Tag: balance exercise

How To Do A Single Leg Hammer Curl

September 7, 2022

The Single Leg Hammer Curl Develops Core, Bicep and Forearm Strength

  • Hold a dumbbell in each hand. Feet shoulder width.
  • Stand on left foot.
  • Raise right foot a few inches off floor.
  • Slowly raise and lower dumbbells.
  • Perform desired repetitions.
  • Switch to standing on right foot.
  • Repeat desired repetitions while standing on right foot.
  • Stand upright with good posture throughout the exercise.

Modifications: 1) Use lighter dumbbells. 2) Perform fewer repetitions.

Technique: The goal is hip and shoulder stabilization while moving the weights. Modify the exercise, if your body sways or you lose your balance. Avoid arching your back or bringing head and shoulders forward.

How To Strengthen Glutes From A Standing Balanced Position

September 7, 2022

A Basic Glute Strength Core Stabilization Exercise For Home or Outdoors

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  • Attach one end of the tube handle to a secure hook.
  • Walk away from the point of origin. The further away you are from the hook, the greater the resistance.
  • Place the other tube handle around left foot.
  • Place hands on hips or waist.
  • Stand on right foot.
  • Slowly bend left knee, while raising the left foot off floor.
  • Slowly return left foot to floor.
  • Repeat on same foot for desired repetitions.
  • Switch to standing on the left foot and repeat desired repetitions.

Modifications: 1) Use a lighter tube for decreased resistance. 2) Stand closer to the point of origin. 3) Perform the exercise without the tube. 4) Perform fewer repetitions. 5) Raise foot at a lower angle.

Technique: The exercise becomes more difficult, with a heavier tube, or standing further back from the point of origin. The goal is shoulder and hip stability throughout the exercise. If you have difficulty with stability, modify the exercise.

How To Do BOSU Downdog-Updog-Pigeon

September 1, 2022

The BOSU Yoga Poses featured in this video improves balance, core strength, stretches inner hips, and strengthens spinal muscles.

  • Begin on all fours position with hands on BOSU.
  • Lift up into Downward Dog Pose. Hold for 10 seconds.
  • Move forward slowly through Downward Plank. Transition to Upward Dog.
  • Hold Upward Dog for 10 seconds.
  • Move through Downward Dog into Pigeon Pose by drawing right knee to chest.
  • Rest right leg across the BOSU.
  • Raise arms upward alongside your head. Look upward.
  • Hold Pigeon Pose 10 seconds.
  • Remove right leg from BOSU and move into Downward Dog.
  • Repeat the entire sequence on the left side.
  • Continue for desired repetitions alternating each leg across the BOSU.
  • The sequence is completed by returning to Downward Dog.

MODIFICATIONS: 1. You should be able to perform all 3 poses on the mat without the BOSU. 2. Before attempting BOSU Yoga, use balance equipment that is less advanced, such as the foam balance pad. 3. Instead of lifting arms upward in Pigeon Pose, allow them to rest on Yoga blocks placed on either side of the BOSU.

EQUIPMENT: BOSU Balance Trainer

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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 A BOSU Suitcase Deadlift

July 7, 2022

BOSU Suitcase Deadlift is a strength training exercise that improves balance, strength in thighs, shoulders and core.

Soft-Weighted Training Balls Are Sold By Amazon

BOSU Sport Balance Trainer is sold by Perform Better, BOSU Home Balance Trainer is sold by Power Systems, and BOSU Pro Balance Trainer from Amazon

INSTRUCTIONS: Stand a few feet in back of the BOSU Trainer, while holding a soft-weighted training ball in right hand. Bend knees into a squat. Slowly swing arms back. Jump forward to land on the BOSU. Bend knees and elbows. Alternate arms and perform 3 sets of of lifts. Stand up and step back with right foot into a reverse lunge. Repeat routine for desired sets holding ball in right hand. Then place weighted training ball in left hand and repeat the exercise for desired sets.

MODIFICATIONS: 1) Omit the weighted training ball. 2) Step on to the BOSU instead of jumping. 3) Do fewer repetitions and sets.

EQUIPMENT: BOSU Balance Trainer and Weighted Training Ball.

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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 V-Squat

April 16, 2022
BOSU V-Squat is a bodyweight strength training exercise that improves balance, core strength, thighs and shoulders.
PROGRESSION: 1) squat without equipment 2) squat on a foam cushion 3) squat on inflated discs 4) squat on the BOSU
MODIFICATIONS: 1) keep arms at your sides 2) raise arms at a lower angle than shown in the video 3) do a quarter or half squat.
CORRECT POSITIONING: Turn toes out slightly. Keep back straight and avoid leaning forward. Maintain a steady posture. If you’re unsteady, do one of the modifications.

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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 Reverse Plank Press Up On The BOSU

April 16, 2022
The Reverse Plank Press Up Is A Core Strengthening Exercise
PROGRESSION INSTRUCTIONS: Before attempting this exercise on the BOSU, you should be able to perform the Reverse Plank Press Up in this order – 1. without equipment 2) on a foam balance pad 3) on the BOSU.
MODIFICATIONS: 1. if you can’t lift your leg, omit this move. 2. lift the leg at a lower angle than shown in this video. 3. bring chin toward chest.
CORRECT POSITIONING: 1. avoid dropping your tailbone toward the floor. 2.maintain a long neck by avoiding throwing your head back. If you’re tailbone drops toward the floor, omit lifting your leg, or lift it at a lower angle than shown in the video. Shoulders should be higher than the hips.
MUSCLES WORKED: Core, Triceps, Quadriceps, Neck Flexors

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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