The figure skaters are the perfect example with their ability to jump and land on a thin blade one minute and grab their foot behind their head the next. But maybe a little less obvious example of strength with flexibility is with the downhill mogul skiers. Their ability to bounce their knees side to side, the range of movement at their hips and the quickness in their reflexes combined with amazing acrobatic feats makes them the perfect combination of strength and flexibility.

And don’t forget those luge participants. Talk about core strength and coordination. These athletes have come a long way since their childhood days of sledding down a snow filled hill in their backyards. So why not take a page from these Olympic athletes and start making yourself more physically active. No I don’t mean to don a hi-tech sports suit and find an icy slope. Make time for yourself to train your body while these athletes inspire you. Find a Pilates studio and work on core strength and flexibility. It’s a start worth taking.

Sold only in pairs, the Fingerless Boxing Gloves come in all sizes from small to extra large making them perfect for both men and women who practice cardio kickboxing and martial arts. Perfect for training with speed bags, double end bags, punching bags and kick and punch bags. All great athletes and all great class goers need great equipment. These Fingerless Boxing Gloves give you maximum protection with minimal bulk.