How to Use the Easy Shaper

How to Use the Easy Shaper
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The Easy Shaper is a small piece of workout equipment designed to strengthening your core and legs. It was designed for use by women, and mostly targets the lower body. You can store it under your bed or put away in a closet. There are a few different exercises you can do to target your butt, thighs, abs, waist and calves. Use the Easy Shaper three or four times a week to tone your muscles.

Back Extension

Step 1

Sit on the Easy Shaper's body platform with your back against the press bar. Position the press bar a couple of inches below your neck. Bend your knees and place your feet on the headrest of the Easy Shaper. Cross your arms across your chest.

Step 2

Lean back and push against the press bar with the muscles of your lower back. Exhale as you extend backwards. Keep your neck straight in line with your spine and do not round or arch your lower back.

Step 3

Sit back up straight with your body perpendicular to the floor, and inhale.

Step 4

Do two sets of eight reps.

Ab Press

Step 1

Lie on the Easy Shaper's body platform with your head on the headrest. Bend your knees and place your feet on the press bar with your feet hip-width apart. Position your knees above your hips. Grab the hand bars above your head with your elbows bent.

Step 2

Press your legs out straight, but do not lock your knees. Inhale as you straighten your legs.

Step 3

Bend your knees again and simultaneously crunch your head and shoulders up. Pull up on the head rest by the hand grips as you lift your head. Exhale to further tighten your abs as you crunch.

Step 4

Extend your legs straight again and lower your head and shoulders. Keep your lower back pressed flat into the body platform.

Step 5

Start with four reps and work up to eight.

Kick Back

Step 1

Kneel on the body platform and place your forearms on the headrest. Place the arch of your left foot against the press bar. Look at your forearms and keep your neck straight with your spine.

Step 2

Straighten your left leg and push the press bar back as you exhale. Keep your spine straight as you extend your leg.

Step 3

Bend your left knee and inhale.

Step 4

Do eight reps and then switch your legs. Do eight reps with your right leg.

Tips and Warnings

  • Wipe your Easy Shaper with a clean cloth after every workout to keep it clean and sweat-free. Clean the resistance bands every few months with a clean cloth and dish soap. This is especially important if the bands have turned white.

Things You'll Need

  • Easy Shaper

References

Article reviewed by Elizabeth Ahders Last updated on: Jul 27, 2011

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