September Stability Ball Exercise Challenge

[jimmie 48]

Re: September Stability Ball Exercise Challenge

grant, it depends on what i do.
if i do stretching, i log it under that
if i am doing weight work, i log it under weight training using either the light or medium.
for just cardio, i've always logged the stuff under calisthenics.

i've complained to the powers of the site that stability ball should be added but it's been a no go so far.

[Grant]

Re: September Stability Ball Exercise Challenge

OK Thanks!

[Purple Rain]

Re: September Stability Ball Exercise Challenge

9-12-07
15 min abs, push-ups, squats
30/300 (have I been slacking or what?)

[Kntrylady]

Re: September Stability Ball Exercise Challenge

Yeah!!! Another day of success and sore muscles

9/12 ... 10 minutes stretches, crunches, reverse

110/250

[hrgillespie]

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OK let me catch up ........

I am up to 135 for the month so far I normally do 10 minutes each night after my ELiptical but last night I did 15! I do abs, and some back stetches, and leg lifts. I have not done any others because I don't know alot to do with it. If anyone has a favorite they would like to share I am looking for more to do?????

[jimmie 48]

Re: September Stability Ball Exercise Challenge

heidi, i just recorded the 135 for the 12th instead of placing something each day. i'm up to speed with your totals now.

i personally like doing weight work on the ball. if you check out the spark people site (found in the very first post of this thread ) you can search through that fairly easily and see quite a few stability ball exercises.
i also like the benefit of the leg/ball squeeze that i do. simply lay on your back with your knees bent, feet on the floor. place the ball between your knees and then squeeze. this is a great workout for the inner thigh.

i think i have everyone updated. i've been slacking a bit too, but promise to pick up the pace.

[biogeek]

Re: September Stability Ball Exercise Challenge

Got my 20 in this morning of upper body moves, abs, and stretches. I also tried a new move that mimics swimming by using exercise bands held in place by my feet and the other ends at my hands to create more resistance as I "swim." The ball is at my lower torso/abs area.

[jimmie 48]

Re: September Stability Ball Exercise Challenge

great to see a few of us trying new moves!

13 sept
45 minutes

balance ball stretch
stab ball ep 1,2 and 3

160/325

[jimmie 48]

Re: September Stability Ball Exercise Challenge

More people joining! I'm lovin' it!

This morning I did 20 minutes of mostly stretches and abs. I will most likely do another set around noon to wind down from swimming and water aerobics, both of which have made my muscles tight. Guess I'm using muscles I normally don't use.

bio, i got the 20 minutes you reported here. how about the other 20? i didn't see an update and i sure wouldn't want to short you.

[Grant]

Re: September Stability Ball Exercise Challenge

9/13

20 minutes
Crunches
Reverse crunches
Jackknives
push ups
added in dumbells this time.

[hrgillespie]

Re: September Stability Ball Exercise Challenge

9-13 10 min

[Kntrylady]

Re: September Stability Ball Exercise Challenge

Oops, I forgot to post

On 9/13 log me for 15 minutes stretch, crunches, reverse crunches, pushups....125/250

And today 9/14 I took a day off from the Stability Ball

[biogeek]

Re: September Stability Ball Exercise Challenge

Thanks for the reminder, Jimmie! Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance that day to do a second set. Sometimes, work gets in the way while I'm at work! LOL

Here's my update over the last few days:

9/14- 20 min of stretches and lower body moves
9/15- 30 min of stretches, upper body, and abs.
9/16- 20 min of stretches, lower body, and abs.

[jimmie 48]

Re: September Stability Ball Exercise Challenge

good to see the updates!
i think the totals for the first half of the month shape up like this.............

biogeek 280/350
SweetStrudel 85/300
PurpleRain 30/300
gmitroff 45/300
kntrylady 125/250
Grant 105/240
hrgillespie 145/300
jimmie 48 160/325

[Sweet Strudel]

Re: September Stability Ball Exercise Challenge

Minutes for week 2

Sept 10 - 20 mins
Sept 11 - 20 mins
Sept 12 - 15 mins
Sept 13 - 25 mins
Sept 14 - 15 mins

95 mins for this week for a total of 180/300