Archive for the ‘Exercises’ Category
Ugi Squeeze – From standing position, place Ugi between knees, squat down and pulse squat squeezing Ugi between legs. || Read more
Toss and Catch Ugi – In seated position with legs outstretched but relaxed, knees slightly bend, lean back a bit and throw up Ugi and catch it while balancing and holding core tight. || Read more
Lunge on Ugi – Start with a wide walking position, place front leg on Ugi, and lunge forward bending front knee and then then straightening it coming out of lunge. Keep feet in the same position throughout all movements and continue to lunge in and out on the front leg. || Read more
Ugi Twist Tucks – Start in plank with hands on Ugi, bring one knee up and twist body bringing the hip on same side as that knee close to or touching the ball, return to plank and repeat on other side, continue alternating sides. For bodyweight version, start in plank and do knee to opposite elbow knee tucks, alternating sides. || Read more
Hop over Burpee – Standing with feet hip width apart, squat down and place hands on ground in front of you, jump legs back into plank position, do a push up, jump legs back in and jump up and sideways to the left (or right) and then do another burpee in the same manner. For next one jump back to start position and continue doing burpees jumping to alternate sides for each rep. || Read more
Ugi Squat and Press – Start standing with feet shoulder width apart, squat down so that thighs are parallel with floor and touch Ugi to ground between feet, come up to standing and lift Ugi up high overhead. This is one rep. || Read more
Roll Back and Up to Standing Burpee – Standing at the end of your mat, or on ground, with feet hip width apart, squat down and place hands on ground in front of you, jump legs back into plank position, do a push up, jump legs back in and stand up and then roll back so knees are overhead and then forward again. This is one rep. From here place hands on ground and jump (or step) your legs back and repeat movements as above, continue doing burpees for set number of reps or for time indicated. || Read more