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Fitness Ball Workouts and their Benefits
Regular physical activity and exercise is essential in weight loss, weight control, and improved health. Exercise when incorporated into one's daily regimen may help reduce heart disease, cancer, certain types of diabetes, and other metabolic conditions. In addition, exercise may also improve brain chemistry and reduce anxiety.
Because of its physical and mental health benefits, many people have incorporated exercise in their lifestyles. However because of money constraints, certain individuals are not able to go to the gym or purchase the necessary equipments. One of the best options these individuals can consider is using a medicine ball and fitness ball. These equipments which has become popular among many health and exercise enthusiasts.
A medicine ball is a heavy exercise equipment, about the size of a basketball or volleyball. This ball is often sold as five to 15 pound balls. This ball is often used for circuit training and plyometrics programs. The weight of the medicine ball allows exercises to be performed in a dynamic manner, or what fitness experts terms as explosive movement. Medicine balls are often used by professional boxers to improve the strength of their abdominal muscles. Other athletes use this ball to increase core strength and improve the strength of their arms, chest, and leg muscles. Medicine ball exercises are most effective if training closely mirrors the movements within a sport.
Things to be remembered in performing medicine ball exercises include:
Perform warm-ups thoroughly before starting a medicine ball routine;
Ensure ample space and a competent partner when doing drills;
Medicine ball exercises, like other types of power training, should be done before heavy aerobic or anaerobic training if done in the same day;
Do not choose a ball that is too heavy, replace it if it slows down the movement of the exercise;
Complete one to three sets of eight to 10 repetitions for each exercise; and
Take extreme caution when doing exercises that require standing positions and throwing the ball behind the head. Improper execution of this exercise may hyper extend and put unnecessary stress to the spine.
A fitness ball, also known as Pilates ball, stability ball, Swiss ball, and gym ball is made of elastic rubber which usually has a diameter of 14 to 34 inches. Instead of exercising directly on a flat surface, exercising with a fitness ball provides instability that create tension to certain muscle parts. These muscles gain strength as they try to maintain balance. With frequent training, these muscles may become stronger and gain mass overtime. In addition, fitness balls works effectively while causing minimal strain or injuries. Many fitness experts reveal that fitness ball exercises, if executed wrongly may cause injury. Nonetheless, training on a fitness ball is one way of working out many hard-to-reach muscles. Adding a fitness ball in a fitness program may help surpass some difficult levels involved during exercise. Studies show that by simply sitting on the ball, stabilizer muscles are activated, these muscles are essential in improving one's posture.
Fitness balls come in different sizes. Individuals who want to engage in fitness ball training should choose the correct size to achieve their health goals. The following list shows the appropriate ball size to height ratios:
Ball Diameter Height
30 cm - 11.8" Under 4'6"
45 cm - 17.7" 4'6" to 5'0"
55 cm - 21.6" 5'1" to 5'7"
65 cm - 25.5" 5'8" to 6'1"
75 cm - 29.5" 6'2" to 6'7"
85 cm - 33.5" 6'7" and up
Regular exercise coupled with nutritious diet are vital components of good health. Individuals who seek to improve their health should seek the advice of health professionals to maximize the effects of exercise and healthy food regimen. Obtaining the right information from experts is important to improve one's health. Good health is a lifetime journey and is one of the components of a happy life.
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65 Cm Stability Ball $28.99 GOFIT GF-65BRBALL 65 CM STABILITY BALL WITH TRAINING DVD |
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Reebok 25-5/8 Stability Ball $21.99 This ball features a weighted base for stability. The included DVD helps you get the most out of your workout. |
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55cm Pro Stability Ball $34.99 GOFIT GF-55PRO PROFESSIONAL STABILITY BALL & CORE PERFORMANCE TRAINING DVD (55 CM; DARK RED) |
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Reebok 21-3/4 Stability Ball $21.99 With a weighted base for stability, this ball is ideal for toning and strengthening core muscles. The included DVD helps you get the most out of your workout. |
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Reebok 29-1/2 Stability Ball $21.99 Tone and strengthen your core muscles with this ball that features a weighted base for stability. The included DVD helps you get the most out of your workout. |
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Stott Pilates Stability Ball $8.99 Get a full-body workout with this soft, easy grip, 7-inch inflated ball. You'll feel terrific as you develop a strong, streamlined body and gain renewed energy and confidence.The Mini Stability Ball improves posture by focusing on core stability, back strength and mobility. Ideal for Pilates, Yoga, balance, toning & core conditioning. Diet & Fitness , Yoga & Pilates , Exercise Balls , Stability Balls |
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Stability Ball Base $22.17 This base can be used with a stability ball to expand your exercise routine.Please Note: This item CANNOT ship to P.O. Boxes, APO, or FPO Addresses. It CAN ONLY ship to a Street Address. |
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Core Stability Ball $27.04 The Core Stability Ball improves and maintains balance, coordination, posture and flexibility! The added bonus of the stability ball is that you can exercise several muscle groups at once! There are different sizes available depending on height: 45cm for individuals 4'6" to 5' 55cm for individuals 5'1" to 5'7" 65cm for individuals 5'8" to 6'1" 75cm for individuals 6'2" to 6'7" 85cm for individuals 6'8" and up |
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Pilates Stability Ball $8.75 Rated: NRSynopsis: Join Theresa Rowe, author of Guidepost's "Shaped by Faith", as she welcomes you into her home and leads you through a series of Pilates Stability Ball exercises that will strengthen your core, back, hips and spine, while improving balance and stability. This workout also creates an atmosphere of peace and health through instrumental music and enouraging scripture verses. |
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Gofit / 55CM PRO STABILITY BALL / GF-55PRO $37.81 Gofit - 55CM PRO STABILITY BALL - GF-55PRO |
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Gofit / 75CM PRO STABILITY BALL / GF-75PRO $37.81 Gofit - 75CM PRO STABILITY BALL - GF-75PRO |
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55 cm Stability Ball with Feet $37.65 PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CANNOT SHIP VIA 3-DAY DELIVERY.Burst-resistant ball with the addition of small peg feetProvides all of the ergonomic seating benefits of a traditional stability ball, but stays put when not in useCan also be used on its side like a regular stability ball |
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65 cm Stability Ball with Feet $43.04 PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CANNOT SHIP VIA 3-DAY DELIVERY.Burst-resistant ball with the addition of small peg feetProvides all of the ergonomic seating benefits of a traditional stability ball, but stays put when not in useCan also be used on its side like a regular stability ball |
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45 cm Stability Ball with Feet $33.62 PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CANNOT SHIP VIA 3-DAY DELIVERY.Burst-resistant ball with the addition of small peg feetProvides all of the ergonomic seating benefits of a traditional stability ball, but stays put when not in useCan also be used on its side like a regular stability ball |
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75 cm Stability Ball with Feet $43.15 PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CANNOT SHIP VIA 3-DAY DELIVERY.Burst-resistant ball with the addition of small peg feetProvides all of the ergonomic seating benefits of a traditional stability ball, but stays put when not in useCan also be used on its side like a regular stability ball |
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Cando Stability Ball With Feet, 45 cm $16.95 Cando Stability Ball With Feet, 45 cm |
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55cm PowerMax Stability Ball $28.3 Excellent for balance, abdominal work and stretching. Available in three sizes, each ball is fabricated from the finest vinyl designed to support 500 lbs of weight. Ball size used according to athlete's height. Shipped deflated.55cm diameter - 5' to 5'8" tall65cm diameter - 5'8" to 6'2" tall75cm diameter - 6'2" + tall85cm diameterPlease Note: This item CANNOT ship to P.O. Boxes, APO, or FPO Addresses. It CAN ONLY ship to a Street Address. |
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65cm PowerMax Stability Ball $31.13 Excellent for balance, abdominal work and stretching. Available in three sizes, each ball is fabricated from the finest vinyl designed to support 500 lbs of weight. Ball size used according to athlete's height. Shipped deflated.55cm diameter - 5' to 5'8" tall65cm diameter - 5'8" to 6'2" tall75cm diameter - 6'2" + tall85cm diameterPlease Note: This item CANNOT ship to P.O. Boxes, APO, or FPO Addresses. It CAN ONLY ship to a Street Address. |
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75cm PowerMax Stability Ball $36.32 Excellent for balance, abdominal work and stretching. Available in three sizes, each ball is fabricated from the finest vinyl designed to support 500 lbs of weight. Ball size used according to athlete's height. Shipped deflated.55cm diameter - 5' to 5'8" tall65cm diameter - 5'8" to 6'2" tall75cm diameter - 6'2" + tall85cm diameterPlease Note: This item CANNOT ship to P.O. Boxes, APO, or FPO Addresses. It CAN ONLY ship to a Street Address. |
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85cm PowerMax Stability Ball $47.64 Excellent for balance, abdominal work and stretching. Available in three sizes, each ball is fabricated from the finest vinyl designed to support 500 lbs of weight. Ball size used according to athlete's height. Shipped deflated.55cm diameter - 5' to 5'8" tall65cm diameter - 5'8" to 6'2" tall75cm diameter - 6'2" + tall85cm diameterPlease Note: This item CANNOT ship to P.O. Boxes, APO, or FPO Addresses. It CAN ONLY ship to a Street Address. |
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Exercise Stability Ball Base - Large $25.99 This Exercise Ball Base is designed to hold a stability exercise ball in place while you perform your favorite core exercises. The large surface and depth of the base lets you receive the benefits of an exercise ball while controlling the ball movement. Keeps exercise ball stable for various ball exercisesCan be used as a base for using an exercise ball as a chairSlates in base allow for exercise tubing (sold separately) to be attached so you can perform additional exercises.Dimensions: 20"W x 4"HAvailable in Black |
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Stability Exercise Ball $28.35 Specifically target your abs back and glutes. Strengthen and tone your entire body by working your muscles in a completely new way by giving constant resistance from every direction. Great for people of all ages and all fitness levels. Comes with a pump and an exercise guide. Size- 34 inch 85cm for individuals 6 7 inch and up. Ball color- Black |
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Reebok Small Stability Ball Kit $21.99 Reebok Workout Equipment - With the Reebok Stability Ball Kit, you can now enjoy a full body workout right in your own home. Perfect for beginners and experts alike, stability ball exercises help improve overall balance and core strength by targeting your abs, back, chest, arms and legs. You can do exercises on your own or follow along with the 2-in-1 Workout DVD, led by world-class instructor Tanja Djelevic. Reebok Official Site. |
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Core Stability on the Ball $7.74 No Synopsis Available |
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Total-Body Sculpt on Stability Ball $4.95 You'll need a large ball for this once-a-week workout that sculpts all major muscle groups in one efficient shape-up.... |
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Having a Ball : Stability Ball Games $20.48 No Synopsis Available |
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Stott Pilates Power Pack Stability Ball $19.99 Tone your arms, legs, buns and thighs using this soft, easy grip, 7-inch inflated ball. Improve posture and lengthen and strengthen your muscles while enhancing mobility and core stability. Ideal for Pilates, Yoga, balance, toning & core conditioning. The easy to inflate Mini Stability Ball comes with a blow up straw, lug, Mini Stability Ball Workout DVD and Bonus Easy Start Poster. Diet & Fitness , Yoga & Pilates , Exercise Balls , Stability Balls |
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Stability $12.49 Stability |
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Stott Pilates Mini Stability Ball Workout Dvd $14.99 Tone and sculpt your body with the STOTT PILATES® Mini Stability Ball™ Workout! Get abalanced and full-body workout using the 7-inch Mini Stability Ball. This workout helps improve posture, with a major focus on lengthening and strengthening your muscles. Whetheryou’re a beginner or you’re adding the Mini Stability Ball to your regular Pilates routine, the result willbe the toned and streamlined body you’ve always wanted! LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: Level 2 (of5) Diet & Fitness , Fitness Accessories , Books & DVDs , DVDs |
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Core Stability Ball And Workout Large 75 cm $29.98 The Core Stability Ball is a fun, yet challenging way to stretch, tone and tighten your body. Unlike training on a stable, flat surface, the ball is a round, unstable surface, so you not only train the primary muscle groups, but also the smaller stabilizing muscles - primarily used for balance, alignment and posture. The ball should be large enough so that when you sit on it, your knees bend at a 90-degree angle. The 55cm ball is recommended for most people 5' to 5'5". This kit includes a ball pump, 2 ball plugs, an easy-to-follow exercise wall poster and a 25-minute workout DVD. Sizes S (55 cm), M (65 cm) and L (75 cm) |
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Core Stability Ball And Workout Medium 65 cm $29.98 The Core Stability Ball is a fun, yet challenging way to stretch, tone and tighten your body. Unlike training on a stable, flat surface, the ball is a round, unstable surface, so you not only train the primary muscle groups, but also the smaller stabilizing muscles - primarily used for balance, alignment and posture. The ball should be large enough so that when you sit on it, your knees bend at a 90-degree angle. The 55cm ball is recommended for most people 5' to 5'5". This kit includes a ball pump, 2 ball plugs, an easy-to-follow exercise wall poster and a 25-minute workout DVD. Sizes S (55 cm), M (65 cm) and L (75 cm) |
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Core Stability Ball And Workout Small 55 cm $29.98 The Core Stability Ball is a fun, yet challenging way to stretch, tone and tighten your body. Unlike training on a stable, flat surface, the ball is a round, unstable surface, so you not only train the primary muscle groups, but also the smaller stabilizing muscles - primarily used for balance, alignment and posture. The ball should be large enough so that when you sit on it, your knees bend at a 90-degree angle. The 55cm ball is recommended for most people 5' to 5'5". This kit includes a ball pump, 2 ball plugs, an easy-to-follow exercise wall poster and a 25-minute workout DVD. Sizes S (55 cm), M (65 cm) and L (75 cm) |