Available in a range of diameters, according to your height, gym balls are very efficient. Much more so than you thought. Start off by sitting on one, and you will soon discover why...



 

1. GYM BALLS IMPROVE POSTURE

If you have got out of the habit of sitting up straight, then gym balls are an excellent way of correcting your posture.

Sitting on a gym ball will correct and improve your posture.

 

The instability of the gym ball obliges you to change position frequently, so that you become aware of your posture.

 

At the same time, you improve your overall bodily posture and, more importantly, you protect your back against problems caused by a poor position.

 

 

 

 

2. GYM BALLS IMPROVE BALANCE

 

 

Gym balls undeniably help to improve bodily and mental balance.

 

Irrespective of the exercises you do on a gym ball, you must always find your balance and maintain a good position.

By seeking and controlling your balance, you will also develop your powers of concentration.

 

 

 

 

3. GYM BALLS FOR A FLAT STOMACH

 

It may come as a surprise to you, by gym balls are great for toning up the abdominals.

To stay sitting on the gym ball, not only do you contract the muscles in your lower limbs. You also use your abdominals in order to find your balance.

 

This is the reason why a gym ball can help to tone up your abdominal belt.

If you want to target this part of your body and have a flat stomach, then check out our video showing all the exercises you can do at home.

 

 

 

 

4. GYM BALLS SHAPE THE LEGS AND TONE UP THE FIGURE

 

Sitting on a gym ball is all about controlling instability.

 

You will naturally contract the muscles in your knees, hips and ankles.

And without realising it, you will strengthen your deep muscles and your spine.

 

By getting into the habit of using your gym ball on a regular basis (15 minutes per day to begin with), you will tone up your muscles and your figure in general.

 

Exercising your deep muscles combats cellulite and, therefore, orange-peel skin.

 

 

 

5. GYM BALLS ARE GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH

By making you adopt a good posture, gym balls prevent back pain, especially in the lower back. The micro-movements you make in order to maintain a good posture on the gym ball strengthen the back muscles.

These micro-movements and your non-static position on the gym ball also improve your blood circulation.

And since you are always in motion, without even realising it, you remain energetic and develop your tone.

Gym balls significantly improve your general state of health.You will feel more energetic and be in better shape.

 


BENEFITS FOR ATHLETES WHO PLAY MANY SPORTS 

The Gym Ball solicits our whole body for a simple reason: it is naturally unstable because of its spherical shape. Try to sit on it, you will be out of balance! In order not to fall, you will have to mobilize a large part of your muscles, abs, buttocks, and thighs mainly, as well as your back and will have to show concentration. And without even realizing it.

Due to this instability, the Gym Ball is ideal for improving sports performance. Most physical trainers refer and use them in their training sessions. Surfers and other athletes practicing winter sports use it to work their balance, reflexes, and flexibility. Tennis players to improve the synchronization of their movements or even shrug their shoulders. Footballers use it to develop their thigh muscles and their abdominals, essential for a stronger strike. 

1. STRONGER AND MORE POWERFUL MUSCLES

The first elements to work to improve your sports performance are the muscles. The main muscles mobilized are those of the abdominal strap. Exercising on your Gym ball will allow you to gain strength and power in your deep stabilizing and antagonistic movement muscles. As a result, the transfer of forces between different parts of your body is facilitated and your movements are more effective!

But the Gym Ball can also help you strengthen other parts of your body. There are many exercises to target more specific areas: arms, calves, shoulders, chest ... It's up to you to choose according to your sport!

2. MORE STABLE, STRONGER JOINTS

Take care of your small joints with the Gym Ball. Knees, shoulders, ankles ... By forcing your stabilizing muscles to contract during a posture, the accessory will also ask your joints to stiffen. As a result, they become more stable, and you reduce the risk of joint injuries. Interesting for sports in which they are commonplace: running, tennis, skiing, combat sports, etc.

3. A PERFECT BALANCE

Proprioception, do you know what it means? In all good dictionaries, it is roughly defined as the consciousness of the position and movements of our body and each of its parts in space. Thanks to it, our nervous system can adjust the contractions of our muscles to balance and maintain our postures. But the Swiss Ball puts us in disequilibrium! It allows us to improve our balance while testing our muscles and joints.

4. AN INCREASED CONCENTRATION

As fun as it is, the Swiss Ball is a great tool for concentration. To avoid falling, we must focus our attention on what we do. Through exercises, it will be beneficial when you practice your sport, especially during a competition: your mind will be less subject to diversions, you will not get out of the match as easily. And if that happens, you have the keys to refocus your attention!

5. PREVENT INJURIES

In all sports, wounds lie in wait for us. To protect yourself, or at least minimize the risk, the Swiss Ball is your (best) friend! By strengthening your muscles, giving more stability to your joints, improving your posture (yes, the Swiss Ball is also good for that!), It guarantees better support when you are in motion. The possibilities of lesions are logically minimized, especially in the lumbar and lower limbs.

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