Chiropractor Uses Medicine...Ball, That Is!

We recently had a question through our Facebook page asking about basic exercises that can be done at home with a medicine ball. So, here are a few basics to get you started.



You can find medicine balls, relatively inexpensively at most sporting goods and/or department stores. If you prefer to shop online, here's a link:


As always, consult with your healthcare provider before beginning this or any other exercise program. If you have any questions feel free to call the office at (434) 845-9000 or just leave a comment below. I would love to hear ideas from other at-home exercisers on how to add variety to your fitness plans.

Family Fun Day!

Increasing your physical activity doesn't mean you have to spend more hours at the gym, long runs pounding the pavement or sweating it out in the basement (as you may have seen in my prior posts). Going out for a "Family Fun Day" is a great way to combine family time and getting active. This video is of our recent trip to the Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre.



As always, consult with your healthcare provider before beginning this or any other exercise program. If you have any questions or comments feel free to call the office at (434) 845-9000 or just leave a comment below. I would also love to hear what fun physical activities you like to do with your whole family.

Exercise Safety Tip #1

In today's short clip I demonstrate the importance of exercise safety. This is not an easy exercise and I really didn't think I would be able to pull it off. I turned on the camera just in case something funny or tragic occurred. Enjoy!!!




As always, consult with your healthcare provider before beginning this or any other exercise program. If you have any questions or comments feel free to call the office at (434) 845-9000 or just leave a comment below.

More Ball Exercises From The Fitness Dungeon

In this short clip you get a 2-for-1 deal!!! I demonstrate trunk rotations and squats with arm extensions using the stability ball. Not all exercises are right for every person in all circumstances. If you have any type of injury or discomfort you should consult with your chiropractor or other health care provider before beginning.



Please, if you have any questions or requests, leave a comment below. We are also getting great video requests on Wimmer Chiropractic's Facebook page. You can also send me comments via Twitter.