Tag: Balance

Virtual Fitness: How To Do Walking Dumbbell Lunge

September 12, 2021

Walking Dumbbell Lunge

Instructions: Alternate stepping forward with right and then left foot. Hold and stabilize between steps. As strength increases, add more weight to increase challenge.
Modifications: 1) Take smaller steps forward and bring both feet together after each step. 2) Place hands on hips instead of holding weights. 3) Hold onto a wall with one hand, with opposite hand on your hip or at your side.
Moving Lunge Benefits: Strengthens thighs, legs and core. Improves balance.
Cautions: Slow your tempo to suit your ability. The goal is to maintain a steady pace without losing balance.
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Bosu Balance Trainer

October 25, 2012

BOSU BALANCE TRAINER

WHAT IS A BOSU BALANCE TRAINER?

The BOSU Balance Trainer is a versatile exerciser that looks like a stability ball cut in half. BOSU means “both sides up”, because it can be used on both sides.

With the dome side up, and flat side down, the BOSU remains stable.  Stepping onto to the dome, you can perform exercises on the unstable surface.  Turning the BOSU over, the platform becomes very unstable, for more advanced exercises. Continue reading “Bosu Balance Trainer”

How To Exercise Your Core

July 7, 2012

Your core muscles stabilize your upper body and pelvis, keeping you upright and balanced. They also help maintain healthy postural alignment, and prevent low back ache.

A weak core can lead to falls in older adults.  If you participate in winter sports, that require balance, you should be strengthening your core.  Walking in high heel shoes is a real challenge to stay Continue reading “How To Exercise Your Core”