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What does a BOSU ball do? According to an article published in the National Library of Medicine, balance training, “has been shown to improve not only balance but functional performance, as well.” ...

You know that piece of gym equipment that looks like an exercise ball sliced in half? Well, it has a name, and since its debut in 2000, the Bosu Balance Trainer has become a popular tool among ...

Posture has been the focus of these columns lately. I’m not done with that subject, but we are going to add a bit of balance into the equation. I am sure most of you are familiar with the big ...

Curious about how to utilize a Bosu ball in your workouts? We’ve got you! If you’ve never seen a Bosu ball before, don’t worry — we’ve got you on that, too. A Bosu ball — which looks like an exercise ...

If you haven't used a BOSU ball before, be prepared to fire up your entire core. This versatile exercise tool tests your core strength and balance by adding an element of instability. On one side, you ...

Ever wonder what that odd looking half blue ball in the gym is for? You can use the bosu ball to add a balance challenge to many exercises. Even something as simple as a squat done on the bosu can ...

Ankle strength and flexibility are both important elements of body control and balance. Walking on a flat surface in cushioned tennis shoes can be good exercise, but it doesn't specifically address ...

What does a BOSU ball do? According to an article published in the National Library of Medicine, balance training, “has been shown to improve not only balance but functional performance, as well.” ...

Getting a great workout doesn’t have to mean pounding the pavement with a run or lifting heavy weights. In fact, you can get a full-body workout with a single piece of dynamic equipment. BOSU balls ...