Learn how to workout your upper back with a resistance band in this free exercise and physical fitness video. Expert: Madison Chase Bio: Madison Chase is a professional actress and personal fitness trainer in Los Angeles. Filmmaker: Nili Nathan
Look great and feel even better! Adam Ford’s Swiss Ball Basics will reshape your body by activating deep core muscles in your abs and back. These integrated exercises increase your functional strength and flexibility while improving balance and posture. This comprehensive presentation of Swiss ball (a.k.a. stability ball) training fundamentals is perfect for beginners yet contains plenty of advanced variations to challenge almost anyone. Get on the ball for results you can see and feel.
5 Stars An excellent swiss ball exercise dvd
I agree with the other reviewers, this is an excellent swiss ball exercise dvd. It is done on sand dunes, with blue skies in the background, which I find very relaxing. Excellent oral and physical instruction, and nice music.
The exercises range from easy to difficult. Some I could do the first time, others, like the side crunch I got after a few sessions, and others, like the superman I am still working to get. Do not mistake Basic with easy, this is a challenging workout for someone who is serious about swiss ball work.
The pace is just right, with stretches between most exercises. Not so fast that I need to pause it, not so slow as to be too slow.
4 Stars No nonsense workout
He can do all the exercises, moves methodically through them, and doesn’t waste time with phony encouragement. Good at showing positions from different angles.
5 Stars A Good Introduction To Stability Ball
Swiss ball basics is a 50 minute workout , there is only 10 exercises which are performed in 2 sets of about 10 reps , the instructor shows more advanced variations on the second set and does some stretches in between the sets. Though the exercises can be challenging , the workout is pretty slow paced and let you to concentrate in the exercises. The quality of this video is very good and it is filmed on a sanded area , the instruction is very good also and during the exercises there’s some animated pointers.
I think if youre in a good shape you’d be better off just buying his “swiss ball abs” it has most of the exercises from swiss ball basics but it has 3×20 minute workouts in different levels (but there all pretty tough).
5 Stars Good basic video
Great video for a basic level ball workout. Only complaint I could make is that it is so short and there are no variations to the short “full workout”.
5 Stars Best Medicine Ball Workout
I bought this DVD after reading the reviews written on Amazon.com and I have been rewarded beyond my expectations. It has only been few days since I received the DVD and already I can feel the adjustment that my body is going through after each exercise. I feel the pain in my muscles and I can see that the “Swiss Ball Basics” DVD by Adam Ford is a serious workout program.
The picture quality of this DVD is excellent and Mr. Ford gives a clear guidance how each workout should be done. This is the best DVD in its category that I have seen. In the past, I bought many fitness DVDs; including two by John Basedow (Fitness Made Sipmle – Unlock Your Potential and AM-PM Workouts), one called 8 Minute Workouts and another by Gunnar Peterson called “Core Secrets”, but non were as good as the Swiss Ball Basics. Either they were amateurish such as John Basedow’s DVDs or they were not as well as structured as Adam Ford’s DVD.
If you are in the market for a core workout fitness DVD, save your money folks and buy this DVD by Adam Ford. You won’t be disappointed. I highly recommend this workout DVD. From now on, when I am in the market for a new fitness workout DVD, I’ll make sure that I read the comments of other users first!
Just Some Tricks i do on an exercise ball enjoy 
Gaiam 75cm Balance Ball Beginnerand 8217 s Kit
Helps to enhances flexibility, balance and coordination; increases range of motion and will boost your overall strength. Use it as a compliment to your normal exercise or on its own as a total workout. Sturdy vinyl material has been weight tested to hold up to 300lbs. Includes BalanceBall Compilation Sampler DVD containing three guided workouts from the award-winning instructor Suzanne Deason and an air pump. Available in three sizes: Small Purple (22″/55cm), Height: Fits 5″0″-5″5″; Medium Green (26″/65cm), Height: 5″6″-5″11″; Large Blue (30″/75cm), Height: 6″0″-6″3″.
3 Stars Good introduction
I wanted to find out more about balance balls in general, and I have enjoyed this kit. The balance ball is just right for me size-wise. It’s a medium, which is suppose to be too big for me because I’m only 5’2″; but it’s just right. Taller people should select the larger ball.
The ball itself is sturdy and made from good material although I’m sensitive to smells and the plastic/rubber smell at first was too much. The smell does dissipate once the ball is in the air. There was also a cheap blow up mechanism for the ball, but we managed to get the ball inflated after a few struggles.
There’s an introductory DVD that I’ve played a few times, and it has helped me to learn the basics and actually get some exercise.
I would recommend this kit to someone who is interested in adding the balance ball to their exercise regime.
1 Star 75cm?
I bought a 75cm ball from Target the other day. I inflated it to find that it was only 45cm… I took it back and grabbed a second. This ball was also 45cm. I would be concerned with getting one on Amazon, as it may need to be returned…
5 Stars Peaceful Settings
Your first observation might be similar to mine. The outdoor setting is calming and just gorgeous. The colors in this video are beautiful and the river creates a calm, quiet and peaceful setting for your workout.
I enjoyed the workout, but didn’t realize how many muscles you needed to perch yourself atop a balance ball. You start off just rolling over the ball and then progress to some pretty tough balancing acts. There are some stretches which will stretch out your spine in new ways. I realized I’m not as flexible as I thought I was.
I’d advise watching this video at least once before proceeding because it sometimes difficult to follow the workout while attempting to focus on not hurtling towards the floor if you are not totally focused on what you are doing.
The kit includes:
Medium inflatable exercise ball (green, 26″/65cm)
Full-length workout video (35 minutes)
Air pump
The Air pump is “ok,” but I found that an electric pump was much more efficient. If you use the air pump, you might want to do that “workout” the day before. The instruction scare you into worrying about inflating the ball too much, but never fear, with that pump, it might be impossible.
The medium exercise ball is “ok” but had I realized there was a larger balance ball, I’d have ordered the larger one since I’m taller. If you are 5′ 9″ and above, I’d say go for the blue balance ball (large size). I think weight also counts. If you are above your recommended weight (ideal weight and all that), then you might want a larger size.
On the side of the box it says:
Small Purple Balance Ball – Height 5′ 0″ to 5′ 5″ – Ball Size 22″/55cm
Medium Green Balance Ball – Height 5′ 6 to 5′ 11″ – Ball Size 26″/65cm
Large Blue Balance Ball – Height 6′ 0″ to 6′ 3″ – Ball Size 30″/75cm
The exercise video is combination of shorter segments from three balance ball workouts. You really have to concentrate on making smooth and steady movements.
The way I found this workout to be most effective was to place the ball on top of a yoga mat. This prevents slippage of the ball on a carpet and also prevents you from getting injured because the yoga mat provides an additional level of protection from your hands and feet slipping on a carpet.
You will be doing three workouts.
Upper Body
Abs
Lower Body
There are times when you are either sitting, leaning over the ball or on your back, balancing and stretching out your spine. The hardest part of this workout is when you are on you back and you are rolling on top the ball. It is easier once you make full use of your powers of concentration.
The video is a nice introduction, but is really only an introduction. While you can get a good beginner’s workout, I’d imagine it is more effective to order the three additional videos they recommend. Karen Voight also has a DVD out called BLT (Butt, Legs & Tummy) on a ball.
This workout will take you to new levels of concentration and mind-body awareness. It will work the upper body, lower body and abs. You will be strengthening, toning and conditioning smaller core muscles.
The 45 minutes includes a 5-minute warm-up to learn proper positioning.
If you enjoy this workout, look for:
BalanceBall Fitness Upper Body Workout
BalanceBall Fitness Abs Workout
BalanceBall Fitness Lower Body Workout
~The Rebecca Review
2 Stars ball good, pump is junk
The ball seems fine, but the pump broke the second day I used it.Now it looks like I will have to pay another $20 or so to get another (? better) pump shipped, and have not been able to really use my underinflated ball. It was a bad choice
5 Stars Very nice
I love the ball! Perfect size, durable and arrived in no time.
Thank you!
GOLFGYM BALANCE BALL WORKOUT KATHERINE ROBERTS DVD
A balance ball workout program featuring Katherine Roberts. Devoted to helping golfers develop balance and core strength specific to improving golf performance. For use with the GolfGym Balance Ball or any similar balance or fitness ball.
