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Modified Swimming
Here’s a modified swimming exercise that can be done on a foam roller. Start by lying on your stomach on the roller. It should be parallel to your body. Put your arms straight above your head so that they are parallel to the ground. Your legs should be parallel to the floor also. Rest your toes and your forearms on the ground. Tighten your abs as your lift your right arm and your left leg off the floor. Hold for a few seconds and repeat with the left arm and the right leg. Repeat the pattern for 2 sets of 10 repetitions (5 on each side).
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The Bicycle, Using an Inflatable Ball
Here’s an exercise that you can do with an inflatable ball. Start by lying on your back on the floor. Your feet should be flat on the floor and your knees should be up. Place the ball under your glutes and squeeze your abs throughout the exercise. Clench your abs as you lift both of your legs. Rotate your legs as if you were riding a bicycle. Straighten one leg as you bend the other, drawing it in to your chest. Repeat the motion for 30 seconds. Now rest and repeat for 2 more sets.
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Prone Double Leg Lifts
Here’s a way to do double leg lifts using an inflatable ball. Begin by lying on your belly. Place the inflatable ball under your belly at the level of your waist. Keep your arms straight and at your sides and make sure that your legs are straightened throughout the entire exercise. Your legs should be held together as if they were glued. Clench your abs as you lift your legs until they are parallel to the ground. Lower your legs again. Now repeat the movement for 2 sets of 12 repetitions.
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