All you need is something that is unstable..such as a bosu ball, balance pods or even a folded hand towel works if you don't own the others. If you are in the market for some balance pods (which i prefer) you can purchase them on SPRI.COM
Try these at home...
1. Lunges on the pod- start with whichever foot you prefer on the pod and other on the ground. Lower into lunge, knee over ankle, thigh parallel to the ground with hands on hip. As you straighten your bent leg, rise up slowly while balancing on the pod. By balancing on the pod, this works your core twice as much. Do 12 reps, switch legs and repeat.
2. Leg Lifts- Stand with feet hip width apart with hands at your side. Put right foot on the pod then slowly extend left leg to the side as high as you can. Keep your abs engaged. Do 12 reps, switch legs and repeat.
3. Dreadful Plank- Start in plank position with your forearms rested on the pod. Planks are hard to begin with, so by placing your arms on the pod, it engages your core more making it harder to stay in place. Make sure your hips are lifted and you are parallel to the ground. Hold the pose as long as you can, try 60 seconds. Repeat 2-3 times.
4. Squats- Stand on the pod with both feet hip width apart. Bend knees and keep arms in front of you. Slowly lower into a squat position and stand. Return to standing position, and repeat 12 times.
5. Ab Twist- This full body exercise works your abs, obliques, shoulders, chest, back, butt, thighs and even ankles (not so important). Begin in push up position with your hands under your shoulders, put left foot on the pod and right leg in line with your hips. Engage abs, bringing the right knee towars your left elbow. Return to start, do 12 reps and switch sides.
FLAT BELLY TIPS:
- Heart pumping cardio helps trigger your body to convert abdominal fat to fuel. Try doing at least 30 minutes or more most days of the week for waist management.
- Bananas help limit belly-swelling sodium in your body. Go bananas instead of apples!
