2. Exercise Balls ($12 – $20) – O.P.T.P.
(www.optp.com) – 800-367-7393
- Ages: 1 month – 101 years
- Why: The exercise ball improves strength, balance, coordination, and most of all it is fun! Both children and adults are drawn to the bright colors of the balls.
- How:
Use the exercise balls as directed in: Caroline Creager’s Airobic Ball Strengthening Workout, Caroline Creager’s Airobic Ball Stretching Workout, or Bounce Back Into Shape After Baby.
Babies can workout with their mommies as in Bounce Back Into Shape After Baby.
Have your child, 1 year or older, sit on a ball while participating in activities at their table.
Sit on a ball while watching television. This alone will improve strength in your core muscles (back and abdomen). It will also help improve your sitting posture.
- Who: People who experience chronic back and neck pain, weak abdominal muscles, chronic pain, underdeveloped leg muscles, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, tethered cord, IA, any type of surgical procedure, total knee replacements, ADD, ADHD, stroke, new moms, etc., etc.
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