This one has to be my favorite.
FUNCTIONAL TRAINING involves developing the muscles as a chain. One tool in particular does just that. The BOSU, both sides up, is a half ball with a hard base. It is not a trampoline or a balance ball but an ingenious balance trainer that is being used by young and old with many benefits.
Body by Design has used
this tool to train children
in the BLAST
(Balanced Living Active Sports Training)
in schools, hockey and soccer athletes
and all clientele wanting efficient challenging workouts
Functional Training Benefits :
. fast
. weight loss/gain
. fun
. challenging
. creative
. efficient 2-5 minutes on a BOSU will take your heart rate to your VO2 Max
. rehabilitative
. develop transferable strength + endurance