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Our Price $46.95 NZD
RRP $59.95 NZD
The Swiss ball is also known by a number of different names, including exercise ball, gym ball, pilates ball, sports ball, fit or fitness ball, stability ball, therapy ball, yoga ball, balance ball, or body ball. A primary benefit of exercising with a Swiss 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. Those muscles become stronger over time to keep balance. Most frequently, the core body muscles — the abdominal muscles — are the focus of exercise ball fitness programs. Using a Swiss ball as part of a fitness program can include a wide range of difficulty levels, each requiring support from the back and stomach muscles that help firm up the trunk muscles in the body. Exercise balls are commonly used as part of a physical therapy program for individuals with low back pain. Examples of uses of the exercise ball include: - Developing overall control and strength of the core body muscles
- Increasing lower back mobility
- Increasing abdominal and back muscle strength
- Improving balance and stability
- Improving proprioception
- Learning proper body mechanics and posture while lifting objects
Listed below are the optimum ball sizes based on average heights: - Under 5'8 (under 1.72m) -55cm
- 5'9 - 6'2 (1.75m -1.88m) -65cm
- Above 6'3 (1.90m) -75cm
All balls are anti burst with a recommended weight limit of 275lb (125kg) and the price includes a wall chart, pump and DVD which explains the different types of exercise that can be done on the ball.
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