Warm Up With Stability Balls
b y Christy Stevenson on Sep 24, 2015 Instructors tend to spend most of their creativity on the main body of the workout and forget to choreograph an equally inspiring warm-up. Instead of relying on ho-hum step-touches and classic knee lifts, incorporate the stability ball for an unforgettable warm-up that limbers up the body in all planes of movement. Before beginning, make sure the stability balls are properly inflated and are the right height and size for each individual. Jog and Dribble Break the ice and get the blood flowing with this move. Encourage participants and tell them they don’t have to be superior athletes to have fun! Line everyone up in two or three rows and ask people to dribble their ball (like basketball players) while jogging across room. Depending on space available, complete 4–6 sets, switching lead arm with each pass. If space is limited, cue class to jog in place and do alternating hamstring curls whil...