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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!
