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Virtual Fitness: Eleven Stabilization Exercises That Improve Core Strength

April 28, 2022

How To Use Core Exercise Equipment To Advance Balance and Stability

INSTRUCTIONS: Of the 11 exercises in this video, some more strenuous than others. Bypass those that are too difficult and work with the exercises that you can do. Visit our Store to purchase the stability ball. The Halo Trainer is sold on Power Systems and Amazon through our Store (>link<).

List of Exercises In This Video

Opposite Arm Leg Lift
Ball Push-Up with the Halo Trainer
Ball Circles with the Halo Trainer
Ball Tilt with the Halo Trainer
Ball Plank with Up & Down
Half Kneeling Medicine Ball Chops on Disk Pillow
Single Leg Balance on Disk Pillow with Opposite Leg Movement
Single Leg Dumbbell Squat
Single Leg Balance on Balance Pad
Single Leg Medicine Ball Balance on Balance Pad

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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 BOSU Hamstring Curl On Ball

March 2, 2022

MODIFICATIONS: 1) Bring legs closer together for an easier lift. 2) Arms and hands on the floor gives support to lift off the mat. 3) Use a Peanut Stability Ball instead of the ball shown in the video. The Peanut is more stable, and helps with lifting.

EXERCISE CHALLENGE: The goal is to move into an upward plank position with heels higher than shoulders. If your tail begins to sag, use your arms and hands on the floor for support (as shown in video). Arms crossing at the chest creates a less stable position and is more difficult.

EXERCISE BENEFITS: Core, gluteal, and hamstring strength.

Virtual Fitness: How To Do Fitball Bridge

December 5, 2021

Fitball Bridge

The Fitball Bridge is a bodyweight strength trtaining exercise that improves balance while working the gluteals, and core stabilizers.

INSTRUCTIONS: Lie on your back. Place the ball under your legs. Using your arms for support, slowly push your back off the mat until your knees are in line with your hips. Exhale as you push upward. Inhale as you lower yourself down to start position. The goal of this exercise is the ability to remain steady while moving up and down.

MODIFICATION: Instead of using the stability ball, bend your knees at right angles, and place both feet on the floor.

VARIATIONS: To increase challenge, move the ball lower down, and place the heels of both feet on the ball. Or, perform the Advanced Fitball Bridge (see Exercise Video Directory).