Weight Gain

My workouts feature balance work to a great extent to which I credit my slow progression. My experience has show me that variety of balance exercises is essential for neuroplasticity and confidence.

I love working out with giant inflatable exercise balls in many ways. They’re highly unpredictable and hard to injure yourself with (unless you’re riding them which I am known to do!) Some early moves I love are sit-ups holding a ball in one hand (and once you’ve mastered that go to a full stand and then sit back down, recline to your back and start over!) or just sitting in a chair and doing a press with a ball in one hand. Get your arm fully vertical and then lower it back down.

These moves require patience and practice, but they teach our muscles how to react with animal instinct, which improves the communication between mind and muscle, which should help us with balance long term! I’ve posted some of my balance work on this page. Or check me out on insta @holyshakes_shawn