Katra wrote:
>
> Cool! :-)
> I've never tried anything like that.
> I get a lot of my stuff from Oshmans...
>

If you're interested in ways you can use them, see http://tinyurl.com/4txly
.. If that doesn't work, it's www.sissel-online.com and click on the link on
the right for "over 400 free exercises". They have some other good stuff on
that site for using exercise balls, etc. The most important thing to
remember with bands is not to lose tension (of course, that could go for
weights, too, but many people don't maintain tension throughout a rep,
anyway).

> I have a thera-ball already.
> I just need to re-inflate it.
>
> Those balls are great for ab crunches.

They're hell on your abs! I remember having to do mini-crunches once and my
abs were sore for a week. I like using them for stretching.

BTW, one of my favourite exercise sites is www.exrx.net . While I don't
agree with the way they demonstrate certain exercises (I was always taught
that form and safety are most important), it's generally a very good site.
My favourite is the exercise body map (under kinesiology). Just click on
any part of the body and you'll find exercises and stretches for that muscle
group. Easy as pie!

rona
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