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Appropriate for everyone from elite athletes to kids to weekend warriors trying to stay in shape, the Bosu balance trainer helps you strengthen and coordinate several major muscle groups, including the muscles you don't see. The Bosu targets your core muscles--the muscles around your abdominal and back area--while you perform a host of different workouts, from squats and bicep curls to lateral shoulder raises and hip extensions. As a result, you not only gain strength, trim, and tone, but also improve your balance and coordination along the way. In addition, Bosu training helps strengthen the mind, with thoughtful movement that requires the participant to not only be physically involved, but also "here and present" with the mind fully engaged. By combining physical and mental focus, Bosu training will boost your performance across a wide continuum of activities, including sports, recreation, and daily tasks.
The Bosu home trainer comes with a workout series on a single DVD to help get you fit, along with a foot pump and exercise manual. The DVD workout series starts with the Calorie Combustion Workout, which combines step routines with sport-specific moves to get your heart rate up and your muscles challenged. The Long & Lean Workout follows a different formula, with master trainer Chalene Johnson leading you through Pilates-inspired movements that emphasize total body toning, so you feel stronger, taller, and younger. Finally, the Absolutely Abs Workout concludes the Bosu package. In this final workout, master motivator Greg Cook unlocks the Bosu dynamics to maximize your range of motion and take your ab workouts to the next level.
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This version is not intended for commercial use. Product warranty is voided if used for commercial purposes. From the elite athlete to kids to weekend warriors trying to stay in shape, BOSU® Balance Trainer helps to strengthen and coordinate your body including the muscles that you don't see.
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228 of 240 people found the following review helpful
I purchased the Bosu Balance Trainer Home Version from amazon.com on October 14, 2008. It arrived about a week later and I was eager to get started. I carefully followed the inflation instructions and used my owner's manual as a guide to determine the proper height of the dome. I read the entire manual, watched the DVD and then used the Bosu for 1 half hour workout. I stored it in a corner of my work out area (away from direct sunlight as instructed) in my air conditioned apartment.
This morning, two days after my last workout (my first and only workout) I retrieved my Bosu only to find that it had come unstuck from the base. The bottom is no longer flat and there is no way I can get the edges back into the space along the rim of the base. It looks like the glue that was used very sparingly to adhere the dome to the base didn't hold for very long after I inflated it. As indicated by some other users the pump is very cheaply constructed and is less effective at deflating the Bosu than inflating it.
The idea behind Bosu is fantastic and I have used one repeatedly in the Gym so this problem makes me think that the manufacturers made an inferior product for home use because they believed it wouldn't be used as much. However, after paying almost $100 or a product I should be able to get more than ONE use out of it.
Like I said, "Buyer Beware". If I had read a review like this one I might have paid extra for the commercial version. I hope this review saves someone else from the needless expense and frustration that I have experienced with this product.
This morning, two days after my last workout (my first and only workout) I retrieved my Bosu only to find that it had come unstuck from the base. The bottom is no longer flat and there is no way I can get the edges back into the space along the rim of the base. It looks like the glue that was used very sparingly to adhere the dome to the base didn't hold for very long after I inflated it. As indicated by some other users the pump is very cheaply constructed and is less effective at deflating the Bosu than inflating it.
The idea behind Bosu is fantastic and I have used one repeatedly in the Gym so this problem makes me think that the manufacturers made an inferior product for home use because they believed it wouldn't be used as much. However, after paying almost $100 or a product I should be able to get more than ONE use out of it.
Like I said, "Buyer Beware". If I had read a review like this one I might have paid extra for the commercial version. I hope this review saves someone else from the needless expense and frustration that I have experienced with this product.
185 of 196 people found the following review helpful
The home version of the BOSU balance trainer is just as sturdy as the PRO variety used at health clubs. However, it's important that you know how to use it correctly. The BOSU should be inflated to 10 inches, and if properly inflated and plugged, it should not lose air nor pop out of its frame.
I have been using BOSU with clients for over 2 years, and I've never had any problems despite having inflated and deflated my BOSUs several times on several occasions. I recommend this home version to my clients and website visitors because it is far less expensive compared to the pro version and just as effective for home use.
If you're new to BOSU training, consider taking a class with a certified BOSU instructor (or better still, a BOSU master trainer like myself) or purchase a BOSU video. It's not just a bouncy step :-)
37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
I was a little shy about buying the lower priced BOSU ($100) rather than the $200 one but I've been happy with this home version. So far, I cannot tell the difference between this one and the one at the gym (which I assume is the $200 ball). My pump worked great, albeit rather loud. Compared to my extremely frustrating experience trying to inflate the "Body Dome" this was a piece of cake!
If you've used a BOSU and you like them I see no reason not to buy this version.
If you've used a BOSU and you like them I see no reason not to buy this version.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good addition to workout!
My wife is a Personal Trainer and uses the BOSU at the gym. She wanted one for us to use at home so we found this for $99. Read more
Published 2 days ago by WJB
Great Product!
This is a very similar product to the BOSU ball I use at the gym. It was fairly easy to set up. The only problem is removing the plug on the bottom if you need to add air. Read more
Published 1 month ago by shoppingmom
This product rocks
I use the same product at the gym and its absolutely amazing how a balance workout impacts the body. I do circuit training and use to do 18 to 20 exercises in a 45 minute span. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sid
Love This!
This "home version" is very very much like the ones at the gym. It is a good addition to a home workout gym. The directions are ultra-easy to follow and do. Read more
Published 2 months ago by P. Keiter
just like the gym!
HONESTLY I cant tell the difference bw this one and the bosu I use at the gym. GREAT PRODUCT... I do agree with other reviews make sure your follow the directions to inflate the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Angelene
Bosu ball
I really enjoy this ball . I do yoga on it and with it. It keeps me challenged and yet is alot of fun.
Published 3 months ago by Gertie
Didn't last
I got about 3 uses out of my Bosu ball. I enjoyed using it but it developed a small hole near the base and despite trying a few different fixes, it won't remain inflated long... Read more
Published 4 months ago by siri6
Bosu Ball
Very good quality piece of equipment. Vendor had a fast turn around. I would recommend this balance ball and this vendor.
Published 4 months ago by gmu141
BOSU
The original seems to be the best. As a recreation center we have purchased several throughout the years and have found that this one seem to hold up longer than others.
Published 5 months ago by wimpy1428
Works like the one at the physical therapy center
My wife went through a couple months of physical therapy after a broken ankle, and the therapy center used one of these Bosu balls to help restore strength and balance. Read more
Published 7 months ago by William Beck
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