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Not everyone wants to go to the gym or workout room these days. The solution: Bring fitness equipment into your home. However, you don't have to include a bulky treadmill or expensive multi-purpose exercise machine. An exercise ball is a simple, unobtrusive tool for strengthening your legs and core. Here are some tips for using exercise balls in your Flagstaff apartment.
Choose the Right Exercise Ball
When you sit on an exercise ball, your knees should bend at a 90-degree angle with your feet flat on the floor. If you order online and you can't check it out, choose the size based on your height:
under 5’1” = 45 centimeter ball
5’1” to 5’7” = 55 cm
5’8” to 6’1” = 65 cm
over 6’1” = 75 cm
For beginners, sitting on the unstable surface of a ball can take some getting used to. If you slightly underinflate your ball, you’ll get the hang of it quicker. Pump it up to be more firm as you gain experience.
Sample Exercises
There are dozens of exercise-ball routines to work your abs and legs, but here are two to get started. Most balls include an instruction book with many more.
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Leg Lifts/Extensions. Sit on the ball and lift one leg. Tighten your abdominal muscles to keep the ball from moving. Hold your leg lifted for five seconds. Raise the opposite arm as you lift. To make it harder, extend your leg directly in front.
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Prone Stretches. Lie with your abdomen resting on the ball. Extend one arm and the opposite leg, and hold the position for five seconds. To make it harder, extend the same arm and leg. Or extend both arms and one leg.
How about a new apartment to go along with your new approach to fitness? University Square offers spacious Flagstaff apartments perfect for home workouts that are conveniently close to colleges, dining, and shopping. Call us to learn more today!
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