Here is Part Two in my series of exercises using the BOSU ball to get you into shape for the slopes!er a series of exercises using the BOSU ball that will target the legs , thighs and improve your core stability.

Remember, the BOSU helps to similate the instability of being on snow and ice, and is a great piece of equipment to prepare your muscles and stengthen your core..

How To Do It

20 -30 reps of each
Suggested 3-4 times a week

Side Hop Squat

Areas Trained - Front & Back of thighs, Bottom and balance.

• Use BOSU ball side up.
• Stand next to the BOSU with your left foot in the middle

• Jump towards the side by moving your left foot over the BOSU and placing your right foot to the centre of the ball.
• When you land bend both knees to perform a squat

• Repeat by jumping to the opposite side.

Ab –Twist

Areas Trained – Stomach & Obliques, Coordination and Balance

• Sit in the centre of the BOSU and lift both feet off the floor keeping your knees bent.
• Keep both arms to one side and twist your knees in the opposite direction.

• Move arms to opposite side and again twist knees in the opposite direction to your arms.

Jumping Twist

Areas Trained – Front & Back of thighs, Bottom and Balance

• Stand with both feet on the BOSU
• Jump up and twist your feet towards the left.

• Repeat by jumping up and twisting to the right.
• Use your arms out in front to balance.

[blockquote\Enjoy the Piste and of course the Apres Ski!

Clothing

Sports Top - £14.99 NIKE (www.nike.com)
Nike Shox Training Shoe - £79.99 NIKE
Shorts - £29.99 Casall (www.elliegray.com)
BOSU Ball - £89.99 BOSU (www.bosufitness.com)