How to Use a Reebok Ball
The Reebok Exercise Ball is a type of exercise ball used for a variety of purposes. The exercise ball is one of the most versatile pieces of exercise equipment, and it is reasonably affordable, retailing for $25. Its innovative design prevents the ball from rolling while you are on top of it. This is a revolutionary concept and one of the many reasons to use the Reebok ball.
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Instructions
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Ideally, you will want some padding between the ball and the ground. Set the ball on foam padding and take five to 10 minutes to stretch fully before working out. Stretching is the warm-up needed for the body to prepare the muscles and tendons for a full day's work. Make sure you give extra attention and care to your arms, legs and groin.
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Work out with the ball. Exercise balls are ideal for abdominal and back workouts, and the Reebok ball is no exception. While you can do a full workout with just an exercise ball, it's better if you sprinkle exercise ball workouts into your routine with weights and cardio. The innovative "no roll" design allows the Reebok ball to stay perfectly in one place while during a workout. For starters, try doing a set of squats with the exercise ball. Stand with the exercise ball forced between the wall and your spine. Press slightly into the ball and keep your hands by your hips. With your feet hip-width apart, slowly squat over the ball. Make sure you keep the ball pressed against your back as you bend the knees. Return to the standing position and repeat eight to14 times.
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Do side shoulder extensions and other upper-body workouts with the Reebok Ball. You'll need dumbbells from 5 to 10 pounds. Lie with your back flat on the ball and use your legs to provide additional support. Grab a dumbbell in each hand and extend your arms out flat to your elbows. Keep your forearms straight in the air as you lift up with the dumbbells. Your arms will be nearly straight once you reach the top position of the lift (the dumbbells will also be able to touch each other). Lower your arms again to the original stance and repeat. Try three sets of 10. This is one of the basic upper-body exercises performed with a Reebok Exercise Ball.
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Perform "bird dogs" with the Reebok Exercise Ball. First, get on your hands and knees and place the Reebok Exercise Ball under your abdomen. Lift and extend your right arm and your left leg off the floor at the same time. Make sure you reach away from the center of the body while maintaining proper balance. Repeat with the left arm and right leg. Do three sets of eight reps. For an additional challenge, maintain the position for a longer duration. The bird dog exercise is one of many phenomenal ab workouts designed for the exercise ball.
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Do lightweight lifting with the Reebok Exercise Ball. The exercise ball weighs 5 pounds and is small enough (much smaller than the average exercise ball) that you can use the ball for light weightlifting exercises. Some people like to jog with a ball in each hand. Others do biceps curls with the Reebok Ball.
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