Core Strength

Stability Balls

You will have seen these exercise balls at your gym and the words core strength seem to be the in thing down at the gym as well just lately. Well what is it that everyone is trying to get into?

Well because the exercise has an unstable base it is harder to perform some exercises with good form, but once mastered you will be able to build your best body ever and have a fantasticly strong mid section.

The ball will not only give you a stong core it will also improve your posture. Anyone sitting at a desk prone to lower back pain due to poor posture could substitute their chair for a ball. As the ball doesn't have a supporting back then you have to work harder at keeping your body upright rather than slumping forward, or slouching. As this exercise could take a while to master try it a little bit at a time and build it up gradually. After regular use of the ball you will find that you body slumps less and your posture improves.

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You can use the exercise ball for an all over body workout so if you are injury free exercises performed on the ball will help you develop core strength and provide suitable exercises for most of the major muscle groups.

You can perform these exercises 2-3 times per week or as part as your overall fitness regime either at the gym, at home, or even better find a local class that teaches exercise ball fitness classes.

Exercise Tip

If you are doing the exercises at home make sure you have plenty of space in the living room to move around on the ball. Be aware your legs will be extended out at some point.

General Safety Tips

Beginners totally new to the ballshould take their time and practise first. Balance is important, so work on that before you try any exercises.

Check out my website for exercises on the exercise ball. Go to www.fitness-instructor-online.com.