4/17/2008

Be Present


This is a great place to shop if you need some workout clothes for yoga or pilates. The agility pants are the most comfortable pants I have for working out, I also teach kickboxing in them. They are pricey but I just got an email and they are on sale. Here is their website link:

4/06/2008

Stability Ball Wall Squat

Stability Ball Wall Squat
A great way to squat without straining your back is the stability ball wall-squat. It works your glutes, quads, and hamstring and requires you to contract your core muscles. This exercise will allow you to go through the full range of motion of a squat while keeping your back supported.


Step 1: Start with the ball pressed between your lower back and the wall. Position your feet shoulder-width apart so that your weight is on your heels as if you are going to sit in a chair. Press your back into the ball for support.
Step 2: Begin the descent keeping your core muscles tight and continue to press your back. Descend to a ninety-degree angle at the knee joint.




Step 3: Keep your back pressed on the ball and extend your knees and return to the starting position.


Note: As leg strength increases, decrease your pressure against the ball.