CORE STABILIZATION

STABILITY BALL WORKOUTS

"Get On The Ball!"

What is Core Stabilization?

Core stabilization dates back to 50 years ago, and was introduced in the U.S. during the 1960s to treat neurological disorders and spinal injuries. Today, core stabilization is developed by using stability balls and balance boards.

Who Can Benefit from Core Stabilization?

Everyone, from beginner exercisers to professional athletes can benefit from core stabilization techniques. Stability balls are versatile conditioning tools and can be used in many different situations, from rehabilitation to performance enhancement.

Why Train With a Stability Ball?

Training with a stability ball will improve posture, balance, agility, strength, and power.

• Improve posture by strengthening the abdominals, back, buttocks, and torso muscles. These muscles are referred to as the stabilizer muscles.
• Improve balance and agility by challenging your nervous system. By adding exercises while keeping your body on the ball, and stopping it from rolling, you will recruit more stabilizer muscles.
• By developing strength in all planes of movement, the risk of injury will decrease. For example, with golf, back injuries are the most common because of underdeveloped trunk muscles. Golfers need strong abdominals and back muscles to ensure proper rotation and power. To properly train these stabilizer muscles, get on the ball! Regular sit-ups and crunches will not train these muscles effectively.
• Challenge your nervous system by expanding your motor vocabulary and improve motor skills such as coordination.

All populations and age groups can benefit from these techniques. In addition to your standard exercise program of cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility, core stabilization should be a part of your exercise regime.