Featured Exercise of the Month

March 2006 - Prone PhysioBall Abdominal Tuck

Client Model = Mindy G.
Age = 35

Mindy began training with me for a short while last year before she discovered she was pregnant. Now that her son is a few months old, she is back with a vengeance. Her goal? To complete a triathalon within the next 12 months! My suggestion (besides exercises) is to get a good insurance policy! It's funny that so many of my clients are much more adventurous than I am.

Mindy has made great strides in the few weeks she's been back, following Weight Watchers and exercising with me twice per week, running and kick boxing classes on her own. This woman is determined and I know she will be a success at anything she puts her mind to!

For March Mindy is demonstrating a powerful core strengthening exercise, perfect for the new Mom seeking to regain strength in the lower abdominal regiona and pelvic floor area. The prone position on the ball also challenges upper body strength, balance and stability.

This has nothing to do with the exercise, but its funny! Notice in the first photo below a little pair of brown shoes off to the side. Mindy was in such a hurry to make it to her session that she ran out of the house without her athletic shoes and did her entire session in her stocking feet. :)

Position 1 - Start in Fully Extended Position

Position 2 - Pull Ball in Towards Trunk Keeping Abs and Back Stable

1) Lie with your stomach on the ball, feet on the floor. Roll yourself forward so that your shins are on the ball with your body parallel to the floor. Your hands should be positioned under your shoulders in a push up position.

2) Keep your upper body stationary and your core muscles engaged. Bend your knees and draw the ball in towards your upper torso. Slowly extend your legs back and return to the fully extended start position. Avoid letting your hips or stomach sink towards the floor.

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