Yoga Exercise Ball

One of the most common exercise tools that are popping up everywhere is the exercise ball. They are in gyms, holistic pregnancy offices, and even on the shelves of every department store. Occasionally you might even run across a Yoga Ball as a substitute for the traditional office chair.

So what is the big deal? For starters utilizing a Yoga ball properly increases your strength and flexibility. Well, that's great, but how do I use one the right way? The key here is to ensure that you have a sense of balance while working on the ball.

For starters play with the ball to test out your balance. This will give you a taste for how the ball works with your body. Begin by bouncing on the ball with your feet planted squarely on the floor. As you get the feel for the ball, you can advance this playtime to bounce from side to center to side. Not only does this increase your sense of balance and get you accustomed to the ball, but it also raises your heart rate to a cardio level.

Now that you have a feel for the ball, it is time to move it up to the next level. For starters, you will want to work with beginner's poses. These are poses that have at least two wide points an equal distance apart. For example, with the bouncing on the ball your feet should be an equal distance apart and in a straight line. This creates a triangle, which is a stable platform for just about any movement.

For the upper body, the triangle would be made with the hands while the abdomen or legs are balanced on the ball. The hands should be placed squarely on the floor an even distance apart and directly under the shoulders.

There are also poses that use the ball while you lie firmly on your back. One of these is the double leg stretch. You alternate trading the ball between the legs and the feet. This enhances hand-eye coordination while working on toning the core muscles.

For the poses that require your feet on the ball, the key to maintaining balance is to place your arms along side the body at a 45-degree angle. For a more extreme workout, the arms can be brought in closer to the body. But be warned, this is for the advanced practitioner.

As long as you continue to keep the balance between your point on the ball and your stability points that connect to the floor, you will be able to properly utilize the Yoga ball to advance your exercise experiences.

Paige has a busy life like all of us, but she makes time for fitness. She looks forward to crawling into a bamboo sheet to recuperate each night. She enjoys nature, reading and the comfort of her down feather bed after a long day.

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Gofit 55Cm Exercise Ball $22.49 The GoFit Exercise Ball is a fun, yet challenging way to stretch, tone and tighten your body. What makes the GoFit Ball so challenging? 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 as well. The stabilizing muscles are small, yet very important muscle groups primarily used for balance, alignment and posture. The ball total body workout is very efficient, allowing you to see the results you want in a much quicker period of time. As a general rule, the exercise 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 height 5ft to 5.5ft tall. Suggested weight limit of 300lbs. Not recommended for usage with weight training routines. Comes with ball pump, 2 ball plugs and an easy to follow exercise sampler. GoFit Stability balls are made of PVC plastic and contain no Latex. Diet & Fitness , Yoga & Pilates , Exercise Balls , Stability Balls

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FineLife Body Fitness Yoga Pilate Exercise Ball w/Pump $21.99 Perfect for yoga and fitness classes, fitness balls help increase flexibility while strengthening and toning muscles. Our fitness balls feature anti-burst construction and are easy to clean. Product Features: * 55 cm body ball for improving balance, coordination, and flexibility * Specially formulated to deflate slowly if punctured Soft rubber surface supports and cushions body * Exercise several muscle groups at once * Develop a healthier posture * For individuals 5’4� – 6’0� in height * Comes with high-volume air pump Type: Ab, Bun & Thigh Toning Color: Blue Gender: Unisex

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Gofit 65Cm Exercise Ball White $22.49 The GoFit Exercise Ball is a fun, yet challenging way to stretch, tone and tighten your body. What makes the GoFit Ball so challenging? 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 as well. The stabilizing muscles are small, yet very important muscle groups primarily used for balance, alignment and posture. The ball total body workout is very efficient, allowing you to see the results you want in a much quicker period of time. As a general rule, the exercise ball should be large enough so that when you sit on it, your knees bend at a 90 degree angle. The 65cm ball is recommended for most people height 5.5ft to 6ft tall. Suggested weight limit of 300lbs. Not recommended for usage with weight training routines. Comes with ball pump, 2 ball plugs and an easy to follow exercise sampler. GoFit Stability balls are made of PVC plastic and contain no Latex. Diet & Fitness , Yoga & Pilates , Exercise Balls , Stability Balls

65cm Yoga Fitness and Pilates Exercise Ball with Foot Pump Red $20 Made of extra thick anti-burst materialTextured, slip-free surfaceInflates quickly and easily with the tie-in pumpImproves alignment, stability, strength, and flexibilityGreat to be used in clinic, training room, gyms and homeVersatile prop used in a wide array of Pilates routinesIncludes: 1piece yoga ball and 1piece foot pumpWeight: 844gDimension: 650mm

65cm Yoga Fitness and Pilates Exercise Ball with Foot Pump Silver $23.3 Made of extra thick anti-burst materialTextured, slip-free surfaceInflates quickly and easily with the tie-in pumpImproves alignment, stability, strength, and flexibilityGreat to be used in clinic, training room, gyms and homeVersatile prop used in a wide array of Pilates routinesIncludes: 1piece yoga ball and 1piece foot pumpWeight: 1055gDimension: 650mm

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75cm Yoga Balance Ball / Fitness Stability Ball Red $27.5 The yoga ball is a versatile prop used in a wide array of pilates routines. Our yoga balls are made from a high-density polymer that resists tearing and puncturing. They are designed to support up to 800 pounds of pressure and can improve alignment, stability, strength, and flexibility in your yoga exercise. Great accessory for yogis!Features:Textured, slip-free surfaceInflates quickly and easilyHelps improve alignment, stability, strength, and flexibilityGreat to be used in clinic, training room, gyms and homeSize: 75cm in DIA (30 inches)Material: high-density polymerColor: red

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65cm Yoga Balance Ball / Fitness Stability Ball Blue $23.1 The yoga ball is a versatile prop used in a wide array of pilates routines. Our yoga balls are made from a high-density polymer that resists tearing and puncturing. They are designed to support up to 800 pounds of pressure and can improve alignment, stability, strength, and flexibility in your yoga exercise. Great accessory for yogis!Features:Textured, slip-free surfaceInflates quickly and easilyHelps improve alignment, stability, strength, and flexibilityGreat to be used in clinic, training room, gyms and homeSize:65cm in DIA (30 inches)Material: high-density polymerColor: blue

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