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Pilates Ball Exercises for Balance

Excercise using Pilates ball is an excellent way to become more fit.



Your posture and body awareness improve naturally and so does your balance.



Best part is that you build overall strength and endurance.

At first you might feel unsteady; quite expected, sitting on the exercise ball.  Nevertheless, this feeling will pass away the more practising you do.



As your muscles and joints get better at responding to the unsteady environment., your core stabilization muscles, abdominals and back muscles will strengthen.

 

Cautions for Pilates ball exercise

Pilates excercise balls are loved by physical therapists. This is because, besides being extremely effective, they are versatile, fun, and easy to use.  Before starting the exercise program, you must consult your health care professional. This is just to make sure that the program is appropriate for you.

Likewise, always pay attention to your body.  If you feel any exercise causing you to pain – stop!  Never push yourself or attempt too much.  Slowly and gently will get you there; so be patient.  One of the best things about Pilates exercise is they make for serious fitness. At the same time, using them can be fun.

 

Usage tips for Pilates ball exercises:

Do:

  •  Wear comfortable clothes.  It is fine to be barefoot so long as you can maintain traction. Or else, wear athletic shoes.   
  • Give yourself lots of room. Choose a location in which you have plenty of space around you.    
  • Warm up your muscles before you start exercising.    
  • To maintain your balance, focus your eyes on a fixed point. 
  • Always remember to breathe normally.   Make sure to exhale during the toughest phase of the exercise and inhale during the easiest.    
  • Move in a controlled way. After finishing the exercises, stretch yourself.  

Dont's:

  • While you are on the ball, never bounce while bending, twisting or rotating your spine
  • Never hold your breath
  • If you start to lose your balance, stop, don't continue.  On the contrary, you ought to reposition yourself.
 
 
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