Welcome to Best Balance Health & Fitness
As the name suggests Best Balance Health & Fitness is about embracing a balanced exercise routine that focuses on strength, flexibility, mobility, balance, co-ordination & agility.
Best Balance Studio is located in Beacon Hill. Manager & Principal Instructor, Simon Duncan, is very experienced (been teaching since 2002) & highly qualified.
He has certifications in Fitness, Pilates, Yoga, Tai Chi as well as 30 + years training in Martial Arts. He offers both small group classes & personal training at his Studio.
Simon’s main disciplines are Yoga, Pilates, Exercise for Seniors, Tai Chi, Taekwondo & Hapkido. He also teaches at other locations on the Northshore. View timetables for details.
Taekwondo for Kids, Teens & Adults
Taekwondo for all ages from 4 years old to Adults. Mix of traditional ITF Taekwondo with modern-day influence (hence the name of the organisation - The Institute of Modern Taekwondo). Our programs teach much more than self defence. We reinforce those values taught at home & at school such as being respectful, building self confidence and achieving your best. The IMT is strong style with a high standard.
Read MoreExercise for Seniors
Gentle Exercise classes for Older Adults seeking to maintain and improve their overall health, stay active, improve quality of life & maintain independence. Class includes low impact aerobics, resistance/strength training, balance exercises, “brain-training” exercises, gentle stretches & relaxation. You can expect to improve stamina, strength, posture, mobility, agility, co-ordination & mental sharpness.
Power Yoga & Mat Pilates
Yoga & Pilates are different disciplines but compliment each other nicely. Power Yoga is strong but transformative style of Yoga. Physically challenging but equaling rewarding for those looking to develop the mental (mind) side as well as the physical. Pilates is one of the safest & most effective methods to improve functional strength & “core". Mat based classes with the addition of equipment such as Stability Ball, small ball, circle, resistance bands, weights & foam roller.
Tai Chi for Health
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese "Martial Art" integrating the mind & body. Tai Chi is one of the most effective forms of exercises for improving overall health. It is gentle on the body but powerful in terms of building internal & physical strength. Tai Chi is medically proven to relieve arthritis as well as preventing falls for older adults. Tai Chi improves muscular strength, posture, balance and cardiovascular fitness. Tai Chi is intrinsically harmonising which quietens the mind & reduces stress