Thursday, November 13, 2008

Crunch on an Exercise Ball.

Lie back on an exercise ball so that the ball is supporting your lower back, with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Place your hands loosely behind your head. Slowly raise your shoulders to no more than 45 degrees up from horizontal. Hold, then slowly lower. For better balance, spread your feet wider. To make the exercise more challenging, move your feet closer together.
If you do invest in a piece of equipment, choose the highly rated exercise ball, recommends the American Council on Exercise in San Diego. Inflatable exercise balls are available in most major sporting goods stores and cost around $30.

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