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Exercise You Can Do With Balance Boards
This article explains some benefits of balance boards and gives some examples of exercise than can done with them. Benefits of the Balance Board The balance board or wobble board is a piece of equipment that has been used for years to train skiers and surfers in the off-season. It's relatively new to the fitness circuit and is now used to make dancers lighter on their feet, in rehabilitation and to make exercise fun for kids at school. Balance boards come in different shapes, sizes and skill levels. Some only tilt about 10 degrees, which is great for young kids and those who want to get back in to shape. Standard ones tilt about 20 degrees. Boards look differently. The original type looks like a surf/skate board with a sphere on the bottom. Some are square and pivot in two directions. While others are circular and move around in all directions. Benefits of the Balance Board -Training requires core strength. Practicing on the board strengthens your midsection -Adds a challenge to old exercises. Even a basic, body weight squat is pretty tough! -Improves balance and co-ordination -Helps prepare for old age. Training on the board avoids falls resulting in serious injury. -Prevents sports injuries Exercises That Can Be Performed on the Balance Board -Push ups with feet or hands on the board -Squats -Side squats -Lunges -Bicep curls, overhead extension or shoulder press standing on the board -Timed on 2 feet or one to improve balance. When you get good at it, try with your eyes closed! The balance board is great. It's small, affordable and really takes the workout to the next level. Try It! Kaleena Lawless Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kaleena_A_Lawless
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