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THE BEAUTY OF BALANCE<br />
The third benefit is balance. Walking on limbs, there is no substitute for<br />
the infinite variability that trees provide for balance. I like to say balance<br />
is arguably the most vital athletic trait. Most of the time when you watch<br />
a video of physical prowess that wows extremely skilled balance is<br />
involved (look for it next time).<br />
PRACTICE FOR PERFECTION<br />
The fourth step is developing your practice. As you begin to get more and more<br />
comfortable you will begin to move more freely. Also your kinesthetic vocabulary<br />
will increase, meaning you will have more tools in your toolbox to use.<br />
OPEN YOUR MIND<br />
My ultimate goal for my students and readers is that they would see the<br />
world and movement differently. When I go for a hike, I will inevitably come<br />
across a tree or two that just draws me in and invites me to play and climb.<br />
You probably did the same thing when you were a child. I want that outlook<br />
on life for you as an adult. Why not? Sooner than later you won’t even think<br />
about whether you should or should not climb this tree or that tree anymore.<br />
You will just do it because you enjoy it and it challenges you while it frees<br />
you. The best way to develop this is to spend more and more time playing<br />
in trees. I have a favorite tree, which provides loads of variety in climbing,<br />
vaulting, balancing, hanging, swinging, jumping, and brachiating (I worked<br />
up a sweat just thinking about all that physical fun).<br />
Your kinesthetic<br />
vocabulary will<br />
increase, meaning<br />
you will have<br />
more tools in your<br />
toolbox to use<br />
GO APE!<br />
Find a tree that you fall in love<br />
with, and then the others will<br />
become more inviting too. So<br />
go out and start climbing and<br />
playing in trees today! You will<br />
get strong as an ape and feel<br />
young as a kid!<br />
Article by Mark Smith<br />
WEBSITE: http://www.AsylumFitness.com<br />
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