Grapevine Exercise with a Cardio Ball

One could argue that shapely, sexy legs are the pillars upon which American standards of beauty are set. Cultural demands shift from generation to generation, and the twiggy models of the '60s were out. But, although the sinewy, sporty models of the '80s were short-lived, Kate Moss brought skinny back to the forefront of visual culture. Nowadays, hopefully, a healthier feminine image is being sold to male and female consumers of popular culture. The popularity of J Lo, Beyonce, and Shakira has brought curves back into the spotlight. Even if Americans are finally becoming open to more natural, curvy shapes, the pressure to be fit and trim still exists. You may totally disagree with standards of beauty and the patriarchal obsession with the female body, but regular exercise and strength training will also help you stay healthy. Period. And being healthy is not so bad.

With a cardio ball, you can promote flexibility, muscle growth, and agility while getting a good workout for the heart. In this free video series, a trainer and fitness expert with teach you some exercises to do with a cardio ball, including the grapevine, squats, mambo, and shuffle exercises. You'll also learn how to do some sitting and rolling exercises with the cardio ball, all which will help to workout your core and improve your overall health and fitness. Get in shape today, and keep it simple with these cardio ball exercises!