Stability Ball Exercises For More Than Ab Workouts
Most Beachbody workouts do not use a stability ball, but stability ball exercises should not be discounted. They help improve balance and flexibility. They enhance stretching, add intensity to cardio exercises, are great for abdominal exercises, and can effectively be used in strength training.
I think a lot of people have a stability ball at home. It is an inexpensive piece of home equipment that is usually purchased for ab exercises. This versatile piece of gym equipment is underutilized if it is only used for abdominal crunches. Most people just don’t realize how many stability ball exercises they can do.
Extreme Interval Stability Ball Exercises
I know I was impressed with the workout in Extreme Intervals which is one of the ChaLean Extreme deluxe upgrade dvds (four workouts, $59.85). Chalene Johnson uses the stability ball to stretch during her warm up and cool down periods. She shows you how to use the ball to do side lunges. My favorite stability ball exercise in this workout though is dead lifts.
As much as I hate deadlifts, I like this exercise. I like it because the stability ball helps me keep my back flat. When I have good form with a flat back, the work is taken off my lower back and put on the muscle group I’m trying to work – the hamstrings! By the way, if you are wondering how deadlifts can be done with a stability ball…think single leg deadlifts with one hand rolling the ball.
Extreme Core Stability Ball Exercises
Extreme Core Circuit is another workout in the deluxe upgrade dvds that uses a stability ball. This workout is less than 12 minutes, but it is one of the best ab workouts in my opinion. My abdominal muscles sure feel it the next day! And, you don’t even realize you’re working your abs so hard. The ball takes the stress off your neck and lower back.
Chalene Johnson’s Get On The Ball! Stability Ball Exercises
This Beachbody workout program is all about the stability ball and targeting your abs and core. These workouts were originally introduced for the Turbo Jam program. It has two dvds: Total Body Blast (60 minutes) and Kickin Core (45 minutes). The program also come with a ball, so you won’t need to go out and get one. Get On the Ball is a great value at $39.90.
P90X2 Stability Ball Exercises
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Chalene Johnson is not the only trainer to see the merits of stability balls. Tony Horton, creator of P90X, is bringing back the glory of the good old stability ball in the new P90X work at home fitness program called P90X2. If anyone can make you work hard in your home gym, it is Tony Horton. I can hardly wait to see what challenging exercises he throws at us using a stability ball.
On a side note, P90X2 won’t be available until December, 2011. You can pre-order the new P90X 2 for a limited time. Pre-ordering gives you free shipping (a savings of up to $40) and ensures delivery in time for Christmas. Ordering though this website also nets you two bonus DVDs from the P90X One on One series.
So, if you thought a stability ball was only good for crunches and back extensions, think again! Stability balls are great for stretching, cardio, and strenght training, too!
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