Stability
and exercises balls are the latest craze in the world of fitness.
Despite the trend aspect of a work-out with an over-sized ball,
it can be used in a variation of fitness programs: cardiovascular
training, Pilates, yoga, weight-training and in personal training
sessions. If youve been thinking about adding a little fun
bounce to your work-out routine, review these facts on exercises
balls:
Exercise balls vary in diameter from 20 to 24 inches.
Stability balls are popular because they are expensive.
The cost of exercise balls ranges from $15 to $60; however,
the average cost is $20
Individuals over 5-foot-7 may require a larger diameter balance
ball.
Exercise balls are a fundamental aspect of core fitness or Pilates
training
Regardless of ones size, shape or age, balance balls can be
used by anyone (senior citizens, professional athletes, overweight,
recreational exercisers and even children).
Innumerous fitness instructors include stability balls as an
aspect of functional or core training program. (Core/function
training concentrates on stabilizing the trunk or "core"
muscles that are parallel to the spine or attached to the spine.
These core muscles include: abdominal gluteus muscles and pelvic).
Any part of the body can be exercised in any angle with the
aid of an exercise ball (chest, arms, legs, upper body, shoulders,
and the abdominals).
The key to using a stability ball is by enabling the body to
compensate for the instability of the ball. As a result, a range
of both small and large muscle groups are exerted in order to
maintain balance.
Balance balls represent improved flexibility, performance, strength
while streamlining mobility, agility and coordination. Moreover,
the exercise ball helps improve the bodys alignment which
makes for better posture.
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