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Move of the Day: Bosu Kick Crunch

Posted March 8, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Move of the Day

This move targets the entire core, and improves muscular strength and endurance throughout the abdominals and obliques. The Bosu ball also helps to increase balance and stability throughout the entire body.

To begin, lie the Bosu ball flat side…

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Move of the Day Bosu Push Up

Posted February 19, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Move of the Day

If you are looking to progress from a regular push up, this is a great exercise to incorporate into your routine. It helps to increase strength in the chest and arms while improving balance and core stability. You will need…

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Move of the Day: Bosu Jump Squats

Posted February 11, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Move of the Day, Training Programs, Her Health, Her Motivation

This move increases strength in the glutes, hamstrings and quads, and improves total body balance and stability. You will need a Bosu ball to complete this move, and should have adequate balance and leg strength before trying it.

To…

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Move of the Day: Bosu Hip Extension

Posted February 3, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Move of the Day, Training Programs, Her Health, Her Motivation

This beginner exercise strengthens the lower back and is great for someone who has a job that requires a lot of sitting, or for someone who has lower back problems due to weakness. It also helps to develop strength and stability…

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Move of the Day: Bosu V-Sit with Rotation

Posted January 18, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Move of the Day, Training Programs, Her Health, Her Motivation

This abdominal exercise increases strength in your core, neck, and back while improving balance and stability. This move requires the use of a Bosu ball, although the modified version can be done on the floor.

To begin, place the…

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Move of the Day: Over the Top Bosu Squat

Posted January 15, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Move of the Day, Training Programs, Her Health, Her Motivation

This power building move requires a Bosu ball, and will help to improve your balance and stability in your legs, ankles, and core. It will also increase endurance and agility.

To begin, place the Bosu ball flat side down…

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Move of the Day: Bosu Tricep Extension

Posted January 3, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Move of the Day, Training Programs, Her Health, Her Motivation

This core strengthening move requires the use of a Bosu ball and dumbbell. It is also a good exercise to develop strength in your triceps while also working on balance and stability.

To begin, lie the Bosu ball…

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Move of the Day: Bosu Heel Touch

Posted January 1, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Move of the Day, Training Programs, Her Health, Her Motivation

To conduct this move, you will need a Bosu ball. This is a great exercise if you are looking to increase strength in your back, legs, and glutes. It is also good for improving balance and stability.

To begin,…

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Move of the Day: Bosu Ball Superman

Posted December 23, 2007 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Move of the Day, Training Programs, Her Health

This is a progression exercise from the floor based superman and helps to improve core strength, including the abdominals and lower back. To begin, lie the Bosu ball flat side down on the floor, lie face down on it, and position…

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Move of the Day: Step Over Lunge w/ Bosu Ball

Posted December 22, 2007 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Move of the Day, Training Programs, Her Health, Her Motivation

This move is a great way to incorporate balance into your workout. It’s also a great exercise for anyone who hikes, skateboards, water skis, etc. since it helps to develop leg strength on an unstable surface.

To begin, place…

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Move of the Day: Bosu Ball Twisting Bicycle

Posted December 21, 2007 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Adventure, Her Fitness, Move of the Day, Training Programs, Her Health, Her Motivation

This move is a twisting crunch while lying on a Bosu ball. To begin, position the Bosu ball with the flat side down. Lie on the ball and position yourself so the rounded part of the ball is supporting your…

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Move of the Day: Twisting Squats

Posted December 20, 2007 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Adventure, Her Fitness, Move of the Day, Training Programs, Her Health, Her Motivation

This movement requires the use of a Bosu ball, positioned with the flat side up. To begin, stand on top of the Bosu ball with your feet about shoulder width apart. With your hands at the sides of your body, perform…

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Move of the Day: Bosu Ball Dead Bug

Posted December 8, 2007 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Move of the Day, Training Programs, Her Health, Her Motivation

This move is great for strengthening your core and improving your balance and stability. To begin, lay the bosu ball on the floor with the rounded part up. Lie on top of the ball with your lower back fully supported. The curve…

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Move of the Day: Bosu Get Down Get Up

Posted November 19, 2007 at 11:00 AM by Afton Cohen

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

A bosu ball is a great piece of equipment to use if you are looking to make a basic move a little harder. Not only does the following exercise work your core, hips, and glutes, but it also helps to improve your…

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Her Active Gift Guide: “Both Side Up” With Bosu

Posted November 16, 2007 at 09:00 PM by Valerie Cerami

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Her Gear & Apparel

Gift-giving is everywhere this time of year, and Her Active Life wants to help you find or create that perfect, creative gift for your active friends and family. With our gift guide, the days of gym memberships and new hiking socks…

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