2014
Technique Tips: Start in a kneeling position on the ball with hands also on the ball. Raise opposite arm and leg, aim for full extension The author had a nasty experience falling hard from this position 10 years ago. I’m not sure the benefits outweigh the potential injuries if you lose balance. There are safer […]
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Technique Tips: Start with your Fitball Seated Balance Shift your weight backwards in order to counter balance the upward lift of your legs Stay fully engaged through the mid section, focus on full leg extension Adds high level stability to any sport or activity requiring balance.
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2014
Fitball Bird Dog Technique Tips: Lie in a prone position over ball with your hand and feet on the floor. Lift your opposite hand and foot to the fullest range of movement you can achieve for each limb. Swap sides and repeat Simple but effective. Engages postural muscles, teaches balance, assists in regaining lumbar curvature […]
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Fitball Plank Technique Tips: Lie on the ball in a prone position but with your elbows under your body. Lift your chest off the ball Try and keep your back, head and hips in close to neutral position Focus on maintaining constant engagement through your core bracing muscles Adds a new dimension to an already […]
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Fitball Push-Up – Hands on Ball Technique Tips: Start in a prone position with hands placed either side of fitball. Engage the core muscles strongly in order to isometrically hold body in a neutral position. Squeeze hands into the fitball, then lower body toward ball in normal ‘push-up’ manner. This drill does all the core […]
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Technique Tips: Lie prone over fitball so that hips are on apex of ball. Place feet so that they are slightly wider than hip width apart. Arms kept next to body; palms facing thighs. Keeping neck in a neutral position, extend body upwards until upper body is in line with lower limbs. As body moves […]
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\ Start in a prone position with feet on top of fitball Engage the core muscles strongly in order to isometrically hold body in a neutral position Arms and scapula ‘set’ strongly Draw knees towards chest without allowing hips to move upwards. A variation of 4 above, but this time keep your legs dead straight […]
Read MoreTechnique Tips: Start in a prone position with feet on fitball. Engage the core muscles strongly in order to isometrically hold body in a neutral position. Conduct a normal ‘push-up’ motion. Core, upper body strength, balance, concentration, spacial awareness….this one has the lot.
Read MoreFitball Prone Set Up This position requires a good level of strength, balance and awareness. Lie prone over the top of fitball with hands on the floor to the front of fitball. Slowly walk hands forward while bringing body over the fitball. Keep walking hands forward until just the shins and feet are in contact […]
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