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runawayjesse

538 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

Jul 27, 2007 7:31 PM

Bosu ball anyone?

I observed a trainer at my gym training a soccer player on this bosu ball. I got to say I was impressed. This looked like something that could help runners greatly, anyone ever try it?

She was doing plymetric and balance agility type stuff put together in a circuit fasion.

Anyone know of any of these exercises specific to runners?

RunnersHigh

259 posts since
Nov 24, 2006

1. Jul 27, 2007 7:59 PM

in response to: runawayjesse

Re: Bosu ball anyone?

I use one every time I'm at the gym, 3 or more days a week. There are so many uses I almost don't know where to begin. Upside down for push ups with my feet up on a ball, standing on it while doing chest flys, alternating arms while doing push ups while jumping over it and switching hands, using two of them and alternating legs while catching a medecine ball, toe taps at high rate of speed, shadow boxing while standing on it while trainer hold pads for me to box....etc. etc. etc. Great tool for so many things.....

RunAsics

279 posts since
Dec 11, 2007

2. Jul 27, 2007 8:11 PM

in response to: runawayjesse

Re: Bosu ball anyone?

I use a bosu ball as part of my gym workout. It teaches you balance, highlights imbalances and is a good complement to standard strength/core training.

Lunges and squats are the best leg exercises. Try practicing squats (no weights) while standing on the flat side. Flip the ball over and alternate your fore and rear foot during sets of static lunges. You can also do standing side leg raises to work the hip flexors while on the dome. It's not as easy as it seems.

runawayjesse

538 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

3. Jul 27, 2007 9:03 PM

in response to: runawayjesse

Re: Bosu ball anyone?

Do you guys add this to along to your usuall routine or make it a workout in itself? also is their any resources out their like a book that explains some workouts.

with my limited strength training time I was thinking something along the lines of making the ball an all in one workout deal. It seems you can stimulate a variety of things. Everything from flexibality training to plymetrics and agility training. I really don't have the cash to spend on a trainer so I was kind of hoping I can educate myself via internet or a book.

RunnersHigh

259 posts since
Nov 24, 2006

4. Jul 27, 2007 9:15 PM

in response to: runawayjesse

Re: Bosu ball anyone?

I incorporate it into my usual training while at the gym and not by itself since my workouts last a little more than a hour. Since you are a member of a gym and have seen others using this piece of equipment, why not just watch them and then try to implement into your workout? I myself am a visual learner and do best when I see someone else doing something and can usually copy it better than reading something and trying to do it. At my gym, the trainers are very out going and usually will offer advice freely when asked, perhaps try that....nothing to lose by asking.

melistic

839 posts since
Oct 11, 2007

5. Jul 27, 2007 11:07 PM

in response to: runawayjesse

Re: Bosu ball anyone?

I can kick your butt w/ just a bosu in 5 mins.

What are you looking for exactly?
Per speed/ conditioning, per core/balance, strength training?

runawayjesse

538 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

6. Jul 27, 2007 11:34 PM

in response to: runawayjesse

Re: Bosu ball anyone?

The whole kit and kooboodle. I would like to focus on strength and balance while during pre season running and plyometric near the end of pre season than endurance during the in season. I have found training with weights to be effective both in general and functional. It's just that weights generally tend to be a bore and they break me down sometimes. The bosu seems to be something I can get into.

Can you help?

melistic

839 posts since
Oct 11, 2007

7. Dec 26, 2007 5:10 AM

in response to: runawayjesse

Re: Bosu ball anyone?

yep
You sound in good shape yes? shoot me an email and I'll send you a couple workouts.
Mel

http://This message has been edited by melistic (edited Jul-28-2007).

runawayjesse

538 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

8. Dec 26, 2007 5:10 AM

in response to: runawayjesse

Re: Bosu ball anyone?

quote:<HR>Originally posted by melistic:
yep
You sound in good shape yes? shoot me an email and I'll send you a couple workouts.
Mel

http://This message has been edited by melistic (edited Jul-28-2007).<HR>

Thank you!!! You got mail!!

One more thing I found this-
http://www.bosu.com/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=bosu/itemdetl.html?item=10850-2Bosu[/URL" target="_blank">

They have it at the Dicks sporting goods store down the street from me. Does the DVD really explain how to use it?

melistic

839 posts since
Oct 11, 2007

9. Aug 2, 2007 2:34 PM

in response to: runawayjesse

Re: Bosu ball anyone?

Return mail!

Mel

NorthernElf

214 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

10. Aug 3, 2007 9:45 AM

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Re: Bosu ball anyone?

http://www.bosu.com/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=bosu/story.html?article=2408[/URL" target="_blank">

http://www.bellinghamathleticclub.com/files/Running%20Stronger.pdf[/URL" target="_blank">

http://exercise.about.com/library/blbeginnerbosu.htm?terms=bosu[/URL" target="_blank">

http://exercise.about.com/cs/exerciseworkouts/l/blbosu.htm?terms=bosu[/URL" target="_blank">

Many exercises one can do on a stability ball one can do on a BOSU....and more. Lie on it, stand on it, and lift weights. Add one leg balances, lunges and then lunges with quick changes (plyo). Great for abs too.

I have a BOSU video (Cardio Fusion) that uses it like a step and includes a section on choreo and a section on sports drills. Using the BOSU requires a higher degree of balance and strengthens ankles and knees while doing so. I love it (I own one).

chele519

363 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

11. Aug 3, 2007 12:15 PM

in response to: runawayjesse

Re: Bosu ball anyone?

I've been thinking about buying one of these for a while but hesitated because of the price. I have a balance board but am not consistent with using it. But, I need more variety in my workouts so I think I'd like this better. If not, there's always Ebay.

I saw a set of 3 or 4 DVDs that sound like they would be good to do with it. Can I get by for a while just using the DVD that comes with it?

runawayjesse

538 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

12. Aug 3, 2007 4:24 PM

in response to: runawayjesse

Re: Bosu ball anyone?

Wow thanks for the links!! Will the DVD in the link I provided be good. I am thinking about purchasing this instead of renewing my gym membership. Can you link any other DVD's?

melistic

839 posts since
Oct 11, 2007

13. Aug 3, 2007 5:29 PM

in response to: runawayjesse

Re: Bosu ball anyone?

quote:<HR>Originally posted by runawayjesse:
Wow thanks for the links!! Will the DVD in the link I provided be good. I am thinking about purchasing this instead of renewing my gym membership. Can you link any other DVD's?<HR>

did your e-mail make sense?

runawayjesse

538 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

14. Aug 3, 2007 6:41 PM

in response to: runawayjesse

Re: Bosu ball anyone?

quote:<HR>Originally posted by melistic:
did your e-mail make sense?<HR>

Yeah thanks!! Still a little confused on how to perform the exercises. Sometimes bad form on exercises is worse than not doing them at all.

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