Monday, October 26, 2009

Fitness Inspiration: David Weck















San Diegans have a fitness hero right in our own backyard.

Local fitness expert and inventor of the BOSU ball is one of my fitness heroes. David Weck invented the BOSU ball, a blue half-ball on a rigid platform which can be used for a variety of exercises which promote balance and stability.

When the pliable dome is facing down, the rigid side provides support or grip for a number of stability exercises. When the pliable dome is facing up, it can be used for many types of balancing exercises and a stable base. 

The beauty of David’s device is that it can be used by all types of people interested in getting in shape, young and old alike. 


David is one who has always combined his athleticism and interest in sports with studies of the human body. He describes himself as a “voracious reader” and an “anatomy and physiology geek.” Needless to say, he not just brawn, but brains too!


David is a great fitness inspiration. He demonstrates that fitness is not only about weights, diets and muscles, but also about practicality. His ideas and philosophies promote a high level of fitness that can be achieved and maintained at any age because it is based in functionality. Fitness is not just about strength and aesthetics, but also about flexibility, range of movement and comfort in the body. He continues to broaden his studies through Eastern arts such as traditional Chinese medicine and Tai Chi Chuan.
 

Look into the theories of David Weck, our local fitness inspiration. Come in toBOOTCAMP 619 and see how we utilize some of his great fitness tools too!

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