Ignite Fitness

BOSU Ball

Safety Tips

  1. When stepping on the ball with the flat side facing up, step on the right side of the ball, and when that side tilts down, step on the left side. Distribute your weight evenly to ensure you are balanced.
  2. When stepping off of the ball with the flat side facing up, step off of the right side, then the left side, to make sure you don’t fall over.

Recommended Uses:

Squat

  1. Place the ball with the flat side facing up
  2. Step on the ball
  3. Squat by pushing your hips back and flexing your knees. Lower your body and bring your hands up near your chest. Make sure not to bend your knees past your toes
  4. Repeat step 3 for your desired number of repetitions
  5. You may hold a weight when squatting to add difficulty

Push Ups

  1. Place the ball with the flat side facing up
  2. Place your hands on both sides of the ball, gripping it to stabilize it. Your arms should be straight.
  3. Extend your legs backwards, making sure that your spine is lined up with your neck
  4. Flex your elbows and inhale as you do so, lowering your body until your chest touches the flat surface of the ball
  5. Exhale, and push your body back up to the starting position
  6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for however many pushups you wish to complete