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Exercise Ball Workout

Over the years the exercise ball has become more and more versatile with it being used for more exercises. It has always been viewed as useful for flexibility and posture but has gained recognition as a weight training tool also. The exercise ball as a stand alone tool or in conjunction with weights can be used to strengthen and tone all areas of the body and due to the stabilizing requirement on your body, muscles that you would generally not exercise.

As with any exercising regime it is important to exercise all parts of your body and to aim for desirable and healthy proportions. The exercise ball is quite capable of targeting the legs, upper body, arms, shoulders etc.

The intensity of exercises can be varied also to suit the make up of individuals, exercise needs and goals.

Warm ups

Whether you perform them on or off the ball, do them, they are important. They prepare your muscles and mind for exercise. You should spend a few minutes on warming up before any workout session.

Shrugs

Neutral Spine

Body Balancer

Hip Twists

Seated Chest Opener

Upper Body

Wheelbarrow

Walk Away

Chess Press

Push Ups

Shoulder Press

Overhead Triceps Press

Biceps Curl

Abdominals and Back

Abdominal Crunches

Core Crunches

Oblique Crunches

Hip Rolls

Legs and Buttocks

Arm Leg Raises

Superman

Wall Crawl Wall Slide Hamstring Curls

Cool-Down Stretches

Quad Stretch

Kneel Stretch

Back Bender