How to Use an Exercise Ball for Full Body Strengthening (Full Class)

You don’t need the gym for a full body workout! Exercise balls, often referred to as fitness or stability balls, are a simple way to gain full body strengthening for any level of experience.
Using an exercise ball is a great way to gain strength, stability, and flexibility. The added challenge (and reason why they’re often called stability balls) is to keep your body stable as you work through these exercises. The result? Strong stabilizing muscles, a stronger core, and full body toning overall.
🔷 Some of the workouts we will cover in this video are:
Balance Push-Up
Tricep Dips
Superman Raise Flow
Back Extension
Knee Tucks
V-Lift Flow
High Lunge Dip + Twists
Standing Squat Lift
Hamstring Curl
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🔵 Ashton is using the Active Balance Fitness Ball from Epitomie Fitness.
You can get this fitness ball here:
epitomiefitness.com/shop/core...
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[@feimcdonald6786]

Love this workout, it's challenging but quick, and i can do it at home :)

[@youaligned]

@@feimcdonald6786 So glad you enjoyed, Fei!! Thanks so much for sharing =)

[@anncurley123]

This video is up awhile now but I just got a fitness ball today and I’m going to use this to guide my first workout with it! Thank you! Also your voice is super relaxing lol

[@beraudmusic]

Her ball is totally still and mine is rolling all over the place

[@youaligned]

Hey Beraud, thank you for your comment. This happens! It takes practice and muscle engagement to keep the ball stable. Factors like the surface you're practicing on (smooth vs carpet), the size and type of stability ball you're using (some are slightly weighted in the bottom for added stability) can also effect your ability to keep the ball stable. Hope that helps! -Ashton from YogiApproved

[@donitavann108]

😂😂😂😂she weigh three ounces!!

[@siobhanmcgoldrick4549]

Try and get on with a thicker skin on it and really stiff i have one with a pump purple so it stays still it's great

[@chalitaaimeyt.6693]

Love her personality and the way she speaks. I will do it tomorrow !!

[@youaligned]

Thank you chalita! Would love to hear what you think once you've taken it! =) Ashton from YogiApproved

[@ninastanecka3062]

I'm sooooo doing it! Looks like designed for me :). Thanks again you Ashton!

[@jasonschmidt3150]

Thank you for this instructional video. I never realized all the exercise you could do with a ball.

[@youaligned]

You're welcome, Jason! Thank you for tuning in. I'm so glad this video showed you new exercises you can do with this stability ball! =) Ashton from YogiApproved

[@MeeshPolack]

More exercise ball videos please! This is awesome! :)

[@youaligned]

Thank you for your feedback and request, MeeshPolack!! So glad you enjoyed. We always love hearing from our viewers =)

[@jennieblack2957]

3:45 Me with sweaty hands: 👁👁💧

[@rythmikeffect]

This is a great video! Thank you for sharing this! I learned some new things to do with the ball :)

[@youaligned]

Hello Jean, So happy you gained inspiration from this video! Thank you so much for sharing and for practicing with me on YogiApproved. =) -Ashton

[@jamiecee4960]

Actually been wanting to do this too. Just ordered me a Purple one. :) Looks like it would make you feel good.

[@MrHerks]

I know this is an old video but it was the first one that came up so i did it lol. This was my first ever workout with a ball and wow, way more intense then i thought it would be. I was definitely challenged, awesome workout, thank you!

[@youaligned]

Hey Jeff! It's an oldie but goodie ;) Thank you for taking this video with me and for sharing your feedback - so glad you enjoyed! - Ashton from YogiApproved

[@victorcaneljr6073]

great workout, love it.

[@scotchdopole]

I really enjoyed this. Thank you

[@youaligned]

So glad you enjoyed, _secluded_realm_!! Thank you for sharing your feedback =)

[@jamiemilnes4381]

I enjoyed this im gonna do it for 2 weeks I’m already looking muscular thankyou ! 😃

[@youaligned]

You are so welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed this video and thank you for sharing your experience =) Ashton from YogiApproved

[@peterrabbit2965]

Yeah, I liked that class. Very instructive.

[@farrabrittanyallice]

AMAZING!

[@youaligned]

Thank you so much Farra! Glad you enjoyed =)

[@traceylane6631]

You make it look so easy

[@Byokko7]

Love the instructor.

[@MsStephanieJane31]

I Loved all the Exercises Babe! I felt so much more relaxed after doing them! Thanks Hun!🥰🥰💜💜💛❤️❤️😍😍😍💋😘💋❤️❤️💜🧡🧡

[@youaligned]

Thank you Stephanie. Glad they made you feel good! Thank you for practicing with us.

[@carlosmedina3372]

Beautiful!

[@mikework2222]

It really helped.

[@youaligned]

So glad this video was helpful for you, mikework2222!! Thanks for watching and commenting =)

[@manasmajumder7900]

its really helpful thanks a lot

[@youaligned]

Thank you, Manas! We're so glad you found this video useful. Thanks for watching!

[@RayHoward1140]

Love her personality. Great video

[@youaligned]

Thank you for watching and commenting, Ray! We're glad you enjoyed the video =)

[@emerjay348]

Yes, ball, totally, these are really good looking excercises, totally. I probably wouldn't be able to concentrate on the yoga classes.

[@tarasita]

This was Fabulous! 😊🎉 More please. Buying the ball you recommend today

[@youaligned]

Yay!

[@christiancayard5310]

Ashton I like your pilates ball workout can you post more please

[@youaligned]

Hello Christian, Thank you for watching and commenting! So glad you enjoyed this video and we appreciate your feedback. =)

[@Fightrec]

11:14 there i find that very hard to do Excellent video sometimes slower movements really wake up them muscles

[@sarahibrahim8642]

Practice makes perfect

[@spencer8501]

Yup if it’s too fast it’s momentum. If you do it slow you’ll benefit more

[@Ahahahahstayingalive]

Great great how do I even get my feet on the ball???

[@siobhanmcgoldrick4549]

I have a balance ball and I'm going to try these ones they look great

[@youaligned]

They're great -- let us know how you like it!

[@user-oy4tf4eu8s]

great body ball player

[@meetalishukla8586]

Nice and easy

[@christiancayard5310]

More Stability ball workout please Ashton August can you please do more?

[@chrissip5802]

I liked it 👍👍

[@youaligned]

Thank you for watching and commenting, chrissi! So glad you liked it =)

[@fatimak3823]

Great workout thank you

[@youaligned]

Thank you :)

[@valentinagiusti8684]

Thanks

[@xz1042]

很有用…第三个动作就把我难住了，好难平衡！教练身材好棒！

[@youaligned]

Thanks so much 朱现! We're glad you enjoyed the video. =)

[@ibrahimchewel9539]

Nice video, appreciate it. Nice toned body

[@youaligned]

Hey Ibrahim, thank you for watching and commenting. We're so glad you enjoyed this video!

[@dominicdare8316]

Kicked my ass.

[@lungilexulu797]

Impressive

[@youaligned]

Thanks!

[@ShesThe1yup]

Always looking for something diff & fun, I get bored too easily and too dizzy to do my usual routines, this looks do-able

[@youaligned]

Yay! So you enjoyed it? Thanks for practicing with us!

[@alfredovazquez796]

Thank you very much.. you are awesome...

[@youaligned]

Thank you Alfredo!!

[@alfredovazquez796]

@@youaligned Now doing YogaStrong Day :) Thanks to you!!

[@paisleyvader2166]

is this okay to do every single day?

[@nathanking2377]

where can i cash in these bonus points

[@MadalenaBarros]

Hey :) Ty! Which size ball are you using? I bought an M, but i'm quite short so some of the exercises you did I had trouble doing them, maybe with an S would be better...

[@youaligned]

Hey Madalena, Thank you for commenting! Great question - if you're having trouble doing the exercises because the ball is too big then I would recommend you size down. =) -Ashton from YogiApproved

[@cutepie6651]

me:on the bed eating while my exercise ball is beside me her:great work on that one me:what to be lazy

[@markuskerpen3057]

Can you also make a video where you explain how to let the air out of the gym ball and show it on the ball?

[@youaligned]

Hey Markus! Thank you for your suggestion - we love hearing viewer requests as we often create videos from these requests. =)

[@markuskerpen3057]

So are you going to shoot the video? if so, can you make the gym ball completely flat?

[@mikework2222]

how long have you been doing exercising for

[@MatthewLwin]

I did not feel sore from this work out. Am I doing it wrong or should I increase my reps?

[@youaligned]

Hey Matthew, sorry I missed this! To answer the first part of your question, try to keep your muscles engaged through all the reps and move with resistance like you're doing this in a pool of honey. If it's still not challenging for you, then yes you can try increasing your reps and slowly working up to more rounds of each exercise. =) Ashton from YogiApproved

[@markuskerpen3057]

So are you going to shoot the video? if so, can you make the gym ball completely flat?

[@amritaverma3056]

what's the size of your ball?

[@DeepaGeorge]

Size of the ball?

[@yoranbollue153]

What size ball does she have, and how tall is she? Looking to buy one

[@youaligned]

Hello Yoran! This is a 75 cm ball and Ashton is 5'3"

[@nrichardson]

I almost died from falling off the ball

[@youaligned]

Careful now!

[@markuskerpen3057]

When would the video where you let the air completely out of the gym ball on your channel?

[@youaligned]

Hey Markus, At this time we do not have any set plans for this video request, but here's a great informative article that explains the process: www.livestrong.com/article/73718-deflate-exercise-ball/ Thank you!

[@markuskerpen3057]

But you will do it if you have time, right? It would be nice. but please make the ball flat thank you.

[@rinakuran1890]

It was very intense but I loved it. How often can I do it a week?

[@youaligned]

Glad you enjoyed it, Rina!! You can take this class several times per week - just make sure you're also taking rest days and stretching in between! Thank you for practicing with me, Ashton from YogiApproved

[@stevenunua2118]

Watch those shoulder joints not too deep on dipps.

[@AC-tn1cy]

Reminder: Some of these same exercises can be done without the exercise ball. You could hold a balloon in your hand.

[@patric884]

Sorry I just imagined me trying to sit on a balloon. 😁

[@sarahibrahim8642]

@@patric884 yea like what is she trying to prove 👀

[@sheychikulo6629]

I keep falling over😭😭😭 still haven't used my stability ball

[@youaligned]

That's ok! Stability balls can be challenging, so it's a great idea to start with some core exercises off the ball which in turn can help you find your balance on the ball 🥰 This article has 7 yoga poses you can practice to increase abdominal strength: Build Serious Core Strength With These 7 Yoga Poses www.yogiapproved.com/yoga/7-yoga-poses-for-core-strength/

[@gabbythewalnut]

Im sorry if this comes across over the line but can I ask a question out of genuine curiosity? I see that you are quite thin. I find it hard to believe someone who works out regularly could have no muscles bulging out, but the reason for this is that when i work out just a bit, my muscles start to bulge over the course of just a couple months.(i am a woman) I guess this must be a "everyone's body is different" thing? I mean, i do see the muscle on your abs. I just dont see it anywhere else. Perhas its just that your body is different then mine? (From birth kinda thing)

[@youaligned]

You hit the nail on the head Tiffany -- we're all born with wildly different bodies. Something to keep in mind is that even if we all ate the same foods and followed the exact same workout program, we would STILL all look different. Fun, huh? ❤️

[@gabbythewalnut]

​@@youaligned Yeah! Looking forward to discovering my best self, whatever shape comes out of it. :) Thank you for the wholesome reply! Have a lovely day!

[@andydelacruz4883]

HOW CAN You do that I mean itttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt😠😡👿😣💢🗯️

[@timyoung3292]

I really would like to lose weight but I drink to much alcohol

[@vikramsharma4938]

I love you baby

[@saidifatima4223]

How old are you ?! Do you have kids ?

[@peterlaloyo7042]

You're incredibly baby gal

[@dorisdimaya1502]

Too hard