 Poster: A snowHead
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...or balance discs, whatever they're called. Look quite fun, but what do they actually do other than train your sense of balance?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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eng_ch, core strength. Key for balance management while skiing.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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As in strength around stomach and back, between the bottom of the rib cage and the hips? Interestingly I just started Pilates and, granted it's just basic level, but I'm finding it a piece of cake because I play the saxophone.
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eng_ch, yes, and I'm sure you do! 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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The inflatable ones seem to work best for me. Hits core strength as in swiss ball exercises but also good for building ankle and knee stability. Do squats on htem, throw in turning motions, and watch the downhill skiing in front of the tv in a racing crouch and bounce gently - see how long you can keep the position.
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I do squats with weights on a pair of inflatable wobble discs, and use a balance board as well.
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Scarpa, Great fun with some friends after a few drinks,had us all in stitches! 
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I've always hankered after one of these, but found them over priced for a bit of wood, anyone found any at reasonable prices?
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I got a cushion, with pump and p&p for £16
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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eng_ch, sale on in Athleticum and they have them - dont know what price but there is up to 70% off some things.
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obelix67, thanks, we have an Athleticum just down the road, might try and get myself in there at some point.
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You know it makes sense.
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no worries, hope you try it out and then let us know if it is any good - the kids want one ...................
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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eng_ch, to be fair, they don't do anything more than train your sence of balance.
But that in itself requires a bit of defining:
Working on a wobble board means that your core muscles (abs, back, hips) are constantly "over working" in order to maintain balance and hence good form. Possibly other muscles radiating from the core muscles will end up working either because a) you've deliberately intended it, or b) because you're not using good form/are working outside your limits.
When you overtax a muscle and then let it rest, it will rebuild itself and cause an adaptation in the muscles to occur to cope with the increase in work. It's the adaptation that is the end result you're looking for i.e. the improvement in strength and endurance. Just don't forget to stretch out the muscle so that you retain flexiblity.
To this extent, a wobble board doesn't "do anything more" than it already heroically does.
Does that make sence?
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Poster: A snowHead
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Are you saying go for the 11 quid one
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