So hopefully our “Coming Soon” highlight encouraged you to buy loads of people this great Christmas Gift – The Stability Ball

There is almost nothing better for core strength, balance and posture!

Over two features, I will be presenting my favourite 6 exercises that will give you a decent all over body toning workout. There are endless exercises you can perform with your stability ball. From easy poesy manoeuvres to the extremely demanding ones!!

How to do it

3 sets of 10 repetitions for each exercise
Suggested 3-4 times a week (so every other day)

Ball Press Up With Bridge

Areas trained : Stomach, back, shoulders, chest, arms and legs!

• Lie over the ball, and place your lower legs on the ball with your palms flat on the floor
• Keep your stomach muscles tight and back straight
• Perform a press by bending your elbows

• Straighten arms

• Bend your knees and roll the ball towards your hands, maintaining a strong core
• Push your bottom to the ceiling
• Straighten your back to start position and repeat

Squeeze And Crunch

Areas trained : Inner Thighs and Stomach

• Lie with your back on the floor
• Place stability ball between your knees with legs at a right angle.
• Place your hands behind your head

• Crunch your upper body off the floor whilst squeezing the ball with your knees.
• Return top start and repeat.

Bent Over Fly

Areas trained : upper back around the bra strap

• Lie over the stability ball.
• Hold a weight in each hand
• Keep a slight bend in your elbows

• Lift your arms sideways until your hands are slightly higher than your shoulders.
• Lower hands slowly and repeat.

Look out for Part Two with three more great exercises!