What's a UGI Ball? 3 Moves That'll Make You Want One
By Erin Kurdyla,SELF magazine
You'll be ready to show-off your curves in a two-piece this summer after working out with the Ugi ball. This fun new fitness tool, which has the squish of a beanbag and the bounce back of a stress ball, lets you do versatile moves that have the power to change your body head-to-toe.
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Why it's different: The Ugi ball is different than a medicine ball because of its squish factor! You can kneel on it, stand on it, and plank on this ball. The softness makes the surface unstable, so you're body has to work extra hard (which means extra great muscle tone!).
Why it works: Ugi is the ultimate 30-min cardio, core, and strength conditioning workout in one. A series of one-minute exercises with the ball is effective enough to yield total-body results. And the best part is that the simple leather design makes this ball cool enough to leave out in any room instead of stashing it into your already overstuffed closet!
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The Move: Dips
Target: Upper Body
How to Do It: Start in bridge position, hands on ball, feet flat on the floor. Bend your elbows to lower your butt without touching the floor. Then extend elbows to return to start.
Tip: Keep lower back close to the Ugi ball!
The Move: Right & Left Leg Lifts
Target: Lower Body
How to Do It:
Balance your right knee on the Ugi ball. Extend your left leg straight out with toes pointed to the side. Keeping your leg straight and toes pointed, raise your left leg up and down. (Switch sides)
Tip: Abs tight, flat back!
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The Move: Plank Mountain Climb
Target: Cardio
How to Do It: Start in plank position: forearms on ball, back flat, legs straight, and balls of feet on floor. Alternate driving knees towards chest.
Tip: Pick up the pace to get your heart rate up!
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