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If there is one equipment you should not miss in your training, it is the stability ball. There are constantly new exercise tools being released, but not all of them work.  So for one that is guaranteed to work, use the stability ball. 

What are stability balls?

Sometimes called “physio ball” or “Swiss ball”, stability balls are big inflatable balls that can assist you in getting strong. These balls are highly durable and can hold up to 600 pounds of weight. Stability balls are comfortable and gives good support. It perfectly suits the trainee as it easily goes with the structure of the body. Wailana has earth-friendly, anti-burst physio-balls you and your kids will have fun using.

One other advantage of using the stability ball is it reduces the perception of ‘working’ in training, especially for newbies. It helps make your workout more of‘play’. Using the stability ball is fun and exciting.  And beter, everyone can use it.  No fitness level is required. It is very portable and light weight, easy to bring along even when traveling. Considering how long these balls last, they are also cheap.

How did stability balls come around?

Stability balls were first used for rehabilitation. In the early 1900’s, physical therapists started using balls in addressing the neurological disorders of their patients.

Then, in the early 1960’s, Aquilino Cosani, an Italian toy maker, made the ball and sold it, known then as the ‘Gymnastik.’ Two decades after, Cosani came up with a company called Gymnic and became the major supplier of the stability ball to most rehabilitation programs and centers. Things changed in the early 90’s when the stability ball was introduced to athletic training. Since then it has been used to help condition the athletes. From then on, the ball became very prominent in the fitness community.

Today medical specialists and fitness professionals very much recommend the use of the stability ball by the public. It serves more than solving physical problems. It is good in preventing you from having one.

Benefits of using the stability ball

The stability ball is best for ab and lower-back strengthening. It also helps over all strength, balance and flexibility.

Here are some other ways it helps:
1. Proper Alignment
Using the ball during training to test the body to make use of the different parts to maintain the proper balance. Improve motor reflexes and wake up unused muscles. Learn to maintain your balance. As one aims to get the proper balance, the alignment of the body parts is also improved.

2. Great Abs
If you want great abs, this ball can definitely target the abdominal areas. Work your balance, ab, and back muscles all in one go. With this ball, say hello to a flat, firm stomach.

3. Greater muscle strength and endurance
Say goodbye to backaches. It will exercise major muscle groups, the muscle tone, strength and endurance are also improved. It helps you add flexibility, stability and resistance.

4. Core Stability
This concerns the major muscles that helps stabilize and support all of the body movements. Found in your back and deep abdomen, these muscles are reached by the physio ball. With the ball, no matter how ‘deep’ or ‘into the core’ these muscles are, they are still exercised. Isn’t that fantastic?.

5. Stretching prop
The physio ball, also called a yoga ball, can help you stretch and do yoga asanas which you could otherwise not do. It helps you easily move into and move out of different stretching positions. 

6. Weight loss
Balance your muscles and throw off weight. With regular exercises and trainings done with the stability ball, a person can lose some unwanted pounds as the body is firmed.  Start your kids early with Wailana Yoga Kits, which include physio-balls, exercises, and weight loss tips.

Health is your most important asset. So do your regular exercises and maintain a healthy diet. And more importantly, have fun training with the stability ball.