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Post by alenka on Jan 25, 2007 17:19:38 GMT -5
Well, at least my abs think so! I love it actually, the program is really straightforward and easy to do, takes 20 minutes, is more relaxing than anything!
I didn't feel it till this morning... UGH! MY ABS! Holy hell they hurt! I really recommend the ball workout!
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Post by janepain on Jan 25, 2007 17:46:38 GMT -5
Glad to hear how they work! I have one, but I haven't inflated it yet - it's not the Pilate, though. One of my co-workers told me make sure I'm next to a wall, because I'll fall off if I don't get used to it first!
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Post by alenka on Jan 25, 2007 19:53:35 GMT -5
If you have one, I really recommend going and getting the pilates ball dvd. Any one should work, I got the one with the twins Sofie and... I can't remember the other one's name. But they're blonde.. it was a box set that I got.
yeah, wow, it really works you out... and it's totally low impact which is what I want.
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Post by z on Jan 26, 2007 0:05:45 GMT -5
I've been seriously considering getting one of those. My abs are my worst area and I know if I strengthen them, it will help my lower back.
Deby
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Post by denise on Jan 26, 2007 19:52:50 GMT -5
I have always enjoyed the exercise ball when it comes to core exercises. The Core Secret DVDs are really good and they always given me a good workout. One of my favorite exercises is laying flat and then passing the ball from my hands to my feet and back again. I try to do about 50 of those/day now. If you need lower ab work, putting a smaller size ball under your knees and holding on with your heels and doing a reverse curl really makes the lower abs talk, helps with that island or dunlap as MA calls it.
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Post by Mary Ann on Jan 27, 2007 7:24:58 GMT -5
The dunlap is up higher than the island. Both are south of the goodbyes and north of the Smithfield hams. (That's what thighs look like when they lay across a saddle. Complete with beige packaging.  ) Alenka, where the heck do you store a ball that size??? |
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Post by alenka on Jan 27, 2007 8:54:19 GMT -5
HAHAHAHA!!! I have a stepper that is quite compact, and it sits back against the wall, and I slide my ball in behind the handlebars and the wall, and it stays there till I whip it out! LOL It's not in the way at all! And you know... since starting my workouts... I'm honest to god-finding that my posture is straightening out, and my tummy is becoming more taught... I can't wait till a few months! My weight is going slowly... but I'm taking consideration I'm starting to build up muscles. So I'll probably lose more after gaining a few muscle pounds.  |
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