Wednesday, February 1, 2012

"Stability & Strength"

65cm Stability Ball by dar_morrow



Stability Ball Time
For those of you who may be just starting out, or for those of you looking for more stability in life...Here is a workout for YOU. Whether you are a yogi, runner, weight lifter, boot camper, or enjoy sitting on the couch, balance in life is one of the most valuable things to obtain. Our core (abdominal wall & lumbar back) is the source of stability for our human body structure. The following workout is just a glimpse of varietal exercises one can do using the stability ball. It meets the needs of people on all walks of life.

Equipment Needed
Stability ball (make sure it is the correct size & inflated properly)
Mat
Running space/treadmill
Interval Timer

Workout
- crunch, reach, pass (30 sec)
- squat, ball raise (30 sec)
- push ups with feet on ball (30 sec)
- back extension (30 sec)
REPEAT: X3

-run (10min)

REPEAT workout: X3

-jog/cool down  (5min)

YEAH, congratulations!
Drink plenty of water to stay Hydrated!
Please do not forget to do some dynamic stretches before, and static after.

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