Stability and Balance
Building Functional Balance for Figure Skaters
It's very easy to get carried away with our training, and fall into the addictive thought pattern that more is better. In my mind, we need to be wiser...
Improve Your Durability With 3 BOSU Exercises
Recent research indicates that neuromuscular training is essential for minimizing injuries to athletes such as ACL injuries, ankle sprains and lower...
Stability Training Can Improve Your Agility and Range of Motion
The physical demands of soccer rival that of the technical skills needed to succeed on the playing field. The successful athlete must balance the unique...
10 Balance Exercises That Will Make Every Athlete Better
Balance and stability are two key components for better athletic performance. They increase an athlete's center of gravity allowing them to produce...
Balance Exercises That Are Game-Changers
Homeostasis is the body's internal balance system. It is the regulation of everything organic, monitoring and changing blood pressure, body temperature,...
STACK Challenge: 60-Second Balance and Endurance Test
Every week, a new STACK Challenge gives you an opportunity to test your athletic ability and win a STACK T-shirt. Take the challenge and enter to win a T-shirt by [...]
The Year-Round Core Workout
Is your conditioning program still only focusing on the big three: strength, size and speed? If so, you're missing an essential fourth "S" to complete your training package: stability—more specifically, [...]
Perfect for Any Sport: Leg-Balancing Exercises
You practice balance every day by staying on your feet, so your current balance is probably sufficient for everyday tasks. But imagine how much better you'd be in your sport [...]
Soccer Balance Drills to Improve On-Field Performance
Soccer is played on a single leg. Unless you are a goalie, you are doing something wrong if you have two feet planted on the ground. So, practicing your skills [...]
Exercise of the Week: Single-Leg Stability Holds
The STACK Exercise of the Week will help you improve your overall sports performance—including strength, speed, conditioning and flexibility. This week, we highlight the Single-Leg Stability Hold, an exercise that [...]