Category: Balance

How To Do A Basic Back Strength Exercise On A Stability Ball

May 24, 2022
Stability Ball Cobra Combination Is A Core Stabilization Exercise The Strengthens Back and Shoulders
INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTRUCTIONS

There are 3 moves in this exercise. Lie on the stability ball with feet slightly wider than your hips. 1) Slowly raise arms up and outward forming a wide V-angle for one repetition. Lower arms. 2) Raise arms out to your sides forming a straight line for one repetition. Lower arms. 3) Raise arms in back of you forming a V-angle for one repetition. Lower arms. Repeat additional rounds of 3 movements as desired.

TECHNIQUE: Remain stable during each movement.

MODIFICATION: If the ball is too large, you’ll have difficulty with stabilization. If your feet don’t touch the floor select a smaller ball or release some of the air.

EQUIPMENT: Stability Ball

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How To Do A Medicine Ball Sideway Single Leg Throw and Catch

May 24, 2022
Sideway Single Leg Throw and Catch Is A Buddy Exercise That Strengthens The Core, Legs and Shoulders
INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTRUCTIONS
Bend knees. Stand on right foot. Have your partner stand to your right. Raise left foot off floor and toss ball to your partner. Perform desired number of repetitions. Then switch legs and repeat the exercise with your partner standing on the opposite side.
TECHNIQUE: Remain stable while maintaining neutral shoulders throughout the exercise. Keep chest up and toes pointed straight ahead.
MODIFICATION: 1) If you can’t stabilize, or absorb the weight during the catch, select a lighter medicine ball. 2) If the exercise is too difficult, bend knees and stand on both feet while tossing the ball to your partner.
EQUIPMENT: Medicine ball.

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Virtual Fitness: How To Do An Exercise Ball Warm-Up

May 14, 2022
Improve Cardio While Working Upper and Lower Body
Warm-Up Exercises Performed In The Video
  • Cross-Over Step Back
  • Arm Circles
  • Push-Ups
  • Knee Tucks
  • Squat Circle-Around
  • Jumping Jack
INSTRUCTIONS: Change the playback speed to the slowest. Focus on one exercise at a time, and do it correctly rather than attempting to do them all at once. The size of the ball determines how difficult the exercise will be. Use a smaller ball, if you’re struggling. Omit exercises that are too difficult.

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EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

How To Do An Elastic Tube Squat To Row

May 12, 2022

Squat To Row Exercise Strengthens Thighs, Legs, and Arms

Equipment: Elastic Tubing

INSTRUCTIONS: Take hold of the handles. Stand with feet hip width. Stand tall. Bend knees and move downward into a squat. Stand up and pull the handles toward you, and then release. Maintain neutral shoulders. Complete each move slowly with good technique. The depth of the squat depends on your strength. The lower the angle, the harder it is. Continue the exercise for desired repetitions.

COMMON ERRORS: Shrugging shoulders. Moving too fast. Using too much resistance. Leaning forward.

MODIFICATION: Choose a higher angle for your squat.

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EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

Virtual Fitness: How To Do A Kettlebell Renegade Row

May 12, 2022
The Kettlebell Renegade Row Is A Stabilization Exercise That Strengthens The Core, Back and Shoulders
INSTRUCTIONS: Place the kettlebells on your mat about shoulder width apart. Get onto hands and knees. Grab the weights firmly in each hand. Keeping shoulders neutral, slowly move upward into a down plank position with feet hip width. If you require more stability, place feet wider than hip width. Slowly lift the weight using your right arm. The top of the move aligns the right elbow with right shoulder. Slowly lower the weight and repeat with your left arm. Keep hips level and positioned toward the mat. Use an appropriate weight so that you can move slowly with good technique and stay in control of the exercise.
COMMON ERRORS: Shrugging shoulder toward ear. Sagging tailbone toward the mat. Swiveling hips. Rocking back and forth. Moving too fast and losing control of the weight. Using too much weight.

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EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

How To Do Simple BOSU Yoga Moves

May 7, 2022

BOSU Yoga Moves: Bodyweight Exercises That Strengthen Core, Shoulders, Thighs and Glutes

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The Equipment Used In This Video: BOSU Balance Trainer

INSTRUCTIONS: While the poses shown in this video require experience with Yoga, they are considered basic for someone who has a regular practice. Performing Yoga poses on the BOSU is more difficult. If you don’t have the strength or flexibility to perform each pose on the BOSU, work without it, or use a foam balance pad instead. Balance Pad

LIST OF POSES IN THIS VIDEO

  • Warrior I
  • Warrior II
  • Side Angle
  • Down Dog
  • 3 Leg Dog
  • Upward Dog
  • Down Plank
  • Half Moon
  • Pigeon

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EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

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