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Expand your range of motion with exercise balls and accessories
The exercise ball or 'Swiss ball' is one of the most versatile pieces of equipment in the gym. Developed in 1963 by Aquilino Cosani, the exercise ball has grown apace with the modern understanding of the body and has been a key element in developing a wide variety of therapeutic and strengthening exercise regimes. Aside from traditional exercise balls, you can also choose from a wide variety of different accessories, including stress-busting stretchy slime and spiked massage balls.
What can you use an exercise ball for?
Exercise balls can be used in a variety of different ways to provide improved flexibility, balance, core strength and more. They can also be added into traditional exercises. Transform a bicep curl into a whole body workout by sitting on an exercise ball as you lift.
How to choose an exercise ball?
Here are a few factors to keep in mind when choosing an exercise ball.
-Size: Exercise balls come in a wide variety of diameters. Choosing the right size can depend on what kinds of exercises you wish to do, and from an understanding of your own size in relation to the ball. You can find charts online that will give you a guideline for the correct diameter for your height.
-Burst resistance: Certain kinds of balls are designed to be highly resistant to slow leakage under pressure. Heavier users may benefit from choosing a ball with a high resistance to pressure.
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