How to Do a Double Horizontal Body Blade Workout

A unique piece of exercise equipment, a body blade uses the principles of inertia to create powerful resistance which not only works the major muscle groups of your body, it also reduces the chances of injury during your workout. Beneficial for almost anyone, regardless of age or fitness level, a few tips can teach you how to do a double horizontal body blade workout.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Stand with your spine tall and straight with your feet about hip width apart, bending your knees slightly. It is important that you keep your thigh muscles and abs engaged throughout the exercise. Additionally, if you begin to feel tension in the neck during the exercise, drop your shoulders and roll them back.
2. Perform the double horizontal workout by holding a body blade in each hand, positioning the blades so that they are horizontal. Lift your arms out to the sides and begin to shake the blades up and down, using very small, quick motions.
3. Breathe slowly in and out throughout the workout, holding and shaking the blades out to your sides for 1 or 2 full breaths. Slowly and with controlled movements, draw the blades in towards your center. When you reach center, the blade in your right hand should be directly below the other.
4. Hold the center position for 1 or 2 full breaths before returning to the open position. Hold for 1 or 2 full breaths and then repeat, this time crossing the left blade below the right. Continue the double horizontal body blade workout for 2 to 5 minutes, depending on your fitness level.