Ultimate Core Ball Workout: Strengthening and Sculpting Exercises with Over 200 Step-by-Step Photos (Paperback)
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From shapely abs to the “Pilates Powerhouse,” core strengthening has become the main focus for today’s exercise enthusiasts. Now, Ultimate Core Ball Workout takes core training to a higher level with its on-the-ball variations of traditional mat exercises.
The unique benefits of ball training enable the program in Ultimate Core Ball Workout to produce better results in less time. Any crunch will work the abs, but this book’s crunch on the ball simultaneously engages the stabilizing muscles of the abdomen and lower body, working more muscle and producing a more sculpted midsection faster. The exercises outlined in this book are suitable for all levels, from beginner to fitness professional, and the photo sequences and clearly written captions teach proper techniques.

Offering more than just good-looking abs, the program in Ultimate Core Ball Workout produces numerous health and fitness benefits, including a stronger, more supportive back, improved posture, better performance in sports, and even more enjoyable sex. Plus, each exercise is presented with tips and modifications to increase the challenge so readers can continue to improve and get stronger over time.

Exercise Balls

55 cm. Exercise ball. Includes a wall chart illustrating step-by-step exercise program and a high volume air pump. more info

Ford fitness model Kim Strother shares four simple exercises that can be done with an exercise Ball.

Have you seen those big huge PVC balls which are in the gym? Do you know what they are? They are also known as fitness ball, Swiss ball, stability ball etc. This ball can be a part of your regular workout and it can establish to be very effective for you.

Let us see some of its advantages:

1. Exercise ball helps in increasing strength by exercise themselves. It is amazing to see how many different types of exercise you can do by single equipment. You can also discover your own floor exercise, while you are on the ball.

Another way to use the exercise ball to increase your energy is by stability which is required to sit on it. You will need to use your muscles to equilibrise your stability. You can also tone your muscles and help to boost all your strength. It is very crucial today when you are doing exercise along with workouts which will do more benefit to you.

Todd Galati and Julia walk through 3 great stability ball exercises and how to perform each one properly. The abdominal crunch, back extension and plank are great for the beginner to the athlete.

2. Another big advantage of using an exercise ball for workouts is balance. There is a big reason why chairs have flat seats. The surface level when sitting on a mat creates a lot of support required for out body. But that does not mean that it gives you maximum workout benefit. When you sit or you are lying on the exercise ball, the ball creates a shape which gives your body instability. To reach equilibrium, you will have to adjust your pose on the ball. It can be quite taxing. This act of balancing helps to boost your workout calibre and gives better results.

3. If you are having any back problems, then using the exercise ball should be considered. People who complain of back problems often say that the usual exercises place a lot of stress on the backs. But while using an exercise ball, the ball gives more cushions to the back which any mat will give. This proves that the exercise ball makes you feel more comfortable and is safer than any other workouts. Exercise is of no fun if you are injuring yourself. But it is important to use the exercise ball properly while exercising on it.

4. When you are going exercise in the gym, you can only do one or two types of exercise with one exercise equipment. But that is not the case with an exercise ball. You can do many different types of exercise on an exercise ball which ranges from cushy to difficult. It may require you to lie, sit or use any other position on the ball. This gives you many benefits. You can also refrain the cost of having to buy expensive equipments for the gym. Multiple muscles can work at the same time and your workouts will be exciting and varied.

If you want to improve your workouts, try using an exercise ball. It may look like a toy which is ineffective, but this lightweight single ball can help to give you many benefits in your workouts.