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