Next raise your left leg out to the side as shown in Figure 3, and then back down. Now raise your left leg behind you as shown in Figure 4. You can use a wall or a jump to help balance you, if needed. You should progress to doing the exercise without the help of a wall or jump. Next, do the same exercises with your right leg. need to squat down as if you were sitting on a chair with your hands out to your side. Hold for 10 seconds. Return to an upright position. Repeat the exercise. 3 Exercise 5: Bosu Balance Trainer #2 Stand on the Bosu Trainer with your legs shoulder width apart. Squat down as in Exercise 4. Instead of holding the position for 10 seconds, you will slowly move to the left in a circle, staying in the squat position and taking very small steps. Return to an upright position. For the next repetition, slowly move to the right. You will try to work up to moving to the right or left for at least 10 seconds. D 4 Exercise 3: Eyes Closed Once you have mastered Exercise 2, repeat the exercise with your eyes closed. Exercise 4: Bosu Balance Trainer #1 Stand on the Bosu Trainer with your legs shoulder width apart. You will Karen Holik has been involved in agility for over 20 years. She is an 8-time AKC/USA World Team Member and 4-time National Champion, including Silver Medalist at the FCI World Championships. She can be contacted through www.oncourseagility.com. Eric Bobkowski is a personal trainer currently residing in Brandon, Florida. He offers private/group lessons and can be contacted through www.oncourseagility.com September 12 | Clean Run 33http://www.oncourseagility.com http://www.oncourseagility.com http://www.CourseWalker.com http://www.CanineLightTherapy.com http://www.CourseWalker.com http://www.CourseWalker.com http://www.CanineLightTherapy.com