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Medicine Ball Core Exercises: Video Series

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Adding a medicine ball to your regular abdominal exercise routine is a great way to improve your core muscles. Learn how to do a variety of medicine ball core exercises with tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video series.

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  1. Adding a medicine ball to normal abdominal crunches improves the effectiveness of an exercise routine. Learn do ab crunch core exercises with a medicine ball using tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video.

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  2. Figure eight abdominal exercises with a medicine ball requires practice but provides an intense ab workout. Learn to do figure eight abdominal core exercises with a medicine ball using tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video.

    Views: 764
  3. Jump squats with a medicine ball not only strengthens the legs, core muscles and arms but it also burns calories. Learn to do jump squat core exercises with a medicine ball using tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video.

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  4. Adding a medicine ball to regular squats exercises abdominal and leg muscles more effectively. Learn how to do squat core exercises with a medicine ball using tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video.

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  5. For seated side twist exercises with a medicine ball it is important to keep proper form to prevent back injuries. Learn how to do seated side twist core exercises with a medicine ball using tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video.

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  6. Before doing the plank exercise with a medicine ball it is important to master the plank position. Learn to do plank core exercises with a medicine ball using tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video.

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  7. For the pass the medicine ball core exercise grab a partner in the gym and really work up a sweat! Learn to do pass the ball core exercises with a medicine ball using tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video.

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  8. Plie squats with a medicine ball exercises the quad muscles, hamstrings and glutes. Learn how to do plie squat core exercises with a medicine ball using tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video.

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  9. For the diagonal ball-raise with a medicine ball focus on exercising until fatigue sets in to ensure good results. Learn to do diagonal ball-raise core exercises with a medicine ball using tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video.

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  10. Proper body position is essential for the powerful chair raise with a medicine ball. Learn to do powerful chair raise core exercises with a medicine ball using tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video.

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  11. During the half-roll down exercise with the medicine ball be sure to exhale up and inhale once lowered. Learn to do half-roll down core exercises with a medicine ball using tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video.

    Views: 361
  12. For the bridge exercise, try placing a medicine ball between the knees for an added strength element. Learn to do bridge core exercises with a medicine ball using tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video.

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Many people want to lose weight, yet despite claims of quick fat burning pills and powders, the best way to lose weight is still through proper diet and exercise. Exercise does more than maintain physical fitness. Working out improves bone density, builds muscle strength, and improves joint mobility. It can also reduce general health risks, boost the immune system, and help with depression and insomnia. Whether exercising to lose weight or improve muscle mass, working out is always a good idea to promote mind and body health. In this free video series an expert fitness trainer demonstrates a variety of core exercises using a medicine ball. Learn to do figure eight, squats and jump squat exercises with a medicine ball. Explore how to do core exercises with the medicine ball such as the diagonal raise and bridge exercises. Interested in maintaining or improving core muscles by using a medicine ball, watch as this expert demonstrates everything needed to know to do these effective abdominal exercises.

 
About the Presenter

Carol Ann The trainers' trainer, Carol Ann has 19 years of professional fitness training experience, a Master's degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion, and Continuing Education Certification (CEC) provider status with Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE). She holds current fitness certifications including Group X instructor, personal trainer, Pilates, yoga, aqua fitness, kick boxing, and Lifestyle Fitness coaching. Carol Ann has traveled nationally and internationally training fitness professionals, presenting certifications and workshops, and sharing her knowledge for specific training techniques and applications. Along with various fitness training DVDs, she is the creator and star of the fitness DVD series called The Steel Physique System. She also is a freelance fitness expert writer for several publications. Her focus is to engage clients into leading healthy lifestyles for a lifetime through an educational and fun process.dkdk

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