{"id":7087,"date":"2010-08-27T17:53:22","date_gmt":"2010-08-27T23:53:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.withamymac.com\/news\/?p=7087"},"modified":"2011-02-10T12:51:59","modified_gmt":"2011-02-10T18:51:59","slug":"stability-balls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withamymac.com\/news\/2010\/08\/27\/stability-balls\/","title":{"rendered":"Stability Balls"},"content":{"rendered":"

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STABILITY BALLS<\/h1>\n

\"\"<\/a>Stability balls are a great way to strengthen your core while doing other exercises; plus, they are easier on your back when doing crunches than using the floor or an exercise mat.<\/p>\n

Exercise balls come in several sizes, but the most common are 55, 65, and 75 centimeters; size will usually be printed on the side or top. \u00a0If you are shorter than 5\u20197\u201d, you\u2019ll want to use the 55 cm; if you\u2019re between 5\u20198\u201d and 6\u20192\u201d, you\u2019ll use a 65 cm; and, if you\u2019re taller than 6\u20193\u201d, you\u2019ll want to use the 75 cm. \u00a0Of course these are just guidelines. \u00a0If you can, try all of them and see which one feels the best for you. \u00a0They will all likely feel a bit awkward at first, but you\u2019ll adjust.<\/p>\n

If you are going to do a crunch, you\u2019ll want to start sitting up tall with your feet planted on the ground. \u00a0Next, start walking your feet away from the ball and simultaneously roll on the ball so that your middle back is in the center of the ball. \u00a0Now, you\u2019ll want to crunch up toward the ceiling while keeping the movement slow and controlled.<\/p>\n

There are plenty of other exercises to do with a stability ball, so be sure to check out my websites for more information.<\/p>\n