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Stability Ball Ab Workout Karp Fitness Vancouver

Q: I want to make my ab workouts more intense with a stability ball, but I don’t know where to start. Any suggestions? A: First thing’s first: make sure that the ball is the correct size for you. Determine this by sitting on a stability ball with your feet shoulder width apart. If your knees are at a 90 degree … Read More

Stability Balls Great For Stabilization – Part 2

This is the second article of our two part series designed to help you become familiar with the stability ball. Last week we introduced lower body exercises designed to strengthen the quadriceps and hamstrings. This week the emphasis is on exercises designed to increase the strength and flexibility of the trunk muscles. Side Crunches Sit on the ball with your … Read More

Stability Balls Great For Stabilization – Part 1

Stability balls can improve muscle tone, increase muscle endurance and strength, restore or improve flexibility, enhance spinal stability, help you lose weight, and improve your balance, posture and coordination. Stability balls are especially effective in targeting your abdominal and lower back muscles. Many common exercises, such as the ones listed below, are enhanced by using a stability ball because the … Read More