2 Killer Core-Strengthening Exercises, From U.S. Olympic Snowboarder Gretchen Bleiler

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Gretchen Bleiler, U.S. Olympic Snowboarder, has had an extraordinarily long career in a sport dominated by today’s youth. She credits her success and longevity to her dedication to fitness training. Most likely, you are not trying to add a Crippler 540 into your weekend snowboarding routine but everyone wants a stronger core and more flexibility. Here are two exercises that anyone with a stability ball can add to their workout routine.

Exercise: Supine Windmill

Exercise Description:

Lie down on your back with your arms extended outward on the floor. Place an exercise ball between your ankles and then raise the ball into the air roughly 12-18 inches high. Next, rotate to one side slowly. Keep your torso straight, with the back never leaving the floor. At the end of the movement you should be resting one hip with the ball just off the floor. Pause briefly, and repeat the same movement on the other side.

Perform 2-3 sets, 10 reps each side.

Exercise: Jackknife to Pike

Exercise Description:

Start in a push up position with your hands on the floor and legs resting on a stability ball. Bend your knees and roll the ball towards your body. Pause as your heels near your buttocks. Then return back to the starting position. Next, roll the ball slightly forward placing your toes on the ball and raising your hips high into the air. This is the pike position. Pause, then return to the starting position. Repeat the entire movement.

Perform 2 sets, 10 reps.

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