Bands:
Place the band around your ankles.
Body Positioning:
Lie on your stomach and activate your core muscles.
Movement:
Push the right leg against the resistance of the band towards the ceiling while
pushing the left leg into the floor. Slowly return to starting position. Repeat 10 – 15 times.
Points to remember:
Keep both legs straight while performing the exercise and prevent arching your back.
Rule:
If you are able to do more than 10-15 reps, change to a heavier band.
Bands:
Place the band around both legs, right above the ankle.
Body Positioning:
Stand up straight with your chest up, back straight and head straight, and hands on hips. Activate your core.
Movement:
While keeping your legs straight, push one leg out to the side to a 45 degree angle. Slowly lower your leg to starting position. Repeat 10 – 15 times.
Points to remember:
Keep your legs straight throughout the movement, and push out from your heel.
Rule:
If you are able to do more than 10-15 reps, change to a heavier band.
Starting Position:
Sit on the floor and place the DuoBall under your hips. Lean into the ball and turn your body towards the hips.
Movement:
Slowly roll some inches forward and back while putting pressure on the ball. Switch to the other side and repeat.
Points to remember:
If you find a tight spot, try to stay on it until it relaxes.
Starting Position:
Sit on the floor and place the DuoBall under your thigh. Keep your upper body straight and place your hands behind you for support.
Movement:
Roll slowly up and down on the ball while supporting the movement with the other leg. Switch to the other side and repeat.
Points to remember:
If you find a tight spot, try to stay on it until it relaxes.
Starting Position:
Stand up straight. Place the DuoBall between a wall and your ribcage. Turn your body in a 45 degree angle to the wall.
Movement:
Roll slowly up and down along the ribcage while putting pressure on the ball. Switch to the other side and repeat.
Points to remember:
If you find a tight spot, try to stay on it until it relaxes.