Stay On the Ball

Getting tired of that same old gym routine day after day?  Well you should be, because your body is.  Just as the body adapts to most other things, it will adapt to a workout, and you will hit a plateau (which will make seeing results extremely difficult).  So change it up with this exercise routine - all you'll need is a stability ball and some motivation to get fit (a great playlist might help)!

10 Stability Ball Push-Ups 
10 Stability Ball Jackknives
10 Stability Ball Pikes
15 Stability Ball Roll-Ins 
*Rest for 2 minutes and repeat 2 more times (adjust reps based on your fitness level).
*Click the links for a demonstration of each exercise.


The first three exercises - push ups, jackknives, and pikes - require you to have your feet/shins on the ball and your hands on the ground.  Move straight through these three exercises without getting off the ball.  All of these work your core (abs) and tone your arms as well.  The stability ball roll-ins focus on strengthening your hamstrings (back of your legs) and glutes (butt) - just in time for summer! 


Pair this routine with a cardio plan (try the Manic Monday Cycle!) and you'll have an awesome full-body workout in under an hour.  


One of my favorites: Grace Kelly - Mika