you lose your balance.
  • Slight changes in hearing can affect your balance, be sure to get your hearing checked out.
  • Not being able to see clearly can also make you lose your footing.
Stay social with us and “Like” us on Facebook to find out how you can keep your balance in