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Stability and exercises balls are the latest craze in
the world of fitness. Despite the trend aspect of a work-out with
an over-sized ball, it can be used in a variation of fitness programs:
cardiovascular training, Pilates, yoga, weight-training and in
personal training sessions. If you’ve been thinking about adding
a little fun bounce to your work-out routine, review these facts
on exercises balls: •
Exercise balls vary in diameter from 20 to 24 inches.
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Stability balls are popular because they are expensive.
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The cost of exercise balls ranges from $15 to $60; however,
the average cost is $20
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Individuals over 5-foot-7 may require a larger diameter balance
ball.
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Exercise balls are a fundamental aspect of core fitness or Pilates
training
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Regardless of one’s size, shape or age, balance balls can be
used by anyone (senior citizens, professional athletes, overweight,
recreational exercisers and even children).
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Innumerous fitness instructors include stability balls as an
aspect of functional or core training program. (Core/function
training concentrates on stabilizing the trunk or "core"
muscles that are parallel to the spine or attached to the spine.
These core muscles include: abdominal gluteus muscles and pelvic).
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Any part of the body can be exercised in any angle with the
aid of an exercise ball (chest, arms, legs, upper body, shoulders,
and the abdominals).
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The key to using a stability ball is by enabling the body to
compensate for the instability of the ball. As a result, a range
of both small and large muscle groups are exerted in order to
maintain balance.
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Balance balls represent improved flexibility, performance, strength
while streamlining mobility, agility and coordination. Moreover,
the exercise ball helps improve the body’s alignment – which
makes for better posture. |
