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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