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 you’ve 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 one’s 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
body’s alignment – which makes for better posture.
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