Body balance
This choreographed gym mixes stretching, relaxation , yoga , tai chi and Pilates .
Its strong point: to relax, to adopt a good position of the back and to control its breathing.
It's for you, if you dream of zen attitude with ease.
Rens. : www.clubmedgym.com
Swiss ball
This big vinyl balloon allows a multitude of exercises in all positions.
Its strong point: soften the whole body by improving balance and stability.
It's for you if your back is fragile and you lack concentration and reflexes. Ball, 22.90 euros, delivered with a booklet of exercises.
Rens. : www.kiria.com
yogalates
This gym combines yoga and Pilates : stretches and muscle building .
Its strong point: gently work the deep muscles and win, among others, abdominals in concrete!
It's for you if you want to combine relaxation and physical exercises.
Rens. : www.omnisens.fr
Bosu
This half-sphere made of soft plastic swollen with air rests on a small rigid platform equipped with handles. It allows all kinds of movements as playful as effective.
Its strong point: strengthen muscle chains and deep muscles.
It's for you if you want to gain a better balance , a toned body while having fun.
Rens. : Fitness First Clubs on www.fitnessfirst.com
Chiball
This gym combines tai chi , yoga and Feldenkrais , and is practiced with a colorful and fragrant ball. According to Lionel Paillès (author of The new gyms of well-being, Parigramme): "... The ball helps to place well: if the gesture is not good, the ball falls ..."
Its strong point is to work on balance and stretch the joints.
It's for you if you want to work out without exhausting yourself.
Rens. : www.aqua boulevard.com
