Exercising with the Ball

ASSI - I am still trying to understand how to properly use the exercise ball instead of coming with an instructional poster it should come with a trainer. I use it but wonder each time if I am using it correctly, I even question if there is adequate air in the ball. The Exercise Ball came with a pump that inflates and deflates and a measuring tape to prevent over inflating but the tape that is supposed to exactly measure the width of ball can wrap around the ball twice; therefore, it defeats the purpose of ensuring proper inflation. I am uncomfortable using the ball but I like the various exercises that can be done using the ball. I would enjoy it more if I knew that I was performing the exercises correctly. Nonetheless, I continue to use the ball three to four times a week for the last three to four weeks. My biggest problem is storing the ball it seems to be in the way with every move that I make. It was placed in the closet but each time I went into the close I had to remove the ball, it was in a corner designated as the exercise corner because it contains a weight bar, free weights, and the small ball weights but it often rolled out of place and into the walk space causing me to roll it back each time I walked towards the kitchen. I have a desire to deflate the ball after ever use but it took to long to inflate and then what will I do with a flat ball that resist being folded. I actually without tension on my back when I do sit-ups but feel like I am straining my neck.

Stay Fit with Wii Fitness

ASSI - The master minds behind Nintendo Wii have manage to create a fitness balance board that is appropriate for all ages. Most people dislike working-out but the end results: a nice tight body makes it worth the sweat, pain, and effort. The Wii fitness might seem like an amateur fitness work-out for full throttle enthusiast who are serious about their regimen and push themselves until the end with the Wii you pause between routines. If you enjoy Yoga, Strength building, and Aerobics you can tailor a work-out that is ideal for you without over exerting yourself the exercises are comprised of 1, 2, 3, 6, and 10 minute drills depending on the activity. The down side to the Wii fitness is the constant need to press the A button on the remote to continue from one exercise to the other and it walks you through a series of questions before starting, which can be rather nerve racking when you are anxious about starting your work-out, or when a child wants to do the balance exercises. There is no direct method of just getting to it so that you can do it without falling all the prompted questions. Patience is required, you must gather your emotions, and focus on the task at hand other wise frustration can set-in. The fitness balance board also seems to have a mind of its own and is linked to the television screen. I have noticed during the challenges that the board is unable to count the number of moves you make unless you are following the whistle prompts that are synced to a timer, which can through you off after all what's the point of challenging the trainer who comes with software if you must keep up with the trainer. However, you will manage to sweat and tone your body while doing the various yoga possess, strength training positions, jogging, hula-hoop, step aerobics, boxing, dodging soccer balls, skiing down slops and a number of other fun activities. I have been using the Wii fitness for 21 days and have yet to loose any weight but I do feel toner and stronger. I enjoy when new activities are revealed and it allows me to challenge myself to perform better than my last performance. There is also a rating system for each activity depending on your skill level you can receive a couch potato, novice, amateur and outstanding great job and rank you 1st to 10th place; therefore, if the entire family can compete against each other making the task more challenging within itself. As I see it the Wii fbalance board is a beneficial and entertaining exercise tool that is available for $80.00. I give it 3.5 blinks.