GYM BALL

Back and spine health

The ball is great if you have back problems because it supports your lower back as you exercise and stretch. That’s exactly why physical therapists and chiropractors started using the ball for therapy.

Muscle balance

When one muscle group is stronger than its opposing muscle group, this causes a muscle imbalance.

The muscles that are in the front of your body, or the anterior muscles, are naturally stronger than the muscles that lie along the back of your body, otherwise known as the posterior muscles.

The ball offers a solution to muscle imbalances because it supports the lower back and other posterior muscles during training.

Core stability

The core is the muscles in your body that stabilize and support all your movements. The deep abdominal and back muscles that work as stabilizers for your entire body. These muscles are the “deep” muscles because, although you cannot see them, they maintain the core stability in your body.

Training on the ball is one way to work this group of hard-to-reach muscles. Just by sitting on the ball,you’re able to activate the stabilizer muscles and not only improve your posture, but you also feel more in touch with your center of gravity.