Posted on August 29, 2008 in Lastest News
It has been an age long fact that exercise can boost the self-esteem and energy of people with numerous studies suggesting that exercises or any other physical activity leads to the release of endorphins which actually work like pain killers. You can literally sense the bliss when they are released in the body.
Endorphins can thereby relax the mind and body. Experts suggest that exercises should be done properly or else they give rise to loads of unwanted injuries. For instance, no warming up, overworking the back muscles and improper weight training can all lead to severe backaches and chronic back injuries.
Why Fitness Ball to Keep Fit?
Experts suggest that the fitness ball is a relatively economical and efficient way to working out daily. The fitness ball is known by other names such as the Gym ball, Pilates ball, Swiss ball and Stability ball which is made of elastic rubber. It comes with a diameter of 14 to 34 inches.
The basic idea of working out on the Fitness ball is to work the muscles you cannot reach in the process of balancing yourself on the ball. Experts suggest that a fitness ball provides instability which creates tension at the muscles. The tension at the muscles increases the strength, size and endurance of the muscles with time as you wobble to balance on the ball.
Though it is believed that the fitness ball can cause minimal injuries, experts opine that wrong execution of the exercises can cause injuries in people. Studies have shown the efficacy of the fitness ball in which they reveal that simply sitting on a fitness ball can activate the stabilizer muscles that are required for maintaining posture.
Health Benefits of Fitness Ball Exercises
Listed below are some health benefits of fitness ball exercises:
- Increases the strength and control of the core muscles in the body
- Strengthen lower back muscles thereby increasing its mobility
- Improves balance, stability and flexibility
- A deeper workout that reaches out to every muscle
Try gaining balance with the help of other muscles to achieve maximum benefit. In addition, experts also suggest that one needn’t put pressure on certain joints to balance because the ball is soft and round.
A healthy diet and suitable exercise regimen is the secret to a fit and shapely body. Ensure that you don’t over stress your muscles and that you conduct the exercises within your own limitations to avoid injuries. NEVER forget to start with warm-ups.
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