Gym balls are large, heavy-duty inflatable balls with a diameter of 45
to 75 cm
(18 to 30 inches). Why should I use a gym ball? |
Gym balls are one of today's top fitness tools
- and for good reason! Using a gym ball will improve the strength of the
abs and the lower back. Since the gym ball is unstable you have to constantly
adjust your balance, which in turn will improve your balance, proprioception
and flexibility. As an extra challenge you can use the exercise ball as
a bench using free-weights to target those hard to reach stabilizer muscles. |
Proper Alignment : Using the gym ball
during training will utilize many additional muscles to maintain stability
and balance. gym balls are less stable than traditional fitness equipment,
which can greatly improve your balance, coordination and core strength.
The alignment of your body is also improved when proper balance is maintained. |
Great Abs : An abdominal crunch on
the fitness ball has been scientifically proven to work your abs better
than a regular crunch. For people working out to achieve great abs, the
gym ball can definitely target the abdominal areas as the abs and back
muscles are simultaneously worked. |
Muscle Strength and Endurance : The
gym ball can improve muscle strength and endurance in all of the major
muscle groups. Training with the stability ball can help in alleviating
back pain and preventing pain in the future. As all the major muscle groups
are exercised, tone, strength and endurance are improved as well as flexibility
and balance. |
Core Stability : Gym balls are less
stable than traditional fitness equipment so you can also greatly improve
your balance, coordination and core strength in your abs and back. The
major muscles that help stabilize and support all of your body movements
are made up of the back and the deep abdominal muscles. With the gym ball
no matter how “deep” these muscles are, they are still exercised. This
is something only the ball can guarantee. |
Stretching : The gym ball is a great
tool for stretching exercises. With this, you can easily move into and
move out of different stretching positions. Training with the gym ball
will restore or improve your flexibility. |
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Losing Weight : Any exercise that
strengthens your muscles will help to reduce body fat. With regular
exercise using the stability ball, you will also lose weight.
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