Get a Stabilty Ball for Home Gym Fun

July 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

Stability Balls, also know as, exercise balls, swiss balls, balance balls or yoga balls, are a fun addition to your home gym. I have to admit, when I see these large bouncy exercise balls that come in a variety of colors, they make me smile. They remind me of the old hippity hops that were around when I was a child.

Having my own Stability Ball has been a delightful addition to my home gym and has certainly been the most fun piece of exercise equipment that I own while, at the same time, offering an unlimited array of effective exercises incorporating strength, flexibility and muscle stability.

Stability Balls originated in Europe on the 1960’s where they were used as a rehabilitation device in different areas of physical therapy. Over the past few years, fitness experts have come to realize that the general population of fitness enthusiasts would benefit greatly from incorporating these exercise balls into their workout programs. Now these balls have rolled their way into the mainstream of fitness centers and home gyms alike.

Stability Balls can bring your normal workout to another level by offering you more of a challenge in regards to balance instability and increased range of motion. This is because Stability Balls offer an opposite effect to using a stable weight machine or bench.

Stability Balls are not only fun but, extremely effective in challenging the body. You can use your ball with weights, while training abs, and as an effective tool in increasing flexibility. There are many books, classes and training programs to show you the almost unlimited exercises that can be done with your new exercise ball. Stability Balls come in various sizes and colors, so it is important to chose the one that fits you best. Below are recommendations as to the proper size ball you should be using according to your height.

YOUR HEIGHT RECOMMENDED SIZE BALL

5′ TO 5′ 7″ 55cm
5′8″ to 6′3″ 65cm
taller than 6′3″ 75cm

The Stability Ball is growing in popularity and for good reason. Invest in yours and soon you’ll see how fun and versatile these stability balls can be. When you exercise with a fun piece of equipment, you’ll be more motivated to stay on track with your home exercise program.

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