Pre/Post Natal BOSU Workouts

I've had a lot of women asking me for some Pre/Post Natal BOSU workout videos lately so since the demand seems to be high, I'm going to work on putting some together!

I strongly believe in the importance of staying in shape during pregnancy. It keeps Mommy healthy, energetic and strong during those 9 months and gives Baby a healthy start to life as well. Plus, it makes getting back into shape after Baby arrives that much easier!

I've been wanting to tackle this project for a while and am excited to finally get started. While I am putting the videos together, I will do my best to keep adding new Fit Tips to Jen's Corner but please forgive me if you don't see a new one every week!

I still welcome your BOSU and fitness related questions and love posting popular ones on my blog so keep 'em coming!

Happy Easter!

Question from a Jen's Corner Reader

Another great question came into Jen's Corner that I thought I would share...

Hey Jen!

My husband and I (and our 3 year old) are known as "the fit family", so I was thrilled when I stumbled upon your website with your husband David. I love your fit tip of the week! Keep those coming! Your tips are great to incorporate into my group fitness classes at Lifetime Fitness. One question, how much air do you recommend pumping into the BOSU balance trainers? I'm going to be pumping a ton of them up, so your expertise would be greatly appreciated as I prepare to help open a new YMCA in Apex, NC. Congrats on your baby, you look great! By the way, my classes love the BOSU runner (I usually have the partner up and take turns) unless they're confident they can do it on their own. They also love the jumping jack abs! Thanks for the great ideas! Take care!

~ Lezleigh Vincent

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Hi Lezleigh!

Thank you for your email! You’ll want to inflate the BOSU Balls so that the surface is firm but not rigid. Your feet should not “bottom out” when you stand or bounce on the BOSU Ball. An approximate height of 8-10 inches high is good general guideline for the height of the dome from the floor. Be careful not to over inflate the BOSU Ball, as this may compromise its performance. Better to err on the side of less air, as you can always add a little more. Remember to keep your BOSU Balls away from heat sources and direct sunlight.

Thanks for the feedback! I love hearing from others who love using the BOSU Ball!

Happy BOSU-ing,
JEN :)

BOSU Bridge with Med-Ball Toss

Check out this weeks Fit Tip - the BOSU Bridge with Med-Ball Toss!

(http://www.bosufitness.com/bosu-bridge-with-med-ball-toss)

This is a great total body exercise that creates strength and stability in the glutes, legs, and entire trunk! I love any exercise that will make my tush look tighter and this definitely is one!

BOSU Med-Ball Warm-Up

Check out this weeks Fit Tip - the BOSU Med-Ball Warm-Up!

(http://www.bosufitness.com/bosu-med-ball-warm-up)

I love doing this exercise to warm-up my body and challenge my balance in preparation for a great workout!

Question from a Jen's Corner Reader

This question came to me from a Jen's Corner reader so I thought I would share it:

QUESTION:
Please give me your advice. Do I need to wear shoes on the bosu ball? I feel like my feet are slipping around in my sneakers. Would yoga shoes be better? Or can I use it bare foot? I really appreciate it!

ANSWER:
We love working with the BOSU Ball in bare feet! We've also found that Puma Speed Cats are a good shoe for BOSU-ing in. They seem to reduce some of that slip factor. Whatever shoe you do decide to wear, you want to make sure that it has laces that you can tighten up and tie. I am not familiar with "yoga shoes" but any slipper or sandal-like shoe won't give you the support you need and could make turning an ankle a greater possibility.

If you are doing a lot of stepping and/or jumping onto and/or off of the dome, I would recommend that you wear shoes. However, for exercises that have you standing on the dome, barefoot is great! Just be careful if you are using dumbbells or weights!

Thanks for visiting Jen's Corner!
JEN

New Fit Tips

I will be filming new Fit Tips soon so if anyone has any questions about an exercise or would like to see a specific exercise demonstrated, please send me a comment or an email with your request and I will do my best to create a Fit Tip in response!

I've been going deeper into my yoga practice lately and am finding that I love adapting certain poses for use with the BOSU Ball! I will be demonstrating some of those exercises in future Fit Tips.

So, please send me your requests and I will be sure to get filming for you!

Thanks!!

BOSU Boxer Crunch

Check out this weeks Fit Tip - the BOSU Boxer Crunch!

(http://www.bosufitness.com/bosu-boxer-crunch)

I love the strength I feel in my core from doing this move. A great variation would be to lift and hold one bent knee in the air for an extra balance challenge!