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ball exercises
Before you do ball exercises decide how you will use it
Doing ball exercises will help you to increase range of motion,
and increase your flexibility, coordination, and balance. When
sitting on the ball your thighs should be parallel or just a little
bit more than parallel to the floor. Your knees should be level with
or little less than level with your hips. How will you use the ball
will determine the type of ball you will use.
In order to do ball exercises properly, you must choose the right
size ball and the right type of ball to use. A person up to 5’ 2”
should choose a 45cm in diameter (18 inches) for exercising and 55cm
(21 1/2 inches) for sitting on. The taller you are you should choose
a ball that is appropriately larger in diameter. If you will it for
ball exercises, it should be firm; if you will be sitting on it, the
ball should be softer.
There are literally 100’s of ball exercises you can use the ball
for. The supine trunk curl is done with your back on the ball; the
prone trunk position is done on your stomach, the side lateral
flexion laying on your side, and the supine hip extension.
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