The Bosu Ball
The Bosu ball is a great addition to any workout routine. It improves core stabilization and therefore balance. Just standing on it and trying to balance makes you engage a myriad of muscles. You can use it right side up or up side down. You can purchase a Bosu ball for about $100 at most sporting good stores or, of course, you can get it online. It comes with a DVD of four different workouts that are as challenging as you want to make them.
As I have aged, my balance has deteriorated. The Bosu ball is helping me to improve. I know this sounds like an elderly person talking, but as our balance gets worse, we're more prone to falls. With the Bosu ball, I can postpone getting my "Help, I've fallen and I can't get up" button.
You are so right about balance and many people wait until their too old to do anything about it! I had a trainer teach me my favorite exercise EVER on a bosu ball. It's with the blue side up, front leg on the middle of the ball and back leg about 12" back. Standing lunge with a balance twist! Love it.
ReplyDeleteOoh I'll have to try that exercise Kim! Mom, if you have any other ones, post pics or descriptions and I'll try them at my gym! I totally forgot the moves I liked when I was home. :)
ReplyDeleteTry standing on the middle of the ball and lunge to the side. Repeat 4 x on one side before repeating on the other side. This is one set. Do 3 sets. This will not only work your lower body but will also get your heart rate up.
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