Exercise Ball Ab Workouts

Thinking about an exercise ball for ab workouts? Wondering if something that looks so easy can really be a workout…or even work?

Yes, you can get a good workout on an exercise ball, and it can firm and tone your abs and strengthen your core. Leaving you strong, sleek and sexy.

Exercise ball workouts may look easy, but you’ll find that they really do target your core — no matter what part of your body you are exercising!

Exercise Balls By Any Other Name…

Exercise balls are also known under the names fitness, pilates, stability, Swiss and balance balls. They are not the same, however, as medicine balls.

These rubbery round objects some in 4 basic sizes: 45 cm, 55 cm, 65 cm and 75 cm. The size you need is based on how tall you are, as well as how long your legs are. If you’re under 5′ 4″ you may want to try the 45 cm ball; if you’re over 6′ tall, you might want a 75 cm ball. Between the two heights, your ball will depend on the length of your legs (long legs – larger ball size).

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Ab Workouts – Core Workouts

So you have a ball (or have one on order); what kinds of ab and core exercises can you do? For one, just sit on the ball with your core pulled up; you’ll feel in about 10 seconds flat how even sitting on the ball can tone your core!

You can check out the exercise ball DVDs; I personally own several of the DVDs I have listed and think they’re great. If you’re a true beginner, however, I can’t think of a better DVD to get you started than the Stability Ball Workout for Dummies.

There are DVDs for every preference — for abs, Pilates, yoga, stretching and even cardio!

Browse, Click and Buy

So go ahead; browse this site and find the information you need, along with a ball and a DVD or two to get you started. On the right side of the page at the top is where you can browse the various categories. Can’t find what you want? The search box is right above it.

Enjoy learning about exercise balls, then buy the one that’s right for you!