{"id":12290,"date":"2019-05-10T14:53:52","date_gmt":"2019-05-10T12:53:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.athenstrainers.gr\/?p=12290"},"modified":"2019-05-10T14:53:52","modified_gmt":"2019-05-10T12:53:52","slug":"fitball-roll-over","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.athenstrainers.gr\/en\/blog\/fitball-roll-over\/","title":{"rendered":"Strong gluts and flat belly with a fitball: roll over"},"content":{"rendered":"

The first thing someone usually thinks when sees a fitball is \u201chow fun it would be to sit on it and bounce\u201d. Fitball<\/a> are great for core strengthening, physical improvement and joint protection. There are ideal for functional training and rehabilitation. Due to their versatility they can offer a challenging program. The cost does not exceed 20 euros.<\/p>\n

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Fitball exercises \u00a0“lead” to the next level.<\/p>\n

Proprioception is necessary inside and outside the gym. It protects you from injuries as the joints are more stable and the muscles have the power to respond to “sudden” movements and situations.<\/p>\n

You can exercise your entire body with a fitball as effectively as training with Pilates machines. Choose the right size and follow the instructions of our personal trainer Foteini Alexopoulou.<\/p>\n

ROLL OVER<\/span><\/h1>\n

Exercise of the week!<\/span><\/h2>\n

Lie on your back with your arms along your sides, palms down.Keep your legs together, extend them straight up toward the ceiling at an angle a little bit lower than\u00a0 90-degree .Place fitball in between ankles.<\/span><\/p>\n

Inhale and during exhalation\u00a0draw your hips and legs over until they are parallel to the ground. Inhale and flex your feet, bring your legs together in Pilates stance and lower them slightly to begin again. 2 sets x 12 reps.<\/p>\n

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