by Carolina Dream Chapman

Created on: January 16, 2008

Have a Ball With Your Workout

Working out with an exercise ball is probably one of the easiest, most efficient ways in which to begin working out. It is also an excellent way in which to add variety to your workout if you are more advanced. And exercise ball will challenge your balance which in turn causes you to concentrate on the muscles that are working in order to maintain your balance throughout the workout.

Working out with a ball can be a lot of fun. After you get comfortable with it just play around with it and you will find that you are working your muscles while enjoying yourself. Even bouncing while watching television or playing on the computer will help tighten flabby abdominal muscles while helping your concentrate on your posture.

What is a Fitness Ball?

A fitness ball also known as a stability ball is a large ball that is big enough for you to sit on comfortably with your feet flat on the floor. Many times you can purchase a set which will include a fitness ball and a beginner workout video tape. This will make it much easier to learn the basics and become comfortable with your ball.

The best stability ball workout for beginners is one that will concentrate on balance while doing basic exercise moves. The workout may seem simple but when you add the fact that you are sitting on a ball and concentrating on keeping your balance you will see that all of your body will become engaged with every move.

Get Comfortable With the Ball:

It is important to become comfortable sitting on the ball before progressing to sitting on the ball while working out. Begin by sitting in the middle of the ball with your feet planted firmly on the floor in front of you. It may be helpful to practice sitting on the ball when watching television or working at your desk.

Once you feel comfortable sitting on the ball and maintaining your balance it is time to advance to a few exercise moves. By simply sitting you should notice that in order to maintain your balance it is important to hold your stomach muscles taught as this will help you maintain your balance.

Pelvic Tilts:

Pelvic tilts are done by doing almost a rocking motion on the ball. You will slowly roll your pelvic area forward and then backward. This will not only work your muscles it will also help you acquire a better sense of how it feels to move while sitting on the ball.

Pelvic Circles:

This is done while sitting on the ball you slowly circle your hips. This move may also be referred to as Hip Circles. It is in essence

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