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Using a stability ball can help you tone, stretch and strengthen your body.
Byline: Amy Bertrand
Stability ball. Swiss ball. Balance ball. Exercise ball. Fitness ball. Flex-a-Ball.
They go by many names and come in all colors and sizes. They seem to be everywhere these days _ in gyms, physical therapy centers, offices, homes, even birthing rooms. But just what are you supposed to do with those big round things?
"You can do just about anything on the ball," says Bob Eckert, a personal trainer who teaches a stability ball class at the O'Fallon, Mo., YMCA. "With the ball you can get a great workout at home, right in front of the T.V., even."
The stability ball (which is what we'll call it for the sake of consistency) was invented in the 1960s by an Italian toymaker. It was first used in physical therapy by a Swiss spinal rehab specialist. The success of that therapy caught on as the ball made its way to physical therapy centers in the United States in the 1980s. Now, the balls are the new craze in the world of fitness.
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- Master class ballates: Balance on the Ball: Exercises Inspired by the Teachings...
- Magazine article from: American Fitness Crawford, Elisabeth May 1, 2002 700+ words
...Pilates trainers have known the stability ball is an effective complement to...Pilates with core training on the stability ball. Many of the exercises are based...movements, while others are standard stability ball exercises. They are all similar...
- American Council on Exercise Fitness Tools of the Trade: Stability Ball 101;...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire March 15, 2005 700+ words
...just for core conditioning. The stability ball is known to help improve balance...nonprofit fitness advocate, says the stability ball can also be an effective tool for stretching. The fun shape of the stability ball offers a more entertaining way...
- Chest press on stability ball.
- News wire article from: Asia Africa Intelligence Wire March 30, 2004 700+ words
...buttocks and hamstrings. Equipment: Stability ball, dumbbells. A gym bench can be...technique: 1. Start by sitting on the ball with the dumbbells held close to...someone experienced in using a stability ball. 2. To protect yourself, use...
- Biceps curl on stability ball.
- News wire article from: Asia Africa Intelligence Wire March 8, 2005 700+ words
...challenging the "core" muscles. Equipment: Dumbbells and stability ball. Note: You can also do this exercise while seated on a bench or chair. Exercise technique: 1. Sit on a stability ball with your feet flat on the floor. Keep torso erect...
- Overhead dumbbell press on stability ball.
- News wire article from: Asia Africa Intelligence Wire March 15, 2005 700+ words
...challenging the "core" muscles Equipment: Dumbbells and a stability ball This exercise can also be done seated on a chair or bench. Exercise: 1. Sit on a stability ball with both feet flat on the floor. 2. Raise the dumbbells...
- Lateral stretch on stability ball.
- News wire article from: Asia Africa Intelligence Wire June 14, 2005 700+ words
...stretches the side of the torso. Equipment: Stability ball Exercise technique: 1. Start by kneeling down with the ball on your left side. Extend your right leg sideways. Slowly roll the ball to the left and lower your torso until...
- Plank on stability ball.
- News wire article from: Asia Africa Intelligence Wire June 27, 2005 700+ words
...torso (abdominals and back). Equipment: Stability ball. As a substitute, you can do the exercise...Exercise technique: 1. Kneel down with the ball in front of you. 2. Place your torso on the ball and roll forward until you have both hands...
- Kneeling side crunch on stability ball.
- News wire article from: Asia Africa Intelligence Wire January 13, 2004 700+ words
...crisscross your waist. Equipment: Stability ball and exercise mat. As a substitute...Start by kneeling down with the ball on your left side. Extend your right leg sideways. Slowly roll the ball to the left and lower your body until...
- Side leg lift on stability ball.
- News wire article from: Asia Africa Intelligence Wire January 6, 2004 700+ words
...the muscles of hips. Equipment: Stability ball and exercise mat. As a substitute...Start by kneeling down with the ball on your left side. Extend your right leg sideways. Slowly roll the ball to the left and lower your body until...
- Rolling, rolling, rolling: stability ball workouts provide core strengthening...
- Magazine article from: Ebony September 1, 2005 700+ words
...involves simply sitting on the fitness ball and lifting one foot off the floor...positioned on top of the exercise ball and perform a basic crunch by lifting...such as free weights, into your stability ball work. However, your focus should...
Source: HighBeam Research, Using a stability ball can help you tone, stretch and strengthen your...
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