As we start to tentatively open up our lives and cities once more, it’s time to assess your fitness level. Some lucky few have thrived in lockdown, inspired to use any extra time to work on fitness and health. For many, though, especially those at greater risk of complications from the Coronavirus, have suffered additional anxiety, loneliness, lack of motivation or simply haven’t been able to exercise enough to maintain earlier fitness.

Strength, flexibility and fitness can be regained. But take care, as you may not realize how your balance has also been affected due to changes in your routine during the lockdown. You may be shocked to learn it has likely become weaker too.

Improving balance, like fitness, is certainly possible at any age - for some examples, see our personal stories selection. Zibrio would like to help you do so safely by connecting you with balance specialist personal trainers and gym instructors near you.

Our database is comprised of those trainers who have completed our science-backed training course which teaches how balance changes (either through deconditioning, injury or aging), the relationship between balance and fall risk, and how to safely progress clients through various balance exercises.

The database is new and growing, so if you don’t find someone close to you yet, please check back soon. You may need to zoom into an area for all the trainers in it to become visible on the map. Then simply click on the star to access name and contact information about each trainer, including types of exercise they specialize in. Many also offer virtual training via video call or other online methods.

Please tell them if you find them through Zibrio.