I must admit, I am not the biggest basketball fan around but I sure can appreciate the skill and talent on the court. The strength and stamina required to step on the field make watching a basketball game an enjoying pastime for most.
On Venice Beach or your local park you can always find a basketball court full of people doing an activity they love and changing their bodies at the same time. Here are some basketball drills that can certainly help get you in beach body shape!
1. Side Shuffle – Stand with feet slightly wider than hip width apart. Bend your knees and lower your hips into a “mini squat” just enough to engage your thighs. Starting with your right leg (followed by your left) hustle over to the right side of the room. Once you’ve touched the right wall (or court line) reverse your direction and hustle to the left (starting with your left foot). Keep your eyes, face and hips facing forward (at your imaginary opponent) as your body moves from one side of the room to the other. Repeat for 5 laps.
2. Fake Shot – Stand with feet slightly wider than hip width apart in a “mini squat” with a basketball in hand. Arms should be bent with basketball near your chest. Exhale as you stand tall on your tiptoes and extend your arms toward the ceiling (don’t let go of the ball). Immediately bring yourself back to the starting position as if you just grabbed a rebound. Repeat for 15 reps.
Yearning for more!!!
Check out my video Dynamic Cardio Workout Part 1 and Part 2 for more basketball inspired workouts!
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