Swiss balls are known by many other names—exercise ball, Pilates ball, stability ball, gym ball, and many others. They are all essentially the same, with small differences in size and shape to suit specific usage. They have become increasingly popular as a tool for overall fitness and strength. Can Swiss balls also improve physical balance…
There’s a reason why majority of the population, specifically surfers, should stop doing crunches or sit-ups on the floor. Shape staff writer Jay Cardiello even lists five alternative (not to mention effective) movements for these somewhat old fashioned core exercises. The partial range of motion of basic abdominal crunches has the propensity to mess up…
For kids, exercising with a Swiss Ball could be real fun. Swiss Balls have several other names such as stability balls, therapy balls or exercise balls. Since they are available in a variety of sizes, catering to both adults and children, you need to choose a suitable one so that its size is convenient for…
The Swiss ball workout While working out for a perfect body shape, you probably tend to focus more on your core ab muscles. Besides the strenuous ab crunches, which are more freestyle, you have a host of other options to choose while working on your abs. A Swiss ball can expand the motion on…
According to this article, AARP, formerly the American Association for Retired Persons, an interest group in the USA defending the rights and interests of the seniors in the country have averred that those in the sixty plus age category can also build muscles that resemble those in the 20s and 30s if these seniors can…
The origin of Swiss balls dates back to sixties when they were primarily being used in the field of physical therapies. But little did even the experts know that these balls will be used some day in schools for all those kids who face great difficulty with concentration or focusing in studies or other activities.…
Pain in your lower back is not an uncommon phenomenon among all those people who work for a long time sitting in the same posture. It is also a common issue for those people who are into some types of body training activities like bodybuilding. Swiss ball for treatment of chronic back pain The…
Swiss balls are one of the most useful exercise tools you can find. Not only can they help tone your body, they are also useful in core strengthening and help improve your balance. Using the Swiss ball can be slightly difficult for beginners, but the best way to learn how to use one is by…
Remember back when those big beach ball looking things showed up in the gym. Most people had NO idea what on earth they were used for. Well these days, everyone that goes to the gym has a clue about what Swiss balls are and how to incorporate them into the workout. So on that note,…
Worked Out With A Swiss Ball? Swiss balls are used for training your whole body with moves that are fun and innovative. They go by a number of names, so don’t be worried if you have never heard the term. Often used in Pilates, they are sometimes referred to as yoga balls, sports balls, gym…