Breaststroke on a Stability Ball

Core/Fitness, How-To, Pilates, Stability Ball / Yoga Ball No Responses »
Jun 242010

Use a stability ball when performing this common swim stroke exercise. It’s a great way to work your abs, back, arms and shoulders.

Check out our selection of Yoga Balls. Be sure to select the right size for your height. You can also choose from standard stability balls or burst-resistant stability balls. We also carry an eco-friendly, phthalate-free vinyl yoga ball. These balls have many names – Stability Ball, Yoga Ball, Exercise Ball, and Pilates Ball to name just a few. But these all refer to these large, inflatable vinyl workout balls.

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Posted by Harmony at 8:10 am

Ab Exercises on the Ball

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Jun 182010

In 2 1/2 minutes you’ll learn some nice core workouts on the stability ball. You’ll see how to do plank poses, push-ups, and tucks on the ball. Stability Balls will help you intensify your workouts because you’ll need to engage more muscles to stay balanced.  Plus, a Stability Ball adds some variety to your weekly routines.

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Posted by Harmony at 8:55 am

Senior Exercises: Chest Press

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Jun 042010

This is the second in a series of exercises for seniors. A couple weeks ago, we offered a video on an Overhead Press. If you are taking care of an arm or shoulder injury, or just starting on your fitness journey, don’t let the name “Senior Exercises” fool you. Watch the video and learn. Sometimes it’s important to be gentle with your body, know that and respect that. It’s ok.

This video shows the instructor using a soft weighted toning ball during the exercise.  As she informs us, you could also use an inflated ball if so desired (check out our 7″ mini-exercise ball and our 9″ mini-exercise ball).  Perhaps this is because you don’t want the added weight, but the inflated ball still offers resistance and will help you be mindful of your movements.  Sometimes we choose our exercise tool because of what we already have lying around the house!  And that’s fine, too.


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Posted by Harmony at 8:14 am

Senior Exercises: Overhead Press

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May 212010

Sometimes exercises or yoga practices labeled for “seniors” isn’t totally accurate. These exercises can also be used by individuals who are caring for an injury or for those who want to start out slow and gentle. There’s nothing wrong with taking advantage of gentle, “senior” exercises like these…no matter what age you are. Honor your body.

To perform these Overhead Presses, you could use a 2lb Soft Weighted Toning Ball or select a hand weight from our Neoprene Dumbbell Set.


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Posted by Harmony at 8:06 am

Exercises for AnyBody

Core/Fitness, Dumbells/Grip Weights, How-To 1 Response »
May 142010

Some nice standing exercises to work your legs and arms “for anybody”. Gently guided instructions using light hand weights in a squat against the wall.  We offer a neoprene dumbell set in weights varying from 2 – 5 lbs.  Great for these exercises.  Start with the two-pounders, and then as you get stronger, and IF you desire, move up to the higher weights for an added challenge.


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Posted by Harmony at 8:56 am

Office Workout with Stability Ball: Standing

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May 072010

Part II of Office Workouts with a Stability Exercise Ball. This short video shows some standing exercises, while last week’s video showed some exercises you could do seated on your stability ball.

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Posted by Harmony at 8:21 am

Office Workout with Stability Ball: Seated

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Apr 302010

A quick introduction to how you can use a Stability Exercise Ball at your office. This first video shows some seated exercises. Next week we’ll show the standing exercises.

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Posted by Harmony at 8:18 am

Balance Board - Side Plank

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Apr 232010

Add a Balance Board to almost any exercise to up the challenge. Here’s another example showing that you can add a Balance Board in a Side Plank pose. My only tip to add on this exercise / yoga pose, is to stack your shoulder over your wrist.  What other balance poses or exercises would a Balance Board work with?  Last week we showed a video doing the Seated “V” / Boat Pose, so you can’t suggest that one!

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Posted by Harmony at 8:23 am

Balance Board - Seated "V"

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Apr 162010

The Seated “V” (which is known as the Boat Pose in Yoga) can be pretty challenging for most folks. If you feel like you’re strong in those pose/exercise, add the challenge of sitting on a Balance Board while doing it:

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Posted by Harmony at 8:07 am

Exercises with Small Balance Pods

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Apr 092010

These small balance pods are a very versatile tool to add to your exercises, and even your yoga practice. By adding a balancing challenge to your routine, you’ll strengthen your core and get an all-over body workout.  Jess goes over a number of exercises and provides some nice cues to doing them well.  But don’t just limit yourself to the exercises she teaches…I’m sure this video will give you ideas on what other yoga poses or ab exercises in which you could incorporate these balance pods.

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Posted by Harmony at 8:49 am
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