Challenge your body and get a great all-over workout with this GoFit exercise ball. The ball provides an unstable surface so you train not only the primary muscle groups, but the small stabilizing muscles as well. Combine the ball workout with some cardio and resistance to complete your exercise regime.
The single leg stretch is a Pilates move that works your arm and core muscles. Learn how to do the single leg stretch on an exercise ball in this freevideo from a personal trainer at Gold’s Gym. Expert: Amy McCauley Bio: Amy McCauley has been a certified personal fitness trainer since 1995. She specializes in Pilates, combat cardio, core conditioning and overall strength training. Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC
55 cm Yoga Balance Ball with Pump
Our yoga balls are made from a durable vinyl, and are designed to support up to 600 pounds of pressure. The balls are shipped deflated, and can be inflated quickly and easily with a ball pump. Each ball comes with a free pump (one per order). Physical therapists and dancers use physio exercise balls in a variety of movements. Used in both yoga and pilates, these air-filled balls give support in poses such as backbends, hip openers and restorative poses.
Ball Size Recommendations:
Under 5′6” — 55 cm
5′7” to 6′0” — 65 cm
Over 6′ tall — 75 cm
Danskin Ultimate Abs Ball with DVD
The Danskin? Ultimate Abs ball features a unique “peanut” shape that provides a great abs exercise tool. The curve on the ball cradles you, keeping you in the proper position for all exercises, and the forward/backward movement provides more stability than a spherical ball. Includes dual-action hand pump, illustrated workout poster, and instructional DVD.
Fitball 101 Exercises for Plus Size and Under Active Adults
Does the thought of exercise make you weary? And talk of fitness goals, make you sigh? You know you should get active, but you just plain don’t want to–it’s too hard, too discouraging, too “not you”?
Good news! At last, there’s an exercise program that will make you feel good, not bad. And that you’ll actually enjoy doing, so you’ll stick with it.
The new FitBALL 101 program was designed especially for plus size and under active adults. Both of the 30-minute workouts include modifications so you can get started today regardless of your current level of activity.*
Gain skill and confidence using a FitBALL Seating Disc. Then, when you’re ready, add more challenge by sitting atop a FitBALL exercise ball in a FitBALL Base. Finally, cut free by using the FitBALL alone. As you progress, you may be surprised to discover why exercise ball workouts are so popular — they’re wickedly effective and downright fun!
FitBALL 101 was developed by Taralyn Jensen.
