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I think that I am like most
people when it comes to exercise. I get bored quickly
and the same old routine often leads to a general lack
of motivation. I am always looking for fun new ways
to mix it up and keep exercising fun and fresh. I have
found a few great ways to work my abs and hips. One
of them is using a hula hoop, but I just recently found
a great new way to help me keep my abs tone. It is a
wobble board.
 A wobble board is a circular platform
made out of wood or plastic. On some models this board
sits on top of a small ball. It looks kind of like a
planet. Your goal is to keep the edge of the board from
touching the floor and you losing your balance! It can
be quite a task at first but after a few tries it becomes
so much fun! This inexpensive exercise equipment will
help you strengthen your ankles and legs, improves your
balance, your coordination, and increases your core
strength.
Wobble boards are small and
when not use they can easily be put under a bed or in
the closet. I love exercise equipment that does not
cause a bunch of unnecessary clutter.
People young and old can benefit
for using one of these great little exercise tools.
In fact, if more seniors used it they would find that
their balance greatly improved and reduce the risk of
dangerous falls. Just make sure that someone is always
there to spot you until you get the hang of it.
Wobble boards are recommended
by the exercise industry and medical professionals.
Personal trainers use them to help you build up strength
in your ankles and legs, while developing your coordination.
Physical therapists use them for rehabilitation of sprained
ankles and leg injuries.
The hardest thing to learn is
how to get on and off it properly. Hold onto something
to begin with. Step on, one foot at a time, placing
each foot just off the center, spacing them evenly and
keeping your weight balanced directly above your legs.
Put your arms out like wings to balance yourself if
necessary. It is kind of like riding a bike, once you
get the hang of it, you never forget it. The main thing
is to keep your hips directly over your feet, bending
your knees can help keep you balanced; now try standing
up straight. When getting off the board, take one foot
off at a time, holding onto something for support.
Once you become more experienced,
put on some music and start swaying back and forth to
the beat, all the while maintaining your balance. You
are getting a good workout on all the muscles in the
lower part of your body and your back muscles while
having fun!
One of the greatest things about
wobble boards is the price! They are very in-expensive!
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