I know sometimes it might feel a little strange to use a big inflatable ball in your exercising (especially in a gym with others watching) but it really is a great tool to help you get in better shape. They are very comfortable to use, give you good support while you do exercises and you don't need to worry about them giving out on you as they can handle 600-700 pounds. It is also quite cheap compared to some other exercise equipment and can be used by beginners and experts alike.

There are many great exercises you can do with the stability ball for developing your abdominal muscles as well as other areas. One of the great things about it is that it forces your body to stabilize itself while doing exercises as opposed to a machine which does it for you (hence the name, stability ball). You can do exercises that work out multiple muscles at a time, so you get the best results for the amount of time you spend. Almost any exercise you do on a bench, you could be doing on a stability ball and have the added benefit of your body balancing itself while doing your exercise.

If you do decide to purchase or use a stability ball, make sure that you get the right size for your body type. They can also vary how much air is inside to adjust firmness. There are many exercise you can perform with a stability ball, here are just a few:

- Ab Roll
- Hip Extension
- Ball Rotation
- Chest Fly
- Leg Curl
- Pike Crunch
- Ball Crunches



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