Stability Ball

Stability Balls

The stability ball is often referred to as an unstable environment, because, unlike the ground itself, if we shift our weight in one direction on the stability ball, the ball will move as well.
The amazing thing about the ball is that as the ball begins to move on us (a lot or a little), our body unconsciously, through reflexes, contracts all the muscles necessary to bring us back towards a more centered position. It is subtle but fabulous muscle work in addition to the abs, upper torso or leg exercise.
For the more accomplished exerciser, using the ball is a way to further increase joint and spinal stabilization and burn more calories.

Excerpted from “It’s A Ball” by Anthony Carey, M.A., CSCS, CES for Jazzercise