Move of the Day: Bosu Ball Side Lunge at Her Active Life

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Move of the Day: Bosu Ball Side Lunge

Posted November 3, 2007 at 07:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Training Programs, Her Health, Her Motivation

With the winter months coming, those who ski are looking to get in shape to hit the slopes. The following exercise, using a bosu ball, is a great move to get your legs in shape for the powder. The bosu ball provides an unstable surface, which helps simulate a downhill ski slope.

To begin, place the bosu ball next to you, about a stride length away. Keeping both of your feet facing forward, step to the side the bosu is on, stepping directly on top of it with your foot. Your weight should be distributed evenly throughout your foot; avoid coming forward on your toes. Bend at the knee so you are in a lunging position. The other leg should stay straight with no bend in the knee; you may feel a slight stretch in your inner thigh. Pushing up through the foot on the bosu ball, step back to starting position. Repeat this move 10 times, and switch to do the other side.

Remember: When lunging to the side, your upper body should stay upright; it should not pitch forward. Make sure to keep your shoulders back as well, so your posture is good and to avoid rounding your upper back.