Stability balls have been a popular rehabilitation tool for a long time in physical therapy. In recent years they have become popular in the fitness industry. Look around any gym or wellness center and you will see many types of balls such as medicine balls, sponge balls, and bosu. Not only are they effective in developing core strength and balance, but they are a lot of fun and can breathe new life into a stale exercise routine.
Stability balls are very versatile and can be used to train almost any body part in a short amount of time, exercises can be easily modified to be easier or more difficult. Any body weight exercise or free weight exercise can be performed using a stability ball along with the added benefit of training for balance and core strength.
Choosing the appropriate ball size is critical.
Basic guidelines:
45cm=5′
55cm=5′-5′7″
65cm=5′8-6′3″
75cm=over6′3″
Stability balls tend to lose air over time, so make sure to inflate often
Stability balls have been a popular rehabilitation tool for a long time in physical therapy. In recent years they have become popular in the fitness industry. Look around any gym or wellness center and you will see many types of balls such as medicine balls, sponge balls, and bosu. Not only are they effective in developing core strength and balance, but they are a lot of fun and can breathe new life into a stale exercise routine.
Stability balls are very versatile and can be used to train almost any body part in a short amount of time, exercises can be easily modified to be easier or more difficult. Any body weight exercise or free weight exercise can be performed using a stability ball along with the added benefit of training for balance and core strength.
Choosing the appropriate ball size is critical.
Basic guidelines:
45cm=5′
55cm=5′-5′7″
65cm=5′8-6′3″
75cm=over6′3″
Stability balls tend to lose air over time, so make sure to inflate often