A Bosu balance trainer can be a welcome variation to your workout routine. You can use the Bosu with either side up, which gives you the option of standing on a dome with a flat side down, or standing on a platform with the dome side down. If you add weights to your exercises when you stand on the Bosu, you will not want to exceed the maximum weight allowed on your equipment.
Original Bosu Balance Trainer
Bosu's balance trainer is designed of quality materials for commercial use. The dome measures 25 inches in diameter and 12 inches in height when fully inflated. The professional grade Bosu can handle a maximum weight of 350 lbs. To determine the maximum amount of weight you can hold while standing on a Bosu, subtract your body weight from 350. The difference will be the additional weight you can add for your workout. For example, if you weigh 150 lbs., you could hold up to 200 lbs. of weight when standing on this Bosu.
Bosu Sport Balance Trainer
The Bosu sport trainer is a smaller version of the pro-trainer. You can use this equipment in the same way you would the pro-trainer. At 17 inches, the dome diameter is smaller than the pro-balance trainer and will rise to a height of 7 inches when inflated. The maximum recommended weight amount supported by the sport trainer is 300 lbs. To determine the amount of weight you can hold while standing on the sport trainer, subtract your body weight from 300.
Burst Resistant
The Bosu is made from a burst-resistant vinyl. According to IDEA Health and Fitness Association, your Bosu is burst resistant up to 2,800 lbs. However, for safety precautions at home, use the 350 or 300 lbs. weight limits. To extend the life of your Bosu and to prevent wear and tear, store the equipment out of direct sunlight and away from direct heat. Heat may weaken the vinyl, which could result in small tears.
Considerations
You may use your Bosu during exercises that do not require your entire body weight to be supported by the platform. If you are performing wide leg squats in which only one foot is on the Bosu, you may be able to add additional weight to these exercises, as your foot on the floor reduces the amount of your body weight on the Bosu. If you are performing lunges where you have one foot on the Bosu, you may be able to hold more weight in your hands, as most of your body weight is supported by the floor.
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