Building a Better You: Using Exercise Bands & Balls

A BodyMend Wellness Clinic PresentationFacilitator: Rob Rossi, Active Care Specialist,

Personal TrainerFebruary, 2014

Introductions Enhancing your exercise program Exercise Balls: How they work Helpful Tips Exercise Bands: How they work Helpful Tips Simple & Effective Exercises

(Demonstration/Interactive session) BodyMend Wellness Clinic Resources

AGENDA

You are more likely to stick with your exercise program when you enjoy it and have fun!

Enhancing Your Exercise Program

Encourage friends and family to use

Promote exercise and the benefits

Self educate to get a better understanding

Be creative and innovative

Find a routine that suits your lifestyle

Enhancing Your Exercise Program

Exercise Balls help to:

Promote stability and balance Promote good posture

They are available in various sizes

Exercise Balls: How they work

Use the size that is intended for your body size

When seated on the ball, your knees should be at 90 degree angles to the floor

Make sure the ball is well inflated, this will challenge and engage the muscles better

Helpful Tips

Used for: Strengthening muscles Body conditioning Improving balance Increasing intensity of stretches

Available in a variety of resistances

Exercise Bands: How they work

Make sure the bands are secured properly

You can create handles for increased grip

Always check bands for rips or tears

Perform exercises with slow controlled movements

Helpful Tips

How many of you have had experience enhancing your exercise program with

Bands or Balls

Enhance your Exercise Program

Demonstration &

Interactive Session

Simple & Effective Exercises

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