Almost every gym has a gym ball (AKA Swiss, exercise or stability ball), but you rarely see it used. That’s a pity because it adds another dimension to core exercises. “One of my favorite reasons for ...

Whether you're switching up your typical strength training routine or rehabbing after injury, introducing instability into your workouts will have you shaking and aching like never before. There are a ...

If you’re looking to seriously work your core, locate a stability ball and keeping reading. Swan rates this move as a 7 out of 10 in terms of difficulty. Much of the challenge comes from the fact that ...

Any Pilates fans out there will know what a difference a Pilates ball makes. Take my word for it: as someone who has done Pilates almost every week for the past 18 months, classes that include the use ...

The Swiss ball—also known as an exercise, stability, or physio ball—is one of the best tools for building core strength, thanks to its inherent wobbliness. Whether you hold it, lean against it, or ...

Nothing will humble you like an exercise ball. Working with an exercise ball can also help you improve your sense of your body in space, a.k.a. proprioception, Jeffers explains. “Stability ball ...

These days, most people understand the importance of basic core strengthening, but functional core workouts are essential for building a resilient body that can handle everything from carrying heavy ...

Core training has always been part of military PT and fitness testing. From crunches to sit-ups, flutter kicks, leg tucks and plank poses, the U.S. military uses many exercises to test core strength.