STABILITY BALL WORKOUT
Another week of living that quarantine life! How is everyone holding up? I am just over here riding that emotional roller coaster ready to get the HECK OUT and live life again! I am getting stir-crazy and want to see my friends and to support our local restaurants and boutiques. And I want to SWEAT with my tribe...GAH...But...until we are let out, I am just going to keep taking those deep breaths, keep moving, and keep getting stronger, so I will come out like a badass!
GRATEFUL that I am able to move my body daily and to share some of my favorite workouts with YOU! My purpose is to inspire y’all and it brings me so much joy when I am able to do that. So let’s jump right into this and get you moving...get you stronger...and have FUN!
Do you own a stability ball? If not, this is another one of my favorite pieces of equipment that you should own. Here are just a few reasons why:
*Stability balls are inexpensive...
*Stability ball workouts can be done anywhere...
*There are TONS of exercises for ALL fitness levels…
*The exercises train the entire body! They can build strength, balance, and flexibility! B O O M!
Why don't we start with 4 of my favorite stability ball exercises?
Knee Tucks
Put your feet on top of the ball and make sure that your wrists are aligned with your shoulders; there is no slump or curve in your back; all of your muscles engaged. It should look like an elevated plank!
Slowly bring the ball to your chest and then slowly kick it back.
Slow and steady is key for this exercise. Remember to breathe and ENGAGE your core!
Perform 3x sets of 20 repetitions.Rest 45 seconds between each round.
TIP - If you need more stability keep your shins on the ball, rather than the top of your feet.
Plank with Toe Touches
Put your feet on top of the ball and make sure that your wrists are aligned with your shoulders; there is no slump or curve in your back; all of your muscles engaged. It should look like an elevated plank!
Slowly bring your right foot out to the side, keeping your foot flexed;
Slowly drive it to the ground, so your toe touches and then drive it back up;
Perform 10 repetitions on the right, then come back to center, and perform 10 repetitions on the left side;
Perform 3x sets of 10 repetitions on each side. Rest 45 seconds between each round.
V-Ups
Just like the regular v-up move, using the stability ball just takes it up a notch and it helps to improve your strength in your arms and legs as well;
Start with your legs straight, feet flexed, arms straight while holding the stability ball;
Lift your entire body up and grab the ball with your feet and then slowly lower everything back down to the ground, without the ball, feet, or arms touching the ground;
Lift everything back up again and grab the ball with your hands and repeat the cycle;
Perform 3x sets of 10 repetitions total;
Hamstring Curls
Probably my favorite one, as strengthening my legs are my favorite exercises and this one gets the job done;
Lay on your back with your heels glued to the ball and your knees at a 90-degree angle;
Lift your hips up and drive your triceps into the ground;
Slowly kick the ball out, while keeping your hips raised, and then bring it back in;
Remember to keep your hips raised the entire time;
Perform 3x sets of 20 repetitions each!
Look it over and please let me know if you have any questions. Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram so you can see the videos too!
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Stay safe, healthy, strong, and SANE! xoxo
