A new year. A new plan.


For 2011, after struggling to come up with a singular New Years Resolution for ourselves, we decided to do break down our ideas and goals and do each of them for a set period of time. We started on January 3rd with "Not Eating Out" for 36.5 days and set out to keep the momentum going over the entire year. What we found throughout that process though, was the easier, less collaborative they got, the harder it was to keep, and the easier they were to let go. We SO enjoyed everyday of our toughest challenges - and this year, having reflected on what worked and what didn't- we've decided to bring back our favorites- push ourselves by doing less longer and keeping each other motivated along the way...


So, for 2012, please join us on our new adventure and wild ride that will be 50 days.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

I LOVE My Bosu Ball

This resolution makes me so excited (for many reasons), but perhaps most of all- for the time I will undoubtedly get to spend (or be forced to spend, based on the day) a ton of time with my Bosu Ball.

The Bosu ball is awesome because it's double sided- and I try to use both sides almost equally when working out. I know there are endless possibilities for using this ball, and actually when just making the link to the site, I learned a new one (for hips), but for my basic practice- I really only use each side for one purpose: The bubble side for abs and the flat side for core strengthening and lifting.

I first learned about the Bosu when I was visiting my mom in Arizona and doing an endless amount of crunches (getting ready for my wedding) in her living room. She saw me working hard, but came out from their back room holding her Bosu ball, "Try them on here," she said. And while I was feeling like dynamite and like I could go on forever just doing crunches on the carpet- the Bosu was a whole different story. I think I got through maybe 10 before my entire core started shaking and I had a very difficult time lifting myself up for each crunch. Very humbling indeed!

From that moment though, I was hooked. So while, I definitely enjoy my 8 minute abs with Jon everyday, I usually also try to do about 3 sets of 30 crunches on the Bosu ball (on a good day) as well (got to love that burn!).

The other side of the Bosu ball I learned from a trainer at my mom's gym. He had me step on the flat side of the Bosu ball (be prepared to shake quite a bit if you've never done this before). Balancing on the ball for an extended period of time naturally strengthens your core muscles, which are often hard to activate through normal workouts and daily activities. And if you're looking to push it even further, you can lift while you're up there- and if you're really crazy, try squats! (Squats on a Bosu ball is not for the faint of heart).

So, here's to 33.5 more days of adventures with Bosu! If you have one, or are interested, let me know- always looking for Bosu buddies :o)
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  1. GFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    This is an excellent piece of equipment! I agree- it does take some getting used to, but I found that lifting while standing on the flat side really increased strength!

    As for squats?! I don't think I'm ready for that jelly.

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