As gymnastics/acrobatics coaches, we always say that the gymnasts can never spend enough time on their hands (i.e. supporting their weight on their hands). They need a good handstand for every piece of apparatus, actually. Today we can see some results - mostly excellent, some perhaps not (but making the effort). Including acrobatic groups pitching and catching, working together. Definitely an exhibition of physical fitness, of course. This post is quite heavy on videos, but in many cases it is the action which is important. Bear with us!   This guy goes for endurance... ...by the way, when we were training we had to do 8 minutes, but against a wall for occasional support   ...an unusual location, but you can't stop those circus performers even when they have free time!   ... and that last one is a good effort, but a typical 'banana back' caused by poor shoulder flexibility He's balancing OK though.  Some "easy steps" now, and then some games: Start young...  ...

"Time On Our Hands!" One of those 'double-meaning' post titles. In this post-festive period, a lot of you will have time on your hands. Use it sensibly - get some serious exercise in after the indulgence of Christmas Day and the aftermath! But, as gymnastics coaches, we always say to gymnasts (and their parents) - the more time they spend on their hands, the happier we will be, and the gymnast should be getting proud of their handstand shape and endurance. Today's post is all about guys spending time on their hands, in various positions, demonstrating their balance skills and their core strength in keeping a great body shape (well, in most cases, but not all!).   Yep, start him young, dad!     And don't let rain put you guys off, either: Keep trying... 

We all need a balanced lifestyle. Plenty training - yes, but other relaxations are important. For today's guys, however, their lifestyle IS balance, and training for the strength and agility which that requires. Mainly, but not exclusively, hand balancing.