Many people use exercise balls as part of their regular workout routines, especially when they want to strengthen their core muscles. Without a doubt, they help make your workout routine more challenging and effective. One popular exercise ball, the Swiss ball, has a modified version know as the BOSU Ball. 'BOSU' stands for either "Both Sides Up," or "Both Sides Utilized." The BOSU Ball is half of the Swiss ball. Both sides - either the flat platform side or the soft dome-shaped side - are used during a workout routine. Most importantly, the BOSU Ball helps you lose weight by giving you a great core-strengthening workout tool.
Core strengthening helps you lose weight and get in shape. Performing exercises with the BOSU Ball makes working out your core, as well as the rest of your body, more challenging since you must focus on balancing and using your core to remain steady during the workout. One popular exercise to do when using the BOSU Ball is to stand on one leg at a time (on the flat platform side) while holding your balance. To keep your balance, you must utilize the core muscles in your lower back and hips. You can also enhance your core workout by performing traditional abdominal and core exercises, such as sit-ups, using the dome-shaped side of the BOSU Ball. Unlike working out on a flat surface, the curved surface of the BOSU Ball gives your spine a greater range of motion. You end up working your abdominal muscles harder to reverse against the natural curve in your lower back when doing sit-ups with the BOSU Ball. Harder work for your core muscles means you are burning more fat during your workout. This is what ultimately helps you meet your weight loss and exercise goals.
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To get started, you need buy or borrow a BOSU Ball (www.bosu.com) for your personal use. The product's website has a store which offers training system packages. They provide great information for the safest and most effective workouts for you when using the BOSU Ball. The articles underneath the "resources" section below also share some easy-to-follow exercises using the BOSU Ball. You will be pleased with your weight loss results when using this tool 2-3 times a week, in addition to your regular workout routines and diet plans.
Resources:
Fitabled Bosu Ball Core Exercises and Core Training Tips
Real Simple The Routine: BOSU-Ball Workout
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