Our loop bands are amazing for small to medium range exercises. Click on the video above to watch as Nikki demonstrates a step to side lunge using the loop bands.
Instructions:
Stand with Feet hip to shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent, abs engaged, chest up nice and tall, and keep your chin forward in neutral.
With the loop band around your ankles, step out to a side lunge with your arms out forward as you sit back as though you are sitting in a chair.
Keep both toes straight ahead, your lunging leg should have the hip, knees and toes in a line and the other leg should be straight on a diagonal, feeling a stretch in the groin.
Come back up to the center and alternate going to the other side.
Our massage balls are perfect for helping you achieve a psoas release. Click on the video above to watch as Nikki explains the importance of releasing your psoas and how to use the massage balls to get there!
Using the harder density lacrosse-style ball or the medium density spiky ball, we are going to release your psoas.
The psoas is deep inside of your body in front of the spine and we will be working this area between your pubic bone, your belly button and your hip crest, forming a small triangle.
Instructions:
Choose the ball according to your level of sensitivity, body size and/or weight.
Make sure it is not too uncomfortable or painful or your body will push away and not allow the muscles to relax.
Lie on the ball, allowing it to sink into that region.
Move the ball slowly around that area looking for hot spots or trigger points.
Then hold pressure on the trigger point, breathe deeply, relax and hold that position while you wait for it to dissipate or let go.
The sensation may increase before it decreases and/or radiate to other parts of the body.
The psoas release can feel sharp or even uncomfortable and you may even feel a heat sensation.
This can take from 3-10 minutes so take your time, move slowly and breathe deeply.
Our flat bands can help you get a great shoulder workout. This overhead shoulder press exercise will work your shoulders and arms as you extend your arms against the resistance of the flat band.
Instructions:
Stand with Feet hip to shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent, tummy engaged, chest up nice and tall, and keep your chin forward in neutral.
Anchor band at the bottom of the doorway.
Alternate pressing each arm up over your head with your bicep by your ear.
Keep your shoulders down, elbows in and palms facing your body.
How many times a day do you snack on something healthy? If you’re a snacker, are you doing it wisely? Do you take time to think about what you should snack on? And some of you might not snack, but rather eat small meals. Here is a list of some good options for smart snacking and small healthy meals:
Avocado – have with lettuce, portioned out tortilla chips, or just with a dash of salt, it’s delicious and healthy with its good fats!
Hard boiled egg
Turkey (leftovers or deli meat, actually from the deli, not pre-packaged)
An easy salad – this does not have to be a big production! It could be just three things in a bowl, whatever you might have in the kitchen for fruits and vegetables to eat up (if you buy produce, it forces you to eat it!)
Cottage cheese with low-fat whole grain crackers (Trader Joe’s has great choices for crackers) Add pepper, fruit or chives, dill or fresh basil, whatever you might have, fresh or dried. Grow a container herb garden!
Tuna – play around with your tuna salad recipe, adding capers, lemon, scallions, pickle relish, or using your favorite low calorie salad dressing
Small bowl of whole grain, low sugar, high fiber cereal with fresh berries or bananas. Look beyond the major cereal brands and try the brands at Sprouts and Natural Grocers. Read the labels!
Bowl of homemade vegetable soup, or low sodium if not homemade
A V8! low salt of course
Blue Diamond Nut Thins
Trader Joe’s multigrain pita bite crackers (great w/hummus, Trader Joe’s has fun varieties of that too)
Popcorn, minimal butter if any, and if you don’t like it dry, pop it in olive or peanut oil
Cut up fresh fruit (mangoes, melon, pineapple, berries)
Bread and butter pickles (Famous Dave’s makes a good pickle)
Black bean dip with a small bowl of tortilla chips, or use fresh veggies to dip (If you buy baby carrots, they’re ready to eat, also tasty with peanut butter)
Delicious varieties of interesting cheeses, enjoy in small quantities
Cherry or grape tomatoes (lots of varieties to choose from)
And here are some of my favorite tips for healthier eating:
Keep your food interesting and change it up frequently!
Ask yourself if whatever you’re eating or drinking is worth the calories rather than just eating it because it’s there, or out of boredom. If the bread or tortilla chips at the restaurant aren’t warm, don’t indulge. If the wine doesn’t taste great, give it away or order a different one. Really savor what you’re consuming!
When snacking, position food so you have to get up from your chair to get to it! And always serve yourself up a small bowl or plate rather than eating out of the bag or box; that way, you know when you’re finished! (And you look more civilized too!)
Check out our newest product! Introducing the NeeBooFit Massage Ball Set! Our massage balls come in 3 shapes, sizes and densities and are great for working out pain through myofascial release.
Our innovative Double Foam Roller Peanut Ball is a blend of the best of both worlds! It is made of the same material as a standard foam roller, but it is small and portable and shaped like a peanut to allow you to cradle your legs, arms, or spine for a better and more comfortable fit.
Our lacrosse-style ball is a similar size to a lacrosse ball but made of silicone to provide a more comfortable surface. This is perfect for rolling out tough trigger points on various spots on your body such as your glutes, psoas, diaphragm, or scapula.
The spiky ball is best for more tender spots as the spikes actually provide more give for a softer touch. They are great for using on the bottom of the foot as well as any other trigger points that are more sensitive.
Use the following coupon code to order NeeBooFit Massage Ball Set and you’ll be on your way to portable self massage. The coupon code is valid until the end of this month (5/31/17). To use it, simply copy and paste this code into the promo code box during checkout on Amazon.com.
