Exercise Ball HotSpots™  Starting at $39.95

HotSpots™ Exercise Ball floor spots are designed to introduce your students to foundation-
building core exercises by using a piece of equipment known as an exercise or stability ball.
These unique exercises are intended to help your core muscles contract and hold in place while
the exercise ball actually enables your body to pass though a greater range of motion. When
performed regularly, these exercises will ultimately provide your students with a healthy and strong
core. By definition, core muscles are essentially the muscles located in the trunk of the body.
When conditioning these core muscles using an exercise ball, a number of these muscles will be
activated voluntarily while others are controlled involuntarily by the brains higher functions. Unlike
some of the more well-known core muscles such as the abdominals, many of these other core
muscles are located well below the surface of the skin. The effects of core conditioning with an
exercise ball are subtle and can be measured by a sense of strength, balance and control at the
body’s core. Congratulations on your decision to include exercise ball training in your physical
fitness program! A strong healthy core is the cornerstone on which to build a physically fit lifestyle.

Keep your whole class moving, learning, and building strength at each stop of this fun, action-
packed circuit. Great for developing strength, flexibility, social skills, and more. Sets include 12
unique spots, each one detailing a specific exercise, covering a full range of upper- and lower-
body exercises, plus an activity instruction sheet. Heavy-duty thermoplastic spots measure 8-1/2"
dia.

Safety Precautions

1.        Choose an exercise ball appropriate for your height by sitting on it. Your knees should be
level with your hips.
2.        Exercise duration should never exceed 60 seconds without rest.
3.        If pain or cramping is experienced while performing any of these exercises, stop and relax
before attempting further repetitions.

Exercise Guidelines and Tips

1.        The exercise ball is an unstable surface. Because it is an unstable surface, your body’s
core muscles will be constantly trying to correct for this resulting in an excellent workout.
2.        The positions these exercises place your body in activates your core muscles. You may be
unaware when some of these muscles are being activated. Begin practicing these exercises
cautiously until you feel comfortable with them.
3.        Try making a cough and holding the abdominal muscles just prior to the start of an exercise.
Coughing activates the abdominal muscles.
4.        Care should always be taken to follow proper form and function of each exercise. When
proper form can no longer be achieved during an exercise, it means that it is time for your body to
take a rest.
5.        Try practicing each exercise for 15-20 seconds in the beginning. Work your way up to a
goal of 60 seconds per exercise every other day.
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