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		<description><![CDATA[The program is designed to focus on your core (hips-shoulders) and all you need is a physioball. Perform core exercises 2-3x/week. Prior to performing all movements simutaneously peform drawing in manuever with your belly and bladder muscles and find neutral spine position.  [private] Perform program in circuit for 1-3 sets. Core Ball Program Image Exercise [...]]]></description>
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<p>The program is designed to <strong>focus on your core (hips-shoulders) </strong>and <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=physio%20ball&amp;tag=mymondemand-20&amp;index=blended&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" target="_blank"><strong>all you need is a physioball</strong></a></span>.</p>
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<h2>Perform core exercises 2-3x/week.</h2>
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<p><span id="more-919"></span>Prior to performing all movements simutaneously peform drawing in manuever with your belly and bladder muscles and find neutral spine position. </p>
<p>[private] Perform program in circuit for 1-3 sets.</p>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">Core Ball Program</h1>
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<td valign="top" bgcolor="#ffffff"><img src="http://www.fitnessgenerator.com/images/exercises/014ReverseAbdominalCurlWithSisselBall.gif" border="0" alt="" /></td>
<td valign="top" bgcolor="#eeeeee"><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Reverse Curl</span></strong><br />
1) Start position: Lie with back on floor or bench with hips flexed at 90° and feet in air holding onto a ball. Position arms at sides with palms down on floor.<br />
2) Leading with the heels towards the ceiling, raise glutes (butt) off floor or bench.<br />
3) Return to start position.<br />
4) Remember keep legs from swinging to prevent momentum throughout the exercis! e. </span></td>
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<td valign="top" bgcolor="#eeeeee"><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Side Flexion w/ Medicine and Stability Ball</span></strong><br />
Start Position: Lie on your side on top of the stability ball and separate your legs to maintain balance.<br />
While holding a medicine ball in front of your chest laterally flex your trunk up towards the ceiling.<br />
Return to starting position. Complete this on both sides. </span></td>
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1. Start by kneeling on your knees and placing your hands on top of the ball.<br />
2. Slowly roll the ball forwa! rd until you are unable to control your body.<br />
3. Your hips will move slightly forward but remember to keep a solid trunk and try not to use too much of your arms.<br />
4. Return to the starting position and repeat.<strong>Trainer&#8217;s comments:</strong><br />
Lock Shoulders. Move From hip                              </p>
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<td valign="top" bgcolor="#eeeeee"><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Prone Knee Tuck on ball</span></strong><br />
1. Start in a push up position with your feet on top of a stability ball.<br />
2. Slowly bring your knees in towards your chest and then return to the starting position.<br />
3. When your legs are extended make sure to keep your hips parallel with your body and do not let them sag towards the ground. </span></td>
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<td valign="top" bgcolor="#ffffff"><img src="http://www.fitnessgenerator.com/images/exercises/Swiss_Ball_Alternating_Superman.gif" border="0" alt="" /></td>
<td valign="top" bgcolor="#eeeeee"><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Alternating Superman on Ball</span></strong><br />
1) Lie face down on a ball with arms extended overhead.<br />
2) Raise right arm and left leg 4-8 inche! s off fl oor.<br />
3) Lower and raise alternate opposite arm and leg.<br />
4) Remember to keep head and back in a neutral position. Shoulders and hips should remain squared throughout movement.<strong>Trainer&#8217;s comments:</strong><br />
Lock Shoulders Back &amp; Down.                              </p>
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1. Sit in upright position on flexaball with feet flat on floor.<br />
2. Walk feet forward allowing flexaball to roll underneath body until it is positioned on lower to mid-back region. Raise hips slightly to create a &#8220;table top&#8221; position parallel to floor.<br />
3. Place hands behind head with elbows back and out of sight. Head should be in a neutral position with a space between chin and chest.<br />
4. Leading with the chin and chest towards the ceiling, contract the abdominal and raise your right shoulder up toward ceiling.<br />
5. Return to start position and repeat with the other shoulder.<br />
6. Remember to keep head and back in a neutral position. Hyperextension or flexion of either may cause injury.<br />
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<td valign="top" bgcolor="#eeeeee"><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Supine Twist with med ball</span></strong><br />
1. Lie on your back with the ball under your upper shoulders and hold onto a medicine ball above your chest.<br />
2. Keeping the ball in front of your chest rotate your shoulders and trunk until the ball is facing the side.<br />
3. Try to keep your hips somewhat stable and facing the ceiling during this movement.<br />
4. The movement should initiate from your trunk. Alternate sides until the prescribed repetitions are complete. </span></td>
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