Bryce and Jayda went back to class yesterday after a LONG break. Sorry, no new pictures (this one of Jayda is from a trial last Spring) – our training building is dark and besides I wouldn’t have taken my camera anywhere in the downpour we had yesterday!

They were both happy to be back! I was a little concerned about Bryce because he’s had some problems with his front on and off this year, but he seemed none the worse for wear (though he slept well the rest of the day). He was a bit of a goofball and we were both WAY out of synch – hopefully we’ll get our act back together before the first trials in a few weeks!

I was pleasantly surprised with Jayda – not only did she not “forget” anything over the 3-4 month break, she was making some VERY impressive weave pole entrances as if she’d been doing them for years and years! Other than a few tunnel-contact discriminations (which I *know* is her problem area) she didn’t make a single mistake the entire class!

I’m not a big fan of home workout equipment (or the gym, or workouts in general), but I do have an exercise ball. I’ve also discovered I like using it as a chair. I sit a lot and besides being more comfortable than a traditional chair, there’s some residual benefit to those core muscle groups as you shift around and balance on it. (There is such a thing as a BalanceBall Chair – Bryce and Jayda’s chiropractor uses one and loves it – but I’m OK with the less-formal version.).

Want to pump up your workout a little more? Try staying balanced on the ball while playing tug with a pair of Shelties who are determined to see you roll you off on your a**!!

Tags: balance ball, yoga ball, shelties