Everything you need to look and feel your very best! 24-Hour Access, 1-on-1 Personal Training, Home Fitness Equipment & Supplement Sales.
Jason’s Fitness 3724 Cottage Hill Rd. Mobile, Alabama (251) 661-4615
One-On-One with Jason S. Greene Exercise Ball Glute Bridge Sometimes something good comes out of something bad. In 2011 I had two hip replacement surgeries. To be specific, I had the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing procedure done on both hips by Dr. Dan Matthews. Not a good thing for a guy who makes his living showing people how to exercise, and I won’t even go into the crushing my ego took, but it did make me take a fresh look at some old exercises. First a little history lesson, the big round balls you see in many health clubs today were invented in Italy in 1963. They gained the attention of a Swiss physical therapist, who began using them in orthopedic rehabilitation. In the 1980’s American physical therapists visiting European clinics learned of its use and brought them back to North America; which is why they were originally referred to as “Swiss Balls”. They then moved from there into the fitness and athletic training scene in the early 1990’s. They have become increasingly popular due to their ability to safely train the core or mid-section of the body. Like many fitness experts I used them constantly at first, then got bored with them. Then about 10-years ago the term core started getting thrown around and they got popular all over again. This exercise works your Abs, Back, Butt/Hips. Now I have your attention! The best part, all you need is one “Swiss Ball/Exercise Ball” and a floor to lie on. A: Lie on your back on a mat or carpet, placing the backs of your lower legs and heels on the top of an exercise ball. Place your feet a few inches apart on the ball with your ankles slightly flexed. Keep your arms out to your sides with the palms facing down on the floor to help stabilize your body. B: Exhale while keeping the abdominals tight and lift your hips up off the floor. The backs of your lower legs and heels are pressing into the ball to assist the movement and provide stability. Press up until your upper body and legs form a straight line with each other. Avoid pushing your hips so high that your low back begins to arch. Contracting your abdominals helps prevent excessive arching in your low back. Inhale and slowly lower yourself back towards your starting position. To increase the balance challenge, move your feet closer together on the ball and or move your hands closer to your body. To increase the intensity of the exercise, raise one leg off the ball toward the ceiling. Do not arch your lower back as you press your hips upward, which normally occurs when your hips are pressed up too far. Tighten your abdominal/core muscles prior to lifting, and keeping them tight throughout the lift, in order to help prevent arching. Disclaimer: One on One with Jason aims to provide general fitness and exercise information. Advice offered may not be applicable to all individuals and does not constitute medical advice. People have different needs, abilities and levels of health. It is recommended that all readers consult a medical professional before beginning any form of exercise, participate in any physical fitness or sports training program or undertake any form of health plan, nutrition program or weight loss diet, especially if you have been inactive most of your life, suffer from obesity or have any health problems.
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Everything you need to look and feel your very best! 24-Hour Access, 1-on-1 Personal Training, Home Fitness Equipment & Supplement Sales.
Jason’s Fitness 3724 Cottage Hill Rd. Mobile, Alabama (251) 661-4615
One-On-One with Jason S. Greene Exercise Ball Glute Bridge Sometimes something good comes out of something bad. In 2011 I had two hip replacement surgeries. To be specific, I had the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing procedure done on both hips by Dr. Dan Matthews. Not a good thing for a guy who makes his living showing people how to exercise, and I won’t even go into the crushing my ego took, but it did make me take a fresh look at some old exercises. First a little history lesson, the big round balls you see in many health clubs today were invented in Italy in 1963. They gained the attention of a Swiss physical therapist, who began using them in orthopedic rehabilitation. In the 1980’s American physical therapists visiting European clinics learned of its use and brought them back to North America; which is why they were originally referred to as “Swiss Balls”. They then moved from there into the fitness and athletic training scene in the early 1990’s. They have become increasingly popular due to their ability to safely train the core or mid-section of the body. Like many fitness experts I used them constantly at first, then got bored with them. Then about 10-years ago the term core started getting thrown around and they got popular all over again. This exercise works your Abs, Back, Butt/Hips. Now I have your attention! The best part, all you need is one “Swiss Ball/Exercise Ball” and a floor to lie on. A: Lie on your back on a mat or carpet, placing the backs of your lower legs and heels on the top of an exercise ball. Place your feet a few inches apart on the ball with your ankles slightly flexed. Keep your arms out to your sides with the palms facing down on the floor to help stabilize your body. B: Exhale while keeping the abdominals tight and lift your hips up off the floor. The backs of your lower legs and heels are pressing into the ball to assist the movement and provide stability. Press up until your upper body and legs form a straight line with each other. Avoid pushing your hips so high that your low back begins to arch. Contracting your abdominals helps prevent excessive arching in your low back. Inhale and slowly lower yourself back towards your starting position. To increase the balance challenge, move your feet closer together on the ball and or move your hands closer to your body. To increase the intensity of the exercise, raise one leg off the ball toward the ceiling. Do not arch your lower back as you press your hips upward, which normally occurs when your hips are pressed up too far. Tighten your abdominal/core muscles prior to lifting, and keeping them tight throughout the lift, in order to help prevent arching. Disclaimer: One on One with Jason aims to provide general fitness and exercise information. Advice offered may not be applicable to all individuals and does not constitute medical advice. People have different needs, abilities and levels of health. It is recommended that all readers consult a medical professional before beginning any form of exercise, participate in any physical fitness or sports training program or undertake any form of health plan, nutrition program or weight loss diet, especially if you have been inactive most of your life, suffer from obesity or have any health problems.
Jason S. Greene Fitness Expert
One-On-One with Jason S. Greene Exercise Ball Glute Bridge Sometimes something good comes out of something bad. In 2011 I had two hip replacement surgeries. To be specific, I had the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing procedure done on both hips by Dr. Dan Matthews. Not a good thing for a guy who makes his living showing people how to exercise, and I won’t even go into the crushing my ego took, but it did make me take a fresh look at some old exercises. First a little history lesson, the big round balls you see in many health clubs today were invented in Italy in 1963. They gained the attention of a Swiss physical therapist, who began using them in orthopedic rehabilitation. In the 1980’s American physical therapists visiting European clinics learned of its use and brought them back to North America; which is why they were originally referred to as “Swiss Balls”. They then moved from there into the fitness and athletic training scene in the early 1990’s. They have become increasingly popular due to their ability to safely train the core or mid-section of the body. Like many fitness experts I used them constantly at first, then got bored with them. Then about 10-years ago the term core started getting thrown around and they got popular all over again. This exercise works your Abs, Back, Butt/Hips. Now I have your attention! The best part, all you need is one “Swiss Ball/Exercise Ball” and a floor to lie on. A: Lie on your back on a mat or carpet, placing the backs of your lower legs and heels on the top of an exercise ball. Place your feet a few inches apart on the ball with your ankles slightly flexed. Keep your arms out to your sides with the palms facing down on the floor to help stabilize your body . B: Exhale while keeping the abdominals tight and lift your hips up off the floor. The backs of your lower legs and heels are pressing into the ball to assist the movement and provide stability. Press up until your upper body and legs form a straight line with each other. Avoid pushing your hips so high that your low back begins to arch. Contracting your abdominals helps prevent excessive arching in your low back. Inhale and slowly lower yourself back towards your starting position. To increase the balance challenge, move your feet closer together on the ball and or move your hands closer to your body. To increase the intensity of the exercise, raise one leg off the ball toward the ceiling. Do not arch your lower back as you press your hips upward, which normally occurs when your hips are pressed up too far. Tighten your abdominal/core muscles prior to lifting, and keeping them tight throughout the lift, in order to help prevent arching. Disclaimer: One on One with Jason aims to provide general fitness and exercise information. Advice offered may not be applicable to all individuals and does not constitute medical advice. People have different needs, abilities and levels of health. It is recommended that all readers consult a medical professional before beginning any form of exercise, participate in any physical fitness or sports training program or undertake any form of health plan, nutrition program or weight loss diet, especially if you have been inactive most of your life, suffer from obesity or have any health problems.
Jason S. Greene Fitness Expert