Workout Wednesdays – Stability Ball Workout

Happy Wednesday everyone! I hope that you’re week is going well.

I’m actually sitting on the Boston Express Bus right now on my way to work, and what do you know…they have free Wi-Fi!

Seeing how I’ll be on the bus for the next 60 minutes or so, I figured I share with you a great core routine you can do next time you hit the gym or workout at home. Starting today, I’ll posting workout tips and routines every Wednesday for you to follow along!

This video is actually made by my personal trainer Phyllis London at Healthworks Fitness in Boston, MA.

Yes, even I have a personal trainer.

Phyllis is a Master Trainer and pilates instructor and I’ve been working with her 2-3, sometimes even 4 times a week for the last 4 months.

I will admit.

I totally let myself go about 9 months ago, and completely got off track with my exercise routine. And let me tell you. It defeinetly caught up with me!

My body felt like crap. And I looked like crap. I was probably in the worst shape I’ve been in my LIFE, and it absolutely bummed me out.

Working with Phyllis has been awesome! She has put me on a consistent routine which includes pilates 1-2 times a week both privately and in groups, with strength training and cardio intervals 2-3 times a week.

Since I’ve worked with Phyllis, my body has seen some significant changes.

My core is hella stronger, I feel more athletic and my posture has improved dramatically, thanks in part to her pilates routine.

Sitting in a car and/or a bus for almost 3 hours everyday commuting tied my body in knots. My lower back was tight, my hip flexors were weak, and my lower abdominals were non-existent.

Seeing how I’ve had a TON of success working with Phyllis in the last several months, I wanted to share with you one of her Core routines so that you can do it on your own.

I’ve even listed out the exercises below so that you can follow along. I’d love to hear what you think so leave a comment down below!

Enjoy

Phyllis London’s Ball Workout

Hip Release: 4-8 reps

Reverse Hip Release: 4-8 reps

Hip Rolls: 4- 8 reps

Abdominal Crunches w/ Twist: 8-12 reps

Abdominal Twist w/ Leg Extension: 8-12 reps on each leg

Single Leg Hip Roll: 4-8 reps on each leg

Teaser Variation: 2-8 reps

Thumbs Up T-Shape: 8-12 reps

Thumbs Up Y-Shape: 8-12 reps

Stability Ball Kick Outs: 8-12 reps

Stability Ball Abdominal Crunch: 12-15 reps

Stability Ball Abdominal Crunch w/ Twist: 12-15 reps on each side

Stability Ball Back and Hamstring Stretch: 4-8 reps