Form Tips For Bosu

[LoveGuinness]

When jumping onto the BOSU, always try to center your feet and your body directly over the dome.

Always keep your body in proper alignment during each exercise. It's normal to wobble around and shift to keep your balance, but make sure you don't slump.

Be prepared to fall off a few times as you get used to these exercises.

Do these exercises slowly at first to get a feel for them. It takes a while to get used to standing on such an unstable surface.

Your feet may cramp after walking or jumping on the BOSU. Get off periodically and walk on the floor to give your feet a break.

You might want to watch for any curious pets who may want to play with your BOSU during your workout

[livewell]

Aw, the pet warning is cute.
Is this good for someone with sensitive knees?
Sounds like you must be coordinated to use this? I am not very coordinated:(

[LoveGuinness]

I was incredibly apprehensive to try it, espically jump on it!!!! But if you want have someone help you stay up there (emotional support) and do some beginning moves, like a small jump and then a squat. Getting comfortable with the device is the first step.

[desperate housewife]

slumping is something i started to do and quickly got that corrected.

and yes pets for some reason are quite curious about the bosu, sprinkles could care less about the stability ball but she was very intrigued with the bosu so she has to be in another room when i am working out since i have already tripped over her while doing one exercise.

[Kerri<3]

This Bosu sounds interesting. I'm going to check it out.

[desperate housewife]

It is a GREAT work out because while balancing you are working so muscles that dont get worked out often. I am really excited that more of us on the forum are trying bosus, getting them, or just getting interested!

[Kerri<3]

I like the pro of using it for cardio and pilates. Sounds cool.

[LoveGuinness]

there are a lot of uses for it. my goal will be to start new threads for new types of exercises and uses of the bosu. having access to a bosu opens a whole new door to fitness!

[bsb4tyke]

the bosu is amazing. i just started working with one and i can really feel a difference. i encourage everyone to try one out and see what the think.

LG, thanks for posting those tips, they came in handy!