Stability Ball Exercises

Have a Ball With Stability Ball Exercises

Whether you call them a stability ball, swiss ball, or exercise ball, there are so many great benefits to exercising with a stability ball in your home workouts.

The Benefits Stability Ball Exercises...

1. Firms and tones buttocks, thighs, and abdominal
2. Strengthens lower back, chest and arms
3. Increases aerobic endurance and fitness
4. Provides balance training to improve core stability
5. Perfect for any age or fitness level
6. Used by professional athletes
7. Recommended by doctors
8. The ball can be used at home or at your gym.
9. An exercise ball is portable and light weight.
10. An exercise ball is inexpensive.
11. Requires little if any maintenance.
12. You can also replace your desk chair with a stability ball. The constant adjustment and readjustment that your body makes on the ball will work your core muscles while sitting at your desk.

Stability balls have been used for decades in physical rehabilitation clinics around the world. But these days, stability balls have gone mainstream as personal trainers, group fitness classes and home exercise videos have all embraced this versatile and economical piece of training equipment. The exercise ball is a great tool for strengthening the abs, but it also helps you reach those hard-to-get-to muscles (such as the TVA and erector spinae). Stability ball exercises offer challenging ways to work a variety of muscle groups. You can improve your balance and overall coordination by using the stability ball in place of a bench while doing traditional strength exercises. The instability of the ball forces you to use your core muscles to keep your body level. Core strength is important, says the American Council on Exercise (ACE), because the muscles of the lower back and abdomen serve as a solid foundation for day-to-day activities as well as posture.
So, not only do you get balance training, (an often overlooked component in most exercise programs), but stability balls also work your core in almost every exercise that is performed. This means you work multiple muscles at one time, making you burn more calories, and increases total body strength by forcing your body to balance itself. Therefore, your core will be better prepared to support the rest of your body in whatever activity you do.

Before beginning an exercise program using the stability ball remember that stability balls are not one size fits all. Most brands of stability balls come in several sizes, and generally speaking, adults 5' to 5'6" tall should use a 55cm ball, while those 5'7" and over should use a 65cm ball. When sitting on the ball, your thighs should be parallel to the floor. Parents wishing to purchase a stability ball for their child should consult with a trained professional to ensure proper sizing.

When inflating the ball, use more air for a more unstable and tougher workout, and less air is better suited to those just getting used to ball workouts.

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