Supine Stability Ball & Medicine Ball Pullover
Posted by GetFitSource at Jun 15th, 2008 in Exercise Balls, Exercise Videos, Medicine Balls
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Single Arm Dumbbell Row On Stability Ball
Posted by GetFitSource at Jun 15th, 2008 in Exercise Balls, Exercise Videos
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Stability balls may have a reputation as a tool for beginners, but as Jeff illustrates, they can be a valuable tool in more advanced workouts as well. Follow along with this feature video to learn how to use a single-arm dumbbell row and a stability ball in tandem and maximize the impact of both. Continue Reading »
Exercise Balls - the most functional piece of home fitness equipment?
Posted by GetFitSource at Apr 10th, 2008 in Exercise Balls, Insight
Some fitness products make no sense (remember the Slide?) but, every now and then, a single but basic fitness product works its way into the main stream that you cannot ignore. One such workout product focuses on functional fitness and core strength which involves strengthening the torso for better home workouts, functional training sessions. A favorite exercise product for core strength is the yoga ball. Yoga gurus and physical therapists understand the effectiveness of exercise balls and have been using them for years. Now even Olympic athletes know it is a great way to strengthen the torso and core stability muscles and increase overall fitness levels. Here’s what you need to know about choosing and using a stability or exercise ball.
Choosing a Stability Ball or Exercise ball:
Before you buy a stability or exercise ball, make sure it’s the right size for your height. Here is a good set of guidelines for choosing a stability or exercise ball that will fit your overall body size:
55 cm exercise ball if your height is between 4′11″ - 5′4″
65 cm exercise ball if your height is between 5′5″ - 5′11″
75 cm exercise ball if your height is between 6′0″ - 6′ 7″
Why Use An Exercise Ball
Exercise Balls affect you by requiring your core body parts for balance and stabilization. When you lie on the Exercise Ball, your core muscles immediately contracts to keep you from falling off. Add yoga to that and you’ve just increased the intensity of exercise.
Stability Ball In & Out
Posted by GetFitSource at Nov 15th, 2007 in Exercise Balls, Exercise Videos
The stability exercise ball is a great fitness product for all around balance and stabilization, but it also helps you reach those core body muscles. Exercising with a stability ball also can help improve your balance and overall coordination. The following Stability Ball In & Out offers a challenging way to work a variety of muscle groups.
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Many of our exercise videos are created for advanced users of exercise equipment and require previous experience with an exercise ball. This is a great stability ball exercise that can be adapted to both beginner, intermediate and advanced users.