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What does a BOSU ball do? According to an article published in the National Library of Medicine, balance training, “has been shown to improve not only balance but functional performance, as well.” ...

You might have seen it at the gym, that half-inflated dome with a flat base. Looks simple, right? But don't be fooled by its appearance. The BOSU (which stands for "Both Sides Up," meaning you can use ...

I'm sure you've seen them around—they look like those big bouncy balls that you do crunches on, but chopped in half and attached to a flat base. If you're like me, though, you just kind of gape at ...

Confession: The last time I used a Bosu ball was at least five years ago. In the meantime, I've dabbled with resistance bands, kettlebells, and a rowing machine in my workouts to keep things ...

Runners tend to think of instability as a condition to avoid or a problem to solve, but adding a dose of wobbliness to your workout is actually beneficial. And one of the best ways to (literally) ...

Ever walked into a gym and seen a strange-looking, half-ball with a flat platform on one side? That's known as a BOSU ball, which is a versatile piece of fitness equipment that can transform your ...

Getting a great workout doesn’t have to mean pounding the pavement with a run or lifting heavy weights. In fact, you can get a full-body workout with a single piece of dynamic equipment. BOSU balls ...

Confession: The last time I used a Bosu ball was at least five years ago. In the meantime I've dabbled with resistance bands, kettlebells, and a rower in my workouts to keep things interesting. Still, ...