BOSU Balance Trainer, 65cm The Original

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When you begin training with a Bosu ball, your muscles, body and mind are not used to the unstable environment", Stauffacher said. So how do you establish this mind-body connection? As with most things: practise, practise, practise, both trainers emphasised. This exercise is really simple to set up, all you need to do is place a Bosu ball on a comfortable surface. Due to this being a balancing exercise, it would be useful to have a mat underneath or at least a comfortable surface incase of any loss of balance. Jump forward, changing from a plank to a squat position and rise with the ball still in your hands. It is sometimes difficult to get on and off them but they’re still as versatile and fun as other Bosu Ball models. They even come in a variety of colors. What we like

So for a quality BOSU ball you can buy online, why not try this PROIRON balance trainer and get started straight away? Before you go!

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This ball comes in a range of colours, and can easily deflate, meaning you can take it with you wherever you go. If we concede that bosu balls aren’t very suitable for strength training or muscle building, what about if your goal is to improve your balance? There are two models of the Bosu Ball Balance Trainer, the “Home Use Model” and the “Commercial Model”.The difference is that the Commercial Model is a heavy duty version of the Home Use Model. Only the Home Use Model comes with a FREE Bosu Workout DVD.

Basically, the thinking become that practically any exercise would be more effective using a bosu ball. They are flat surfaces placed over a pivot that moves around and forces your body to continuously engage your core to regain balance. The dome is made from environmentally friendly PVC that the company can guarantee 100% health and safety.As with all the balls on this list, the Comots Yoga Balance ball can be used on both sides, meaning you can work on different muscle groups just by flipping the ball over. Here’s another like for like BOSU ball alternative which has been described by the manufacturers, Comots, as being perfect for anyone, of any age. Set up this exercise with a Bosu ball and a flat surface. You should have the Bosu ball so that it is ball side up.

The fancy term for this is ‘proprioception training’, which is any sort of training done on an unstable surface. This exercise may seem pretty simple, but it is the first step to train your core for side planks if you still can’t do them properly. Here’s how you do it: You might notice that core workouts are not as easy as they seem and they make you sweat, literally. For patients that had stability issues – especially those related to the lower body (ACL or ankle) – rehabilitation work done on unstable surfaces, such as the bosu ball, have been shown to increase the central nervous system response and speed up recovery.The AtivaFit ball is light-weight and incredibly easy to carry and take with you, but don’t let that fool you. The ball can also hold up to 660lb’s of weight (300KG)! It’s also easy to inflate and deflate, so you can adjust it to the resistance you desire. Conversely this balance trainer ball has a height of 25cm once inflated, which is taller than some other fitness balls on our list.

This exercise can be advanced by performing side lunges. Stand next to the BOSU and place your right foot on the hemisphere, making sure that your feet are at least 2-3 feet apart. Then lunge to the right, get up and lift the right leg from the BOSU, placing it close to the left leg. Repeat this by placing the right leg on the hemisphere once more and lunging.

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The dome also has an anti-slip design, which does what it says on the tin, meaning you won’t be sliding off during a workout anytime soon. It goes without saying that one of the most challenging parts about using a Bosu ball is maintaining your balance. This next product from Umi is actually a fairly small balance ball for the UK, which makes it much more feasible if you only have a small workout space.