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• jronnie2

  How is the exercise ball used for fitness purposes?

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• protour98

  A primary benefit of exercising with an exercise ball as opposed to exercising directly on a hard flat surface is that the body responds to the instability of the ball to remain balanced, engaging many more muscles to do so.

• stepsmitz

  Muscles become stronger and sturdier over time to keep balance. Most frequently, the core body muscles.

• odconner

  The abdominal muscles and back muscles are the main focuses of using an exercise ball in fitness programs.

• justbc30

  How is the exercise ball used for physical therapy?

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• yesenia

  Using a Swiss ball as a chair is sometimes prescribed by physical therapists for back patients in sedentary jobs.

• mrgreen

  Even besides defined exercise or physical therapy; some people use an exercise ball instead of a chair with the theory and hope to constantly be building their ab and back muscles.

• alkramer

  However, some people warn against using a Swiss ball as chair due to ergonomical considerations. The ball can also be used during labour to aid the descent of the fetal head into the pelvis. Sitting in an upright position will also aid fetal positioning and is more comfortable for the woman.

• ajunker2

  What are some basic exercise ball work out routines?

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• yangw

  Placing the ball in the middle of your knees and doing pushups off them is a way to expand the basics of that exercise.

• KaylaMotts

  For abs you can sit on the ball with your feet on the ground and do "sitting" sit ups but they are really effective since you can lean back farther than you ever could on the ground since there is no angle restraints.

• keoghcrispi

  For lower body workouts you can put the ball inbetween your feet while laying flat on the ground and raise the ball up making your body a 90 degree angle and back down. This will work your lower back and abs.