NIFS 2010 FITNESS PICK: BOSU Spice up your workout routine in 2010 while improving balance and strength

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(Free-Press-Release.com) January 3, 2010 -- The National Institute for fitness and Sport chooses BOSU as a top 2010 fitness pick due to its ability to improve body movement, increase balance and it can be catered to any fitness level – making it a fun and challenging workout for everyone. In 2010 NIFS will be offering new forms of BOSU training and introducing different program levels.

Unlike most group fitness classes, BOSU defines itself by the half ball, half platform tool upon which its hundreds of exercises can be performed at different degrees of difficulty. Two variations of its acronym further explain the concept of BOSU – “Both Sides Utilized” and “Both Sides Up.”

Both Sides Utilized describes BOSU’s training philosophy that combines both sides of the body –top and lower portions as well as right and left sides. Basically, BOSU challenges and engages every part of the human body, but focuses on the body’s core or center.

Both Sides Up refers to the ball, itself, which can be used with the flat side or platform side up or the half ball side up. Changing the side used can increase or decrease the difficulty of any given exercise.

Many participants enjoy BOSU classes because of the variety and continual challenge. With hundreds of variations, no class is the same, keeping participants and their bodies guessing. Since the body adapts to repetitive exercise, which in turn, limits the results of weight loss or muscle growth, this is a great benefit.

Angela, a 15-year member of NIFS, says that BOSU is now one of her favorite classes. “I'm 39 and would describe myself as very active. My husband and I are avid backpackers/hikers, so it's important that I stay in shape. Over the years, I've sustained various minor injuries to my knee, back and hip. BOSU has helped me get so much stronger, and I don't experienced flare ups of those old injuries.”

Mark, another member at NIFS, wasn't sure what to expect when he began the BOSU conditioning class. “At the first class I was surprised how challenging BOSU was, and I loved it immediately. I have been attending the classes with NIFS instructor Tony Maloney for about one and a half months consistently and have definitely noticed an improvement in my physique, endurance and balance. My golf swing has been strengthened significantly as well. In every class I try to improve or master a move or balance that I've had trouble with previously. I have NEVER been excited to attend a fitness class until I was introduced to BOSU. I would recommend BOSU ball for anyone who is serious about getting in shape. Even for those of you in shape, you should take BOSU to get RIPPED.”

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