Recent product review from a fitness professional with over 35 years of yoga and Pilates experience. Check out Lauren Eirk's YouTube channel for great workouts and useful information. 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.
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