Bosu?

momof2boys · 10-13-07, 03:09 PM

I was wondering what everyone could tell me about a BOSU? What exersices can you do on it, what videos are good, etc. I'm thinking about asking for one for christmas.

Thanks!

antbuko · 10-13-07, 03:27 PM

I don't have a lot of experience with the BOSU but when I first stood up on one I was surprised at the instability. If you are short, I would suggest you take a look at the BOSU Sport (I think that's what it's called), which is smaller than the standard BOSU.

I have to remember to try and use it in non BOSU workouts.

Sarah-lara · 10-13-07, 04:05 PM

tytbody · 10-13-07, 04:08 PM

and don't forget to look on the list of the 5 best and worst, the people that listed it as good will probably come and chime in for ya.

Sarah-lara · 10-13-07, 04:12 PM

Also, if you haven't yet, look at the reviews for Bosu-specific videos:
http://www.videofitness.com/reviews/bosu.php

adrien_73 · 10-13-07, 04:17 PM

There are many step & floor aerobics moves that adapt very well to the bosu. For example, I recently did Life Force on it and I think it made it feel more intense. Life Force is shown on both the step & as a floor routine. The moves are very athletic & not fancy. Most workouts that fit this description would adapt very easily. However, something complex like Patrick or Christi...well...I can't do them on the floor so I doubt I could do them on the bosu!!

Laura S. · 10-13-07, 08:25 PM

I got the BOSU Sport and am so glad I did. (I'm 5'4" and have relatively short legs in proportion to the rest of my body.) I do both strength and cardio workouts on it and the cardio ones wouldn't really be posible on the regular size - I'd kill myself.

For strength workouts, I either do BOSU-specific workout or make up my own strength workout with various moves on and off the BOSU or do Kelly Coffey Meyer circuit workouts doing the cardio on the BOSU. Usually, I hate circuit workouts, but these work well for me.

For cardio workouts, I've never done a BOSU-specific workout. "Regular" workouts that do well with it include Leslie Sansone workouts with jogging intervals (Walk & Jog and one of her newer ones) and basic step workouts (Mission Possible, Cathe's Basic Step, etc.).

sundari · 10-14-07, 07:09 AM

The workouts I like the best are Mindy's "Explode", Keli's "Burn" and Candice's "Core Synergy". I also use it for core work with other workouts when they do low back work and abs.

I mainly use the Bosu for balance and core work.

Raineth · 10-14-07, 10:14 AM

I recently purchased a BOSU and I really like it. I tend to use it for simple step workouts (Cathe's Basic Step and Gilad's step, for instance)-- it really ups the intensity! Be careful with your ankles, though....I have somewhat weak ankles and I have to be especially cautious on the BOSU because it would be so easy to turn them. I do find, however, that the BOSU is much easier on the knees than my step; I guess it's the cushy surface.

I also wanted to mention that I'm 5'7" or so, and I don't find the height of the BOSU to be any problem. I do have abnormally long legs, though, so that probably helps me a bit.

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10-13-07, 03:09 PM
momof2boys Join Date: Oct 2004	Bosu? I was wondering what everyone could tell me about a BOSU? What exersices can you do on it, what videos are good, etc. I'm thinking about asking for one for christmas. Thanks!

10-13-07, 03:27 PM
antbuko Join Date: Jun 2004	I don't have a lot of experience with the BOSU but when I first stood up on one I was surprised at the instability. If you are short, I would suggest you take a look at the BOSU Sport (I think that's what it's called), which is smaller than the standard BOSU. I have to remember to try and use it in non BOSU workouts. __________________ Helen K

10-13-07, 04:05 PM
Sarah-lara VF Supporter Join Date: May 2003	Hello! Lots of threads on Bosu you can look at. Here are just a few of them to get you started: http://forum.videofitness.com/showth...highlight=bosu http://forum.videofitness.com/showth...highlight=bosu http://forum.videofitness.com/showth...highlight=bosu http://forum.videofitness.com/showth...highlight=bosu http://forum.videofitness.com/showth...highlight=bosu http://forum.videofitness.com/showth...highlight=bosu http://forum.videofitness.com/showth...highlight=bosu http://forum.videofitness.com/showth...highlight=bosu http://forum.videofitness.com/showth...highlight=bosu http://forum.videofitness.com/showth...highlight=bosu http://forum.videofitness.com/showth...highlight=bosu

10-13-07, 04:08 PM
tytbody VF Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MA	and don't forget to look on the list of the 5 best and worst, the people that listed it as good will probably come and chime in for ya. __________________ ~~~Cheryl Completed a 10 day Pilates Challenge 2019 Completed Pilates 7 day Challenge 2019 Live Life Simply -Simply Love Life

10-13-07, 04:12 PM
Sarah-lara VF Supporter Join Date: May 2003	Also, if you haven't yet, look at the reviews for Bosu-specific videos: http://www.videofitness.com/reviews/bosu.php

10-13-07, 04:17 PM
adrien_73 Join Date: Jun 2004	There are many step & floor aerobics moves that adapt very well to the bosu. For example, I recently did Life Force on it and I think it made it feel more intense. Life Force is shown on both the step & as a floor routine. The moves are very athletic & not fancy. Most workouts that fit this description would adapt very easily. However, something complex like Patrick or Christi...well...I can't do them on the floor so I doubt I could do them on the bosu!!

10-13-07, 08:25 PM
Laura S. VF Supporter Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC	I got the BOSU Sport and am so glad I did. (I'm 5'4" and have relatively short legs in proportion to the rest of my body.) I do both strength and cardio workouts on it and the cardio ones wouldn't really be posible on the regular size - I'd kill myself. For strength workouts, I either do BOSU-specific workout or make up my own strength workout with various moves on and off the BOSU or do Kelly Coffey Meyer circuit workouts doing the cardio on the BOSU. Usually, I hate circuit workouts, but these work well for me. For cardio workouts, I've never done a BOSU-specific workout. "Regular" workouts that do well with it include Leslie Sansone workouts with jogging intervals (Walk & Jog and one of her newer ones) and basic step workouts (Mission Possible, Cathe's Basic Step, etc.). __________________ Laura Laura's Workout Mantras: Something is better than nothing The best workout is the one you will DO

10-14-07, 07:09 AM
sundari Join Date: Jul 2005	The workouts I like the best are Mindy's "Explode", Keli's "Burn" and Candice's "Core Synergy". I also use it for core work with other workouts when they do low back work and abs. I mainly use the Bosu for balance and core work. __________________ Sundari

10-14-07, 10:14 AM
Raineth VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA	I recently purchased a BOSU and I really like it. I tend to use it for simple step workouts (Cathe's Basic Step and Gilad's step, for instance)-- it really ups the intensity! Be careful with your ankles, though....I have somewhat weak ankles and I have to be especially cautious on the BOSU because it would be so easy to turn them. I do find, however, that the BOSU is much easier on the knees than my step; I guess it's the cushy surface. I also wanted to mention that I'm 5'7" or so, and I don't find the height of the BOSU to be any problem. I do have abnormally long legs, though, so that probably helps me a bit.