Try These Pilates Exercises with a Ball for Challenge, Balance, and Fun!

Pilates is a system of exercises that tones, aligns, and balances your body’s structure. Its low impact approach and emphasis on the core make it a versatile method suitable for everyone.
Incorporating the stability ball, also known as the Swiss or physio ball, can take your workout to the next level.
This prop is an inflatable ball in sizes ranging from 45-85 cm in diameter. It’s inexpensive, can be tucked away or deflated, and substituted as an office chair. Plus, it’s popular entertainment for children and pets.
Besides being fun, the Swiss ball adds challenge and variety to Pilates exercises. It can also simulate exercises on the reformer, ladder barrel, and other specialized Pilates equipment.
Due to the ball being unstable, it immediately challenges your balance while testing and increasing your core strength. Core strength is important for posture and can help prevent back and hip pain.
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[@allysonjoy6297]

Great video! Super fun and gave me a lot more ideas for how to use the exercise ball I got for PT

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[@orsimarton3315]

I thought this is gonna be easy-peasy, but it gave me a good sweat and realised my hip flexors are in a terribly neglected state 😅

[@richardmiller5818]

great video

[@HealthlineMedia]

Thank you!

[@genie674]

Are these exercises pelvic floor safe?

[@HealthlineMedia]

Hi @genie674! These exercises are safe for the pelvic floor, but maintaining a deep abdominal connection when doing any type of balance or core work is crucial to maintaining optimal pressure on the muscles of the pelvic floor. These are low-impact core exercises, so they should help you strengthen your pelvic floor in a safe and effective way! For more info about pelvic floor exercises check out our video called Pelvic Floor Exercises for Everyone (Yes, Everyone)! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGfUp3mihd9_iKM