That title is a cheeky way of introducing a post celebrating the art of handbalance. But, keeping your workouts and your ordinary affairs in a sensible balance is no bad thing.  Hand balancing requires strength and a strong core, plus flexible shoulders. And, because your balance organs are in your ears, when you're upside down they are close to the ground - so learning to balance on your hands is harder than learning to balance on your feet. And remember how long that took you! So, don't despair if it doesn't work for you straight away. Just keep practicing. And remember, the correct stance is a dead straight line through wrists, elbows, shoulders, hips, legs, feet and toes. Your chest should be ever-so-slightly hollowed. OK so far? We'll start with that perfection - but feel free to practice against a wall, both ways around, to develop your endurance for supporting your weight wrong-way up! Which of those is best? Above the waist - left. Below the waist - right (espec...

You can't beat gymnastics for building a great all-round physique along with exceptional fitness, flexibility and endurance. Start young and keep going! Make time for fun, too!  But discipline is important too:    

 Acrobatics and gymnastics require high levels of physical preparation and maintenance - which is the business of this blog, of course! Today's collection features both: a few professionals but mainly amateurs who practice the sports for fun and love to enter competitions and entertain while they can. In performance, at work, rest and play. We can all engage with that - so be inspired...  Handstands we shall cover in another post shortly.