Do you ever catch yourself slouching as you pour over your desk computer or drive in your car? This is an example of what happens when postural muscles are weak and we are not thinking about what we are doing. When you practice training the muscles associated with posture in the trunk and spine...

As we finish week four, the focus is learning to improve joint stability and balance, placing more workload on our neuromuscular system. This workout incorporates the stability ball in a variety of extension exercises. It is the best tool to work your core, due to its curved shape. It is often...

This workout incorporates the stability ball in lateral flexion exercises. It is the best tool to work your core, due to its curved shape. As we finish week three, the focus is learning to inprove joint stability and balance, placing more workload on our neuromuscular system.

This workout st...

Today, we bring in the stability ball which is the best tool to work your core, due to its curved shape. However, we will be working to stabilize and balance in this workout, placing more workload on our neuromuscular system.

This workout starts on the ground, with the ball used as a supporti...

Today is my most favorite. The stability ball is the best tool to work your core, due to its curved shape. However, we will be working to stabilize and balance in this workout, placing more workload on our neuromuscular system.

This workout starts on the ground, with the ball used as a suppo...

This workout is choreographed to rotate through your hips, spine, shoulders, and neck for improved trunk rotation.

We begin with a warm up to check our mobility, then we will perform several "anti-rotation" exercises using asymmetrical loading and unilateral motions. Next, experience some high...

Using a circuit format, this class will use a variety of resistance training formats to work the glutes, hips, thighs, lower leg, and core. After a short warm up, we will do one set of each exercise in the circuit. Upon completion of the circuit, we will then repeat each exercise for a second ...

Using a circuit format, this class will use a variety of resistance training formats to work the arms, chest, back, shoulders, and core. After a short warm up, we will do one set of each exercise in the circuit. Upon completion of the circuit, we will then repeat each exercise for a second set...

The idea of a Posterior Chain refers to the structures at the back of the leg and the spine. These muscles keep us upright and tend to reduce our chance of injury. The main muscles that make up the Posterior Chain are the calf muscles, hamstrings, gluteus maximi, latissimus dorsi and the erecto...

In this targeted hamstring, glutes, and hip extension class, we will use the stability ball as a platform and resistance tool with bodyweight and dumbbells as resistance. The workout begins with some of the most effective hamstring work using the ball for eccentric training. Next, the ball creat...

In this workout, we will perform several isometric exercises for the chest and shoulder in various stability ball positions. Also, we will combine concentric and eccentric contractions using dumbbells.

Start with the stability ball alone as a resistance to press into for purposeful isometrics. ...

In this workout, we will go through five different supersets, all designed to work the whole body. Supersets are long sets, meaning that two or more exercises are strung together for their similarity or differences in a way that allows for continuous work with very little rest.

We will perfor...

The goal of this workout is hypertrophy/growth of the muscles of the upper body and core. We will accomplish this with a high repetition routine using resistance that allows us to engage or "squeeze" our muscles for better contractions. The goal is to train the shoulder, back, chest, arm, and a...

In this workout, notice how the stability ball transforms so many exercises that we have done so many times. The ball adds an element of stability training and fun so that we can add a freshness to our exercise routine. You will need some light and heavy dumbbells for this workout, which will b...

This 60 minute workout is designed to strengthen muscles that flex, rotate, side-bend, and extend spinal joints in a variety of positions for better overall core strength. The focus is to expose and strengthen muscle imbalances by improving contraction responsiveness. The instability of the the...

This 60 minute workout is designed to strengthen hip muscles that adduct, abduct, flex, extend, and rotate the hip joint in a variety of positions. The focus is to expose and strengthen muscle imbalances by improving contraction responsiveness. The instability of the the ball requires the use o...

Both the stability ball and the "mini" sponge ball can act as an amazing tool to help support the joints, add resistance, and cause us to have to react to the moving surface. Each providing resistance, they are different sizes and designed for different exercises. They are both considered to be...

This stability ball workout will include a warm-up, followed by a core training section with bodyweight and the ball, and a comprehensive hip routine using a thigh band and bodyweight.

The stability ball is a versatile tool to better target the core. In this workout, feel how the shape, textur...

Using the stability ball as if it were a weight bench, we will practice stabilizng with the ball using trunk and spine muscles as we strengthen the upper body. When the ball us used in strength training, you will feel a total body workout as you work to stabilize the trunk and spine while moving...

It is said that 50 percent of people with chronic constipation, low back pain and pelvic pain have pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) — impaired relaxation and coordination of pelvic floor and abdominal muscles. Intensive pelvic floor retraining exercises is often used to treat non-relaxing pelvic f...

Strengthen the core and tone bicep, tricep, chest, back, and shoulder muscles using a variety of positions. Using the stability ball as if it were a weight bench, we will practice stabilizng with the ball using trunk and spine muscles as we strengthen the upper body.

The flowing nature of the...

Strengthen the core and tone many lower body muscles using a variety of positions. Using the stability ball as if it were a weight bench, we will practice stabilizng with the ball using trunk and spine muscles as we strengthen the lower body.

The flowing nature of the ball will allow for easi...

Working with the stability ball can help develop overall control and strength of the core, increase balance and stability, improve spinal mobility, and enhance postural awareness. See how the stability ball, originally used for spinal rehab, can enhance many classic Pilates Mat exercises. A Pil...

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction is often classified as urologic, gynecologic, colorectal, and other causes. It affects over 32% of women and 16% of men. The core and the deep core are the target of this therapeutic routine.

In this workout, work the lumbo pelvic-hip complex, which includes deeper mu...