If you haven't used a BOSU ball before, be prepared to fire up your entire core. This versatile exercise tool tests your core strength and balance by adding an element of instability. On one side, you ...

Bosu balls have become a fixture in most fitness centers, but if you don't know what you're doing with the bouncy platformed implements, they can feel downright alien. You've probably even seen them ...

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If you frequent the gym, you’ve probably seen a Bosu ball or two stacked up amongst the free weights and resistance bands. But if you’ve steered clear for fear of not knowing how to properly use one, ...

Confession: The last time I used a Bosu ball was at least five years ago. In the meantime I've dabbled with resistance bands, kettlebells, and a rower in my workouts to keep things interesting. Still, ...

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Not sure what else to do with a Bosu ball besides crunches? We've got you! Here, health coach and virtual fitness studio owner Aimee Nicotera, MS, ACSM-certified exercise physiologist and ...

Getting a great workout doesn’t have to mean pounding the pavement with a run or lifting heavy weights. In fact, you can get a full-body workout with a single piece of dynamic equipment. BOSU balls ...

Unstable devices like the Bosu ball, Airex pad, Wobble Disc, or balance board are touted as strength builders. Their variability increases the difficulty of exercises, calling into play more muscles ...

Ask a physical therapist how you can subtly level up your workouts, and they’ll probably recommend trying the best BOSU balls (and other types of balance trainers). If you’re unfamiliar, BOSU stands ...