Finding out your deficiencies and strengths in your body is absolutely the first thing you should do when you are trying to formulate a very good training plan.
I have trained a lot of people over the years, and most of them DO have issues and problems with their body before they start to train.
Some examples include blood pressure issues, heart issues, obesity issues of all different kinds, joint problems, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis just to name a few, all of these issues need a tailored programme and with exercise, it is definitely a case DOES NOT fit all!!!
The typical general gym programme doesnt work for everyone either, and in my research over years of training, EVERYONE needs a different programme!!
Core stability work you may have heard of, but it has to be done in a proper and holistic way, something i have become to totally focus on the last few years, and develop to new levels. The number one concern for me is client safety and overall improvement free of injury.
The annoying part for me is that a lot of people have a swiss/fit ball, one of those big balls you seem in gyms or at home. The problem is that nobody is really showing you how to use them, when they can have so many benefits to you in term of core stability, relief of back pain, strengthening of the back, hip strength and flexibility, hamstring strength and flexibility, the list seriously goes on and on!
Then you come into a whole range of core stability tool, from a bosu ball, a club roller, balance pad and wedges, all of these tools are designed not only to make you look better, you will feel better, perform better and guide yourself safely and strongly into a grand old age!!
This is the current phenomenon in training and will be for years to come!!!
