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A fitness ball (also known as a stability ball) is an inflatable piece of
exercise equipment usually constructed out of heavy gauge PVC vinyl or rubber.
When inflated, a fitness ball looks much like an over sized beach ball with reinforced
ribbing as an anti-burst feature. Exercisers use fitness balls to enhance their
routines and isolate the core muscles of the abdomen, chest and back. A fitness
ball creates instability, which forces the user to engage these core muscles to
counteract a loss of balance. Many exercise programs emphasize daily abdominal
work, so adding a stability or fitness ball may reduce the need for isolated abdominal
routines.
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Benefits of using a ball :
•Improved posture (sitting on the ball helps maintain correct spinal curve)
• Improve the body’s stabilisation and co-ordination systems
•Reduce back pain caused by poor posture
• Stimulate the sensory pathways (particularly important for the elderly)
• Increase torso strength and stability
• Increase body control, assisting in injury prevention
•Improved balance reactions (reduced risk of falling)
•Improved cardiovascular fitness and a positive effect on the respiratory system
have also been observed.
•Work core stabilizers while strengthening other muscles during exercise.
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