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Do you BOSU?

lolakimono — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 03:50:39 GMT

I just took a class with BOSU (see photo 1 below, for those who don't know) and did burpees with it (photo 2).

Do you have one at home, and if so, do you love it?

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sidsmom — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 05:50:29 GMT

Love the BOSU! I've been training w/ this tool for close to 10 yrs....it has always remained challenging. Below is a video with CRAZY moves! My trainer incorporated a majority of these moves within our workouts (not the splits!)! Here's a screenshot of one of my favorites:

Do You BOSU?

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Buck-i-Nana — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 05:55:21 GMT

I love it too. My first experience with it was when I was in rehab for my knee and I've been a faithful user ever since. I always had balance issues (think it's my center of gravity due to over endowed on top and only 5'2"" - at least that's what I said when my Physical Therapist commented on my balance problems) and working with the BOSU has really given me an effective tool to learn to balance myself. It's also been a Godsend for me when working out on the floor protecting my seriously not padded tailbone and my fragile knee.

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lolakimono — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 16:10:14 GMT

So do you have one for at home use, or do you just use the one at the gym?

There is a smaller version that I'm considering, for at home use.

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sidsmom — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 16:47:29 GMT

I use the commercial size @ the gym. The base is 26"...anything smaller, I wouldn't get the wide stance for squats. Plus...the home model might not weigh as much...for your burpees overhead move...something to consider/check. Though, your pic looks like it's the same size as the blue ones...pink is cute!!

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Mmsfoxxie — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 17:30:22 GMT

On 12/30/2014 Buck-i-Nana said:
I love it too. My first experience with it was when I was in rehab for my knee and I've been a faithful user ever since. I always had balance issues (think it's my center of gravity due to over endowed on top and only 5'2"" - at least that's what I said when my Physical Therapist commented on my balance problems) and working with the BOSU has really given me an effective tool to learn to balance myself. It's also been a Godsend for me when working out on the floor protecting my seriously not padded tailbone and my fragile knee.

The first think I thought when starting to read this thread was that it's not for me because I have arthritis in my knees. Not a correct assumption?

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Buck-i-Nana — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 04:40:08 GMT

On 12/31/2014 Mmsfoxxie said:
On 12/30/2014 Buck-i-Nana said:
I love it too. My first experience with it was when I was in rehab for my knee and I've been a faithful user ever since. I always had balance issues (think it's my center of gravity due to over endowed on top and only 5'2" - at least that's what I said when my Physical Therapist commented on my balance problems) and working with the BOSU has really given me an effective tool to learn to balance myself. It's also been a Godsend for me when working out on the floor protecting my seriously not padded tailbone and my fragile knee.

The first think I thought when starting to read this thread was that it's not for me because I have arthritis in my knees. Not a correct assumption?

I have arthritis in my knees too, worse in the knee that I blew out years back. I do wear a brace on my worse knee as I only have a partial ACL. Maintaining good balance is critical as we age. The consequences of poor balance resulting in falls are devastating and can be life threatening.

There is nothing jarring in the use of the BOSU and jarring is what truly aggravates my arthritis, not flexing.

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Disneylandfan — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 04:42:21 GMT

Yes, until it wouldn't hold air anymore.

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CHEX — Sat, 03 Jan 2015 13:23:45 GMT

I love using it at the gym and I have terrible knees. Of course, I do not jump on and off it! But as has been mentioned it is great for balance. So critically important as we age and with bad knees even more so.

I have considered buying one for home use, but the less expensive units do not seem to hold up well. And I wonder how hard they would be to inflate without a more advanced air unit.

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Pook — Sat, 03 Jan 2015 14:06:03 GMT

This looks like something I might like. Never saw it at any gym I went to but would like the home version. I'll have to look into it.

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lolakimono — Sat, 03 Jan 2015 14:08:22 GMT

On 1/3/2015 Pook said:
This looks like something I might like. Never saw it at any gym I went to but would like the home version. I'll have to look into it.

There is a PRO version, which has a wider diameter (and accommodates more weight) for about $30 more than the one pictured.

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violann — Sat, 03 Jan 2015 16:12:58 GMT

Looks as though this might work nicely as a semi-rebounder for us osteopenia gals. I'm looking into it!

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Luma2 — Sat, 03 Jan 2015 16:58:00 GMT

I got this (with support bar) as a lightning deal on amazon about 5 years ago:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000XJ7R54/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Looks like they are sold separately now.

Putting a chair nearby may substitute for bar - or if you have a mini-trampoline with handle, could put that next to it.

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Bird — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 14:57:50 GMT

I've had mine for years. Costco sells them a few weeks out of the year, I think I saw one there last month. I've never taken a class, but just have it near the TV. I'll do lopsided pushups on it, or lopsided lunges, or stand on the flat side while brushing out my hair.

What I appreciate about Bosu, and the Bodyblade, for that matter, is that they help you activate the little supportive muscles that are left out when using things like Nautilus (does anyone use that any more?) or other gym machines.

I've tripped now and then but caught myself before actually falling. Imagine, could it be that keeping those little muscles in shape has saved me from a damaging fall? Who knows, but I continue to do "whole body" exercise such as the Bosu provides, or the Bodyblade, or carrying unwieldy 50lb sacks of livestock feed whenever I can.

I highly recommend Bosu as part of a home gym. - Bird

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jackthebear — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 15:00:10 GMT

Bosu is good for balance

I saw one at Sports Authority last week not sure what model

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Hayfield — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 19:41:52 GMT

I belong to a gym and I use their bosu. I also work out with a personal trainer and she uses them for my workout sessions. They are great for balance.

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sidsmom — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 19:55:49 GMT

On 1/4/2015 The Bird said:
I've had mine for years. Costco sells them a few weeks out of the year, I think I saw one there last month. I've never taken a class, but just have it near the TV. I'll do lopsided pushups on it, or lopsided lunges, or stand on the flat side while brushing out my hair.

What I appreciate about Bosu, and the Bodyblade, for that matter, is that they help you activate the little supportive muscles that are left out when using things like Nautilus (does anyone use that any more?) or other gym machines.

I've tripped now and then but caught myself before actually falling. Imagine, could it be that keeping those little muscles in shape has saved me from a damaging fall? Who knows, but I continue to do "whole body" exercise such as the Bosu provides, or the Bodyblade, or carrying unwieldy 50lb sacks of livestock feed whenever I can.

I highly recommend Bosu as part of a home gym. - Bird

"...livestock feed"!! Love it! I grew up doing that, as well!! Are we separated @ birth?!

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Karsa — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 19:59:44 GMT

I LOVE bosu! I've had the gym style unit for 10 or more years, since they first came out. They are wonderful for balance work and the dvds or streaming workouts that you can get for them, but also good as a step sub for extra core work. I also have the Step 360 which is similar but has three circles of air chambers and a flat platform. Anything that works balance like these type of things do is wonderful in so many ways - balance, core, activating those tiny muscles that often don't get worked and the powerhorse muscles that do. Totally recommend