Pilates Gym Ball; Core Stability-Strength, Balance and Mind-Body Training

The Pilates Gym Ball is mental as well as physical exercise. The aim is to link the mind with the body. The exercises are performed in slow, controlled movements to heighten dynamic balance, postural awareness, spinal stabilization, and “core” strengthening. All moves are done with precision, focus and concentration.

Whether your goal is spinal stabilization, postural alignment, flexibility, strength or functional fitness, the Gym Ball can do it!

What makes stretching on the Gym Ball different from traditional stretching?
Because of the dynamic nature of the Gym Ball:

• With most exercises your balance is constantly challenged, resulting in increased motor learning and coordination
• With most movements certain muscles must work to stabilize the body, core.
  As you focus on the muscles being moved that means better strength with movement
• It reduces stress on the joints
• You can gradually intensify any stretch by “rolling” into it

The Gym Ball excels in balance training. Training on its round rolling surface challenges your body in ways not possible with ordinary floor exercises or conventional equipment. It's wonderful for "core" stability exercises, isolating these "core" muscles: buttock; thigh; lower back; and abdominal muscles. It has the ability to strengthen muscles while other muscles must stabilize, hold a position, to keep the body balanced. The body, therefore, works as an integrated unit. Many people have found that strengthening core muscles by exercising with the Gym Ball has helped to relieve chronic lower back pain. Lee pays particular attention to strengthening the lower abdominals which is essential for Healthy Back Care.

The Gym Ball is versatile, challenging and effective and makes exercising fun!