This workout, although easier than the Bosu Reactive Strength and Power workout,
is still impressive. Combining yoga and Pilates moves along with balance and stretching, this workout puts serious emphasis on improving balance, flexibility and stabilizing strength.
Host Jay Blahnik is anything but blah and easy on the eyes. A total of three instructors demonstrate three levels from beginner to advanced exercises. A warm up acclimates you to the Bosu and prepares you for poses and stretches.
Segment one is a variety of yoga style poses like downward dog combined with side to side lunges. This reminded me of some of Power 90X Yoga X but the Bosu makes the moves more difficult. This segment was challenging.
Segment two is a series of movements based on sun salutation that become increasingly more difficult. These are done with the Bosu platform side up and you seated and this forces you to balance on this unstable surface while performing moves like rotating your nips in circles with your hands held up. I enjoyed this segment the most and did well, probably due to my long history of horseback riding – much of it bareback. The motion of the Bosu actually reminded me of riding.
Segment three is a Pilates inspired sequence of seated, supine, and prone movement patterns. The cool down was short but not very necessary as segment three naturally slows your heart rate and respiration.
I’m not sore this morning (I did the workout yesterday afternoon) so this wasn’t very challenging in the muscle department. It’s designed more for balance training and stretching. But it was up to the task. I’d recommend it to anyone looking to improve balance, flexibility, stabilizing strength. Probably not for first timers to yoga and Pilates but if you’re already fit it might be just what you’re looking for.
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