{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 90: How to actually improve balance in your delivery","description":"Most curlers are chasing better balance, but many are chasing the wrong thing. In this episode, we break down what real balance looks like in the curling delivery and why it has far less to do with wobble-free broomless slides than you might think. We talk about: \u2022 Why poor balance drains your physical and mental energy \u2022 The hidden alignment issues that affect accuracy and weight control \u2022 Why I don\u2019t recommend sliding without a broom as a drill \u2022 The key joints that need mobility and strength for a stable slide \u2022 How setup in the hack dictates everything that follows \u2022 The role of pressure, timing, and \u201cfour points of contact\u201d (yes you can \u2018lean\u2019 on the broom\/rock!) If you\u2019ve ever felt unstable, inconsistent, or unsure where your balance issues come from, this episode gives you the clarity you\u2019ve been missing \u2014 and a few simple cues you can start using right away. &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; If you want more support in building strength, mobility, balance, and confidence all season long, check out the Empowered Performance Lab for structured training, brushing work, mobility sessions, and on-ice practice tools tailored for real-life curlers. Some other great episodes to check out:    Episode 89: Holiday Survival Guide    Episode 49: Limbo time and types of rest    Episode 16: Getting lower in your slide is a distraction   &amp;nbsp; To stay as up-to-date as possible, make sure to join the Empowered Performance newsletter and to follow me on Instagram at @empoweredperformance &amp;nbsp; All mentioned resources are available in the show notes on my website at www.empoweredperformance.ca\/podcast &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Empowered Performance for Curlers Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/empoweredperformance.ca\/podcast\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39428715\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39428715"}