Exercise of the Month for June: Sponge Ball Knee Stretch

For a strong core, try this month's exercise the Sponge Ball Knee Stretch.
This Pilates based exercise works everything!

To perform this exercise:
 
 
1. Start on hands and knees with sponge ball under tops of feet. Lift knees about 2 inches from floor. (If no sponge ball is available, you can use a Swiss or resistance ball.)
 
 
 


  
2.Hold in hover position or slowly extend legs and return to hover.
If you can't reach full extension, start by keeping the movement small and try to keep the rest of your body very quiet.



Lisa's Expert Trainer Tip: Make sure to feel strong and broad across your upper back and brace (or lift) your belly throughout this exercise.