If you're looking for a challenging way to strengthen and tone your quads and hamstrings, you're going to love doing single leg lifts on a exercise ball. All at once, you'll be working the quad and hip flexors of the lifting leg, but you'll also feel an incredible burn in the hamstring and glutes of the leg remaining on the ball. That's because it takes a tremendous amount of down pressure to keep the ball in place as you do your leg lifts.
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Fall weather is in full force, and that means an abundance of fallen leaves. If you're spending a ton of time raking your lawn, then your shoulders and upper back are probably super sore. For relief, here's a great stretch you can do with an exercise ball and a wall.
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Looking for a fun a challenging way to work your abs and upper body at the same time? Then check out this move using an exercise ball.
To find out how to add some ab work to your push-ups, just .
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We spend so much time working our legs doing squats and running, strength training for our arms, and crunches for our abs, so don't forget about your back. Strengthening this part of your body is excellent for your posture, keeps your spine healthy, and will help prevent injuries due to imbalances in your muscles. Prone Leg Raises are an awesome exercise, but this one will work your upper back as well and truly challenge your core.
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Bikini season means ab work and this exercise is a perfect way to tone your mid section, and it doesn't involve crunches. It is also a great stabilization exercise, so you will be working your core as well. All you need is an exercise ball and some dumbbells.
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Exercise balls are for more than just working your abs. Using one in a standing exercise is sure to challenge your balance as well as work your legs. This ball exercise reminds me of the Pilates Reformer exercise the Scooter, but because the ball is unstable this Booty Lunge exercise challenges the core much more.
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Push-ups are one of my favorite exercises because they target so many muscles at once. You'll work your shoulders, biceps, pecs, upper back, and abs all at the same time. Doing the same old push-ups all the time can get boring so here's another variation to add to your routine.
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Squats are so much fun. OK, maybe you don't love squats but you must admit they get the job done. If you have a stronger leg, or a dominant leg, chances are high you are not working your legs evenly and your weak leg is getting short changed.
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I love using my exercise ball for strength training and stretching. There are so many ways you can take an exercise to a new level by using an exercise ball. This move targets your back side and is similar to the Lying Hamstring Curl, and might be a bit easier to manage if you are new to working with an exercise ball.
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