Exercise Ball

[itself]

I use an exercise ball to build core muscles. In addition to working out with weights, it is an awesome workout!

Anyone suggest a good book/video to learn some new exercises on the ball?

Thanks!

Lisa

[OakLeaf]

I like Abs on the Ball by Colleen Craig. It has a range of exercises from basic to SUPER tough, and the explanations of form are very thorough.

[Zen]

The Pilates On The Ball" looks like a good one too.

[NbyNW]

Dunno, but here's one of my favorite exercises from PT:

Start by sitting on the ball, feet about hip-shoulder width apart.

Walk/roll forward to a lying down position, so that the ball is now under your middle back or shoulder blades. Arms can be out at sides to help maintain balance.

Lift/straighten one leg and hold. (Build up to 10 seconds)
Switch to other leg.
3 reps, then roll back up to sitting position.

If this is confusing, let me know, I'll draw some pictures or have DH take some pictures.

[beccaB]

Does anyone know where I can get a thing to put an exercise ball on that makes it like a rolling chair? I'd like to use mine for a computer desk chair. I have seen a picture of one but don't know where to get it. It was like a round thing that the ball sits on and it has 4 wheels on the bottom.

[Selkie]

Becca - Try Giaim.com (sp?). I'm pretty sure I've seen them there. The Healthy Back Store has them, I believe, but I'm not sure if they are a local-to-DC-only outlet or not.