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Advanced Medicine Ball Dumbbell Routine

GetFitSource — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:29:51 +0000

Follow along with Randy in this featured video to learn a combination dumbbell and medicine ball workout. These exercises are ideal for more advanced trainers.

The good morning is a medicine ball exercise similar to a dead lift. Like the dead lift, it is a great way to work the hamstrings, but has an added benefit of shoulder flexibility. Begin by holding the medicine ball behind your neck, feet shoulder-width apart for stability. Do not push the ball into your neck. Bend at the hips until your torso is parallel to the floor. Remember not to arch your back. Raise your torso back into a vertical position to complete one rep. Ten reps are a recommended set. (more…)

Single Arm Dumbbell Row On Stability Ball

GetFitSource — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:14:29 +0000

Stability balls may have a reputation as a tool for beginners, but as Jeff illustrates, they can be a valuable tool in more advanced workouts as well. Follow along with this feature video to learn how to use a single-arm dumbbell row and a stability ball in tandem and maximize the impact of both. (more…)

Intermediate Medicine Ball Routine

GetFitSource — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:32:44 +0000

Medicine balls can seem daunting for beginners, who might associate them with the rigorous training that athletes endure. However, with this video, you can reap the benefits of a medicine ball workout using simple, familiar exercises. Each of the five exercises featured here. (more…)

Intermediate To Advanced Dumbbell Routine

GetFitSource — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:26:16 +0000

Supine Stability Ball & Medicine Ball Pullover

GetFitSource — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:21:51 +0000

Double Arm Row With Toning Bands

GetFitSource — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:20:00 +0000

Standing Chest Fly With Toning Bands

GetFitSource — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:17:23 +0000

Stability Ball In & Out

GetFitSource — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 02:35:11 +0000

The stability exercise ball is a great fitness product for all around balance and stabilization, but it also helps you reach those core body muscles. Exercising with a stability ball also can help improve your balance and overall coordination. The following Stability Ball In & Out offers a challenging way to work a variety of muscle groups.

Many of our exercise videos are created for advanced users of exercise equipment and require previous experience with an exercise ball. This is a great stability ball exercise that can be adapted to both beginner, intermediate and advanced users.

Exercise Balls - the most functional piece of home fitness equipment?

GetFitSource — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:08:31 +0000

Some fitness products make no sense (remember the Slide?) but, every now and then, a single but basic fitness product works its way into the main stream that you cannot ignore. One such workout product focuses on functional fitness and core strength which involves strengthening the torso for better home workouts, functional training sessions. A favorite exercise product for core strength is the yoga ball. Yoga gurus and physical therapists understand the effectiveness of exercise balls and have been using them for years. Now even Olympic athletes know it is a great way to strengthen the torso and core stability muscles and increase overall fitness levels. Here’s what you need to know about choosing and using a stability or exercise ball.

Choosing a Stability Ball or Exercise ball:

Before you buy a stability or exercise ball, make sure it’s the right size for your height. Here is a good set of guidelines for choosing a stability or exercise ball that will fit your overall body size:

55 cm exercise ball if your height is between 4′11″ - 5′4″
65 cm exercise ball if your height is between 5′5″ - 5′11″
75 cm exercise ball if your height is between 6′0″ - 6′ 7″

Why Use An Exercise Ball

Exercise Balls affect you by requiring your core body parts for balance and stabilization. When you lie on the Exercise Ball, your core muscles immediately contracts to keep you from falling off. Add yoga to that and you’ve just increased the intensity of exercise.

Medicine Ball Chest Pass

GetFitSource — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 02:29:11 +0000

This video highlights the Medicine Ball Chest Pass. It may look like a simple game of catch — but it’s so much more! Grab a work-out partner and add a Medicine Ball to a simple game of catch and you transform the game into a challenging work-out.

The added resistance and weight of the Medicine Ball will work your upper body, increase your coordination, boost your stamina and burn calories. Incorporate this simple exercise into your functional training routine for variety and fun.

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