How to Do Body Blade Punches

Regardless of your age or fitness level, the body blade can help you to build muscle and coordination, strengthening your body's core. Used to improve weight training, aerobics, martial arts or even as rehabilitation, the unique body blade creates resistance through inertia with less risk for injury than traditional exercise equipment. Body blade punches are just one example of many exercises you can begin today.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart and your knees bent slightly, making sure that your spine is tall and straight and your tail bone tucked under. Throughout your workout, your abs and thigh muscles should be engaged. Protect your neck by dropping your shoulders down and back.
2. Hold a body blade in each hand, positioning them so that they are horizontal to the ground. Extend your arms straight out in front of you, spreading your arms enough so there is 1 or 2 inches between each blade. Begin shaking the blade in and out, using very small, quick movements or punches.
3. Keep your elbows tucked into your body as much as possible, as you breathe slowly in and out throughout the workout. Feel the blades beginning to work the muscles of your neck, chest and upper arms. You should also be able to feel a bit of a workout in your abs if you continue to hold them tight.
4. Hold your first position for 2 full breaths and while continuing the motion, turn the blades vertical. Continue with your punches, holding the vertical position for 2 full breaths. Repeat the exercise, alternating body blade positioning for 2 to 5 minutes, depending on your fitness level.