CoreBall

What?

Using the large Swiss therapy ball, CoreBall is a class that focuses on working the deep, stabilising abdominal muscles which protect and support your back. It is a playful class incorporating not only the Swiss ball but also pairs work, medicine balls, overballs, resistance bands... and the odd kettlebell for those who need to be pushed a good bit further in their fitness.

CoreBall is an easygoing class suitable for a wide range of people, from those with lower back pain seeking to strengthen their deep abdominals in a gentle fashion, to serious runners, cyclists and triathletes who wish to improve core stability to enhance sports performance.

CoreBall will help to:

• Increase core strength and abdominal tone so as to help protect the back
• Alleviate back pain
• Strengthen the upper body in particular
• Improve posture

When?

Courses start in January, April and September and run during term time only for 10 weeks on Mondays from 8.30pm - 9.30pm: this enables me to progress the exercises over the period and it also ensures that I am aware of any medical restrictions (back trouble, joints etc.) that people might have on the course, as everyone fills in a confidential medical screening form beforehand. CoreBall takes place in a lovely new hall set in beautiful countryside just south of Loughborough. Classes are limited to an absolute maximum of 15 so that I can make sure that everyone gets sufficient help and feedback.

How much?

The cost is £59 for the 10 weeks.

Testimonials

Being new to Coreball I had very little idea what it involved. I found the course enjoyable and challenging, and yes, I was the first person to sign up for next term! Jo always ensures there is a good range of exercises for each class and provides the right level of encouragement to challenge everyone. On a personal note, I love the way Jo gives you a number of levels for each exercise enabling you to find the right challenge and see what you are ultimately aiming towards. This enables you to see improvements and results as the weeks progress. I also enjoy the interactive nature of this class, with many of the exercises working in pairs or as a whole group. This is a fun hour and you know your core muscles have worked the next day so that must be good news!

Vanessa, Senior Manager | Financial Accounting Advisory Services

I am an ICT teacher, runner and cyclist who can no longer claim to be young. I have become more and more conscious that I need to think about looking after the rest of my body and not just my legs and lungs. My job means I should really think about posture and core stability. I should not just rely on the accumulation of miles to keep me fit and healthy.
I started the Core Ball Classes not really knowing what to expect. The classes are tailored to the needs/capabilities of each individual. The exercises are differentiated to enable all abilities to fully participate and Jo always has a little something extra to try if a particular exercise is easy.
Although the class is later in the evening I know that I and others really appreciate it. We get a good workout having exercised parts we didn’t know we had and we leave feeling the benefit but calm and rested at the same time. Well done Jo!
Needless to say having finished the first 10 sessions and I’ve signed up for the second set of 10.

Mark

I do hope you like the sound of CoreBall. If you do, please have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions below, and then click on “Sign up for CoreBall”. This will take you through a few simple steps for booking onto the next course. If at the end of all that you still have any unanswered queries then please do feel free to contact me via email (Joanna@kettlebellfituk.com), text (07899938032) or telephone (01509 210269).

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