The Ball’s In Your Court
When I go to the gym after work, I have to actively force myself to not run on autopilot. It’s so easy to fall into a routine and forget to be creative with new machines and equipment (not to mention I feel like an idiot when I’m using something completely wrong for the first time). However, there is a huge pay off to mixing things up and not letting your body be able to predict every next move.
The bosu ball is a great prop for the gym because it’s versatile enough for an all body workout plus portable (walk it to another part of the floor to get away from the crowds…or that heavily sweating guy who thinks its OK to workout in a crop top). I have a hard time building out my lower ab muscles and sculpting definition in my arms (which I’m paranoid look like limp string beans), but push ups and planks on the bosu (flipped with the bubble side down) really help to work my entire core and upper body at once.
Alternatively, you can work on your balance and stability while activating your quadriceps (think tight thighs) and glutes by doing squats on the platform of the flat side. This may sound nerdy, but go online to their website and look at different kinds of exercises for additional ideas.
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Miriam said this on March 17, 2010 at 6:50 AM |