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Our friends at Live Fit Girls just posted a fantastic workout! This is bound to help you with some of your workout goals especially with summer coming. The workouts in the video on the Live Fit Girl's blog is designed to target your thighs. Enjoy! Make a quick visit to the Live Fit Girl's blog for a downloadable workout sheet and more workouts and fitness tips!
The Bridge and SqueezeThe mini exercise ball is perfect to work inner thighs and strengthen leg alignment. Follow this easy routine:
 Method 5 of 5: Beginner Ball SquatsExercise balls are a useful workout tool for core strengthening and to assist with balance exercises, such as pelvic thrusts. The ball can be difficult for beginners because it creates an unstable surface and forces you to use your muscles differently to maintain your balance. The best way to use an exercise ball as a beginner is to practice simple exercises  1 Stand with your back to a wall. Place the exercise ball between yourself and the wall, at your lower back.  2 Lean back against the ball and walk your feet forward one to three paces. The distance you step forward depends on the length of your legs.  3 Engage your abs, remain leaning against the ball, and lower yourself into a squat.Your knees should be in line with your ankles and your thighs parallel to the floor.
 4 Hold the squat for 10 to 20 seconds. Push back up to standing. Repeat the squat at least 10 times. Content provided by WikiHow, a wiki that is building the world's largest and highest quality how-to manual. Please edit this article content and find author credits at the original wikiHow article on How to Use an Exercise Ball for Beginners. Content on wikiHow can be shared under a Creative Commons License.
Method 4 of 5: Beginner Ball LiftsExercise balls are a useful workout tool for core strengthening and to assist with balance exercises, such as pelvic thrusts. The ball can be difficult for beginners because it creates an unstable surface and forces you to use your muscles differently to maintain your balance. The best way to use an exercise ball as a beginner is to practice simple exercises.  1 Lie on your back with the exercise ball between your feet. Clasp your hands behind your head.  2 Engage your abs and squeeze the ball between your feet.  3 Keep your legs straight and lift the ball towards the ceiling. Stop when your legs are perpendicular to the floor.  4 Lower the ball back to within one inch of the floor. Repeat the ball lift at least 10 times. Content provided by WikiHow, a wiki that is building the world's largest and highest quality how-to manual. Please edit this article content and find author credits at the original wikiHow article on How to Use an Exercise Ball for Beginners. Content on wikiHow can be shared under a Creative Commons License.
Method 3 of 5: Beginner Leg ExtensionsExercise balls are a useful workout tool for core strengthening and to assist with balance exercises, such as pelvic thrusts. The ball can be difficult for beginners because it creates an unstable surface and forces you to use your muscles differently to maintain your balance. The best way to use an exercise ball as a beginner is to practice simple exercises.  1 Sit on the ball with your feet flat and at hip distance. Engage your abs and align your shoulders over your hips.  2 Lift one foot and straighten your leg; Your calf should be parallel to the floor.  3 Hold the position for 10 seconds. Use your other leg and your abs to keep the ball stable.
 4 Release your foot back to the floor and lift your other foot. Repeat the leg extension 10 times on each side. Content provided by WikiHow, a wiki that is building the world's largest and highest quality how-to manual. Please edit this article content and find author credits at the original wikiHow article on How to Use an Exercise Ball for Beginners. Content on wikiHow can be shared under a Creative Commons License.
Exercise balls are a useful workout tool for core strengthening and to assist with balance exercises, such as pelvic thrusts. The ball can be difficult for beginners because it creates an unstable surface and forces you to use your muscles differently to maintain your balance. The best way to use an exercise ball as a beginner is to practice simple exercises. Method 2 of 5: Beginner Sit-ups 1 Sit on the ball with your feet flat and at hip distance. Engage your abs and align your shoulders over your hips.
 2 Cross your arms at your chest.  3 Lean back and walk your feet forward until your lower back rests on the ball.
 4 Tuck your chin and lift your shoulders and head until you can see your knees. Do not sit up all the way; You just want to flex the space between the top of your hips and your rib cage.  5 Return to the reclining position. Repeat the sit-up at least 10 times. Content provided by WikiHow, a wiki that is building the world's largest and highest quality how-to manual. Please edit this article content and find author credits at the original wikiHow article on How to Use an Exercise Ball for Beginners. Content on wikiHow can be shared under a Creative Commons License.
Achieve a well-defined, beautiful back by following this Pilates workout four times a week. In just a month, you will begin to notice a difference in how you look and feel. Get rid of those back aches and pains forever! Method 4 of 4: Forward Stretch 1 Prepare. This Pilates exercise will stretch out the zones you have worked in the previous exercises and is also great for strengthening your lower back. The breathing is the same as before, again in four breaths.
 2 Lift arms. As you inhale, lift up your arms until they are parallel to the floor, palms in.  3 Exhale. Contract your abdominals and simultaneously curve your entire back away from your arms, relaxing your neck.  4 Inhale deeply here. Draw the breath into the back of your rib cage, then exhale and reverse the movement, drawing your shoulders down to finish.  5 Repeat the same thing five times. Be sure not to change the height of the arms. Content provided by WikiHow, a wiki that is building the world's largest and highest quality how-to manual. Please edit this article content and find author credits at the original wikiHow article on How to Strengthen Your Back with Pilates. Content on wikiHow can be shared under a Creative Commons License.
Exercise balls are a useful workout tool for core strengthening and to assist with balance exercises, such as pelvic thrusts. The ball can be difficult for beginners because it creates an unstable surface and forces you to use your muscles differently to maintain your balance. The best way to use an exercise ball as a beginner is to practice simple exercises. Method 1 of 5: General Tips 1 Select the correct size. Sit on the ball with both feet flat on the floor. Your knees should be bent at 90-degree angles.
 2 Find a suitable place to use the exercise ball. You should be in an open area and have plenty of space to move around. All sharp and heavy objects should be removed to minimize the potential for accidents  3 Brace the ball with rolled towels or a few pillows. Place the towels around the base of the ball to prevent it from rolling too much. When you get used to balancing on the ball, remove the towels. You can also ask a friend to hold the exercise ball for you until you get the hang of the exercise.  4 Pay attention to your breathing. You may find yourself holding your breath as you try to balance. Breathe normally during the exercise. Content provided by WikiHow, a wiki that is building the world's largest and highest quality how-to manual. Please edit this article content and find author credits at the original wikiHow article on How to Use an Exercise Ball for Beginners. Content on wikiHow can be shared under a Creative Commons License.
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