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As other plank variations do, one-legged planks work your core, shoulders, and back. Planks also help improve your balance and posture, which benefits your body overall. Position yourself in a push up position, with your hands on a wobble cushion. If you find the cushion slides out from under you, try this exercise on a… Continue reading Exercise Of The Week: One-Leg Plank On A Wobble Cushion
Squats are always a great choice of exercise. They work your glutes, core, quads, and hamstrings. Squats on a wobble cushion are a challenging twist, and also a fun way to mix up your exercise routine. Stand on a wobble cushion and stabilize yourselfBend your legs, and lower your body into a squat position, until… Continue reading Exercise Of The Week: Squats On A Wobble Cushion
Hip bridges work a substantial amount of muscles; the hip abductors, gluteus maximus, hamstrings, your core, and the quadriceps are all involved in maintaining balance. Using a wobble cushion makes it much more difficult. This variation, stabilizing with one leg, is another version that increases the difficulty. Lay on your back on the floor- you… Continue reading Exercise Of The Week: Hip Bridges Using A Wobble Cushion
Planks are easy to do anywhere and they work a large group of muscles including your core, biceps, glutes, and even your neck muscles. A wobble cushion requires an additional layer of stability and increase the difficulty of the exercise. Position yourself in a push-up position, with the wobble cushion under your arms. Lower your… Continue reading Exercise Of The Week: Plank Using A Wobble Cushion
A wobble cushion is similar to a stability ball but is smaller and more convenient. If you've ever considered using a stability ball in place of a chair, this is a perfect way to get the same benefits with a smaller footprint. This week's exercise is a donkey kick, which works your gluteus maximus—the largest… Continue reading Exercise Of The Week: Donkey Kick Using A Wobble Cushion