Workout Equip. Question

[misskitty100]

At the gym I go to, there are a couple of "half ball" things that sit on the floor. They look like someone cut a large ball in half. What are these used for? I haven't seen anyone using them yet and am curious.

[Gumbeaux]

Like this?

http://media.newsobserver.com/smedia/2005/12/29/reg-1135978-707165.embedded.prod_affiliate.3.jpg

[Robyncz]

It sounds like a bosu balance trainer.

You can use them for lots of different things, but in general they are used to incorporate balance into a fitness routine, which also, I think, forces you to engage your core. I use it with the ball side up for many of the same sorts of exercises you would do on a stability ball. Also for some more cardio-type exercises, like jump-squats. With the ball side down, you can change up old standards like lunges and push ups by incorporating balance elements.

Here's a link to a bunch of different ways the bosu ball can be used.

http://www.bosufitness.com/BOSU-Balance-Trainer.php

[misskitty100]

Yes, that is it!

Thanks!

[Lauren]

We stand on them and do squats, etc. Great for the core! :p

[misskitty100]

We stand on them and do squats, etc. Great for the core! :p


Dumb question....but are squats basically bending at the knees?:o If so, I could probably manage that but after two c-sections I don't really have a "core" any more. :eek: