The purpose of training

In my profession, I am often approached by people who want to start taking better care of their bodies and mental health. The questions are often about which type of exercise is most effective – for example, which burns the most calories in the shortest amount of time – rather than about which type of exercise would truly benefit them and why.

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: training isn’t just about achieving specific results or comparing yourself to others. It’s about exploring and learning. It can be seen as a journey – a journey into ourselves. Along the way, we discover everything we need to know.

If we approach this journey with an open and curious mind, embracing everything we encounter, it can be one of the most interesting and stimulating adventures we ever experience – and we don’t even have to travel anywhere. It happens right where we are.

So, how do we best begin this journey? The first question we should ask when it comes to training is: What is the purpose? Why should I spend time and energy performing and repeating different movements, and what will it lead to?

My experience in performance development has taught me that it's all about body control and awareness – the ability to feel and control all parts of the body individually. Research shows that this is a fundamental prerequisite for good health and a long life.

The next question then becomes: How can I train for this?

Most of us are unaware of how we perform different movements or how we use our bodies. A major contributing factor is our natural asymmetry.

As humans, we are "one-sided creatures" because most of us have a natural dominance or preference for one side of our body. This asymmetry is noticeable in several ways:

• Hand dominance : Most people are right- or left-handed and use their dominant hand for precision and strength.
• Leg dominance : Similarly, we often rely on one leg for balance and power.
• Strength imbalances : Repeated movements with one side can create noticeable differences in strength and coordination.
• Postural habits : We often favor one side when standing, sitting, or sleeping, which can affect posture and muscle development.

This one-sidedness is natural but can lead to imbalances that affect performance, posture and health. IndoorSUP is an effective way to address these imbalances and create symmetry, strength and body control.

Supplementary training

IndoorSUP is the perfect complement for athletes in one-sided sports such as tennis, golf, hockey, canoeing or paddling. The training helps to balance the body and reduce stress.

Feeling and body control

IndoorSUP training increases body awareness and engages stabilizing muscles and the nervous system in a unique way:

• Higher muscle activation : The exercises isolate one side of the body and increase muscle engagement.
• Stronger core : Balance and stability activate the core muscles.
• Improved technique : Focusing on form creates a stronger connection between mind and body.
• Correcting imbalances : Unilateral training reveals strength differences and mobility issues.
• Better proprioception : The body's sense of position and balance improves.

IndoorSUP creates a conscious and engaging training experience that connects you to your body and improves both balance and coordination.

Until next time, take care! The more aware and curious we are, the greater the chance we have of making the right choice.

With kind regards,
Magnus R. Lindstedt
High Performance Manager/Advisor