Purpose of the Push Up:

Strengthen shoulders, abdominals and activate muscles around the lower spine and pelvis.

mediBall Push Up

Instruction:

1. From Prone Feet on Ball base position, lower body toward the
   floor keeping back straight.
2. Return to base position and repeat.

Body Check

• Tongue on roof of mouth
• Head, neck & shoulder deactivation
• Chin tucked slightly
• Activate TVA (pull umbilicus towards spine)
• Activate multifidus (confirm with tape or by pressing fingers against multifidus the back muscles mirroring the belly button)
• Pelvic Floor Activation
• Maintain Neutral Spine

Postural Alignment Check

• Ear, shoulder & hips in alignment
• Knees & ankles in alignment

NB. Fatigue is always the guide to repetition i.e stop, rest & then try a few more reps.

Disclaimer: This is a basic guide to improving balance, muscle tone and flexibility. All exercises should be performed with care and caution, if unsure about an exercise please seek professional assistance, we take no responsibility for injuries caused by stretches performed incorrectly. Reproduction of any material without written permission from the publishers is strictly prohibited.

Pink mediBall for Breast Cancer Campaign

AOK Health has recently Manufactured and Supplied custom Pink mediBalls for Escape Fitness in the UK in support of BreastCancerCampaign.org

Breast Cancer Campaign’s mission is to beat breast cancer by funding innovative world-class research to understand how breast cancer develops, leading to improved diagnosis, treatment, prevention and cure.

The pink mediBall PRO PLUS is on sale for £29.50 and Campaign will receive £2.95 from each one sold.

mediBall PRO PLUS is the brand preferred by Exercise Professionals. Used exclusively by Fitness First and Virgin Active. Recommended by Paul Chek. This is the Best Ball in the World!

Purpose of Russian Twist:

Strengthen hamstrings, bottom muscles and activate muscles that control the lower spine and pelvis. Strengthen abdominal wall in rotation.

Russian Twist on the mediBall

Instruction:

1. With knees bent and ball behind back, slowly roll backwards until ball is under shoulders and back is straight.
2. Raise arms toward the roof and clasp.
3. Roll arms and shoulders from side to side.

Body Check

• Tongue on roof of mouth
• Head, neck & shoulder deactivation
• Chin tucked slightly
• Activate TVA (pull umbilicus towards spine)
• Activate multifidus (confirm with tape or by pressing fingers against multifidus the back muscles mirroring the belly button)
• Pelvic Floor Activation
• Maintain Neutral Spine

Postural Alignment Check

• Ear, shoulder & hips in alignment
• Knees & ankles in alignment

NB. Fatigue is always the guide to repetition i.e stop, rest & then try a few more reps.

Disclaimer: This is a basic guide to improving balance, muscle tone and flexibility. All exercises should be performed with care and caution, if unsure about an exercise please seek professional assistance, we take no responsibility for injuries caused by stretches performed incorrectly. Reproduction of any material without written permission from the publishers is strictly prohibited.

Purpose of Hip Extension:

Strengthen back of thigh (hamstring) and bottom muscles. Activate muscles that control lower spine and pelvis.

Hip Extension on the mediBall

Instruction:

1. Lie on floor with feet on ball.
2. Raise hips until back is straight.
3. Raise one foot off ball.
4. Return to base position and repeat alternating legs.

Body Check

• Tongue on roof of mouth
• Head, neck & shoulder deactivation
• Chin tucked slightly
• Activate TVA (pull umbilicus towards spine)
• Activate multifidus (confirm with tape or by pressing fingers against multifidus the back muscles mirroring the belly button)
• Pelvic Floor Activation
• Maintain Neutral Spine

Postural Alignment Check

• Ear, shoulder & hips in alignment
• Knees & ankles in alignment

NB. Fatigue is always the guide to repetition i.e stop, rest & then try a few more reps.

Disclaimer: This is a basic guide to improving balance, muscle tone and flexibility. All exercises should be performed with care and caution, if unsure about an exercise please seek professional assistance, we take no responsibility for injuries caused by stretches performed incorrectly. Reproduction of any material without written permission from the publishers is strictly prohibited.

Maxine’s facility and great business practice – she has won a number of awards for business excellence – have also provided a very high class venue for this successful show.  We like to think that AOK mediBall Pro’s that are used in the studio also contribute to their successful training programs.

For diehard fans visit the Beauty and The Geek Facebook site and register.

If you would like to purchase an AOK mediBall Pro go to our webshop.

Purpose of Single Leg Lift:

Challenge your balance by minimising your base of support.

Single Leg Lift on the mediBall

Instruction:

1. From Seated Base position, lift one leg and extend.
2. Alternate legs.
3. Keep your back straight.

Exercising on a mediBall® has many benefits including:

• Dynamic Flexibility
• Balance
• Core Strength & Control and more..

Body Check

• Tongue on roof of mouth
• Head, neck & shoulder deactivation
• Chin tucked slightly
• Activate TVA (pull umbilicus towards spine)
• Activate multifidus (confirm with tape or by pressing fingers against multifidus the back muscles mirroring the belly button)
• Pelvic Floor Activation
• Maintain Neutral Spine

Postural Alignment Check

• Ear, shoulder & hips in alignment
• Knees & ankles in alignment

NB. Fatigue is always the guide to repetition i.e stop, rest & then try a few more reps.

Disclaimer: This is a basic guide to improving balance, muscle tone and flexibility. All exercises should be performed with care and caution, if unsure about an exercise please seek professional assistance, we take no responsibility for injuries caused by stretches performed incorrectly. Reproduction of any material without written permission from the publishers is strictly prohibited.