Exercises Done Using a Fitness Ball in Singapore

Posted by Gymsportz Fitness on April 28th, 2016

When it comes to fitness, the quality of the workouts should not be compromised. Although it is important that the techniques used must be appropriate too. If you are not into conventional gym workouts and wish to try something different to stay in shape, then you could opt for an exercise ball.

Advantages

The exercise ball can be used for different workouts in the gym as well as at home. Fitness experts and trainers also say that the exercise ball can be used for training for flexibility and endurance, which naturally will add up to the overall strength development and fitness.

The importance of technique

Like any other workouts, precaution and care must be taken while working on the exercise ball. The first thing to be done before commencing any workout is to warm up. It is also important to maintain a good posture that will prevent injury. The final thing to be taken into consideration is your breathing. Without a proper breathing technique, the workout will not be effective and even cause injury or damage. There are different workouts that target various muscles using an exercise ball.

Workouts

• Abdominals: Lie down on the ball on your back with the legs perpendicular to the ball and commence with normal crunches. You can do different sets and also incorporate variations in this workout which will target the core muscles. Crunches can also be done with the legs elevated.

• Biceps: For working on your biceps you can use the exercise ball, and also include dumbbells. Bicep curls can be done by kneeling down in front of the ball and resting the weighted arm on the ball. The back and upper arm should not move during the bicep curls. These bicep curls can also be done standing up. Rest the ball on the wall and take the support of it with your back touching one side of the ball and do bicep curls normally.

• Triceps: Triceps can be targeted in the push-ups position, but the palms must rest directly below the pectoral muscles. The palms must be kept on the fitness ball, and triceps extensions can be done in different sets. You can also rest the ball on the wall and do triceps extension in standing position.

• Chest: Working on pectoral muscles is also not difficult using an exercise ball. A few exercises for the chest which can be done while lying down on the exercise ball and using dumbbells are A-presses, dumbbell flies, and dumbbell presses. Push-ups can also be done by resting the legs on the exercise ball.

There are many benefits when it comes to exercise ball workouts. Firstly, it is an inexpensive piece of equipment and can be bought at a very affordable price. The primary advantage of working out using exercise balls is that it is very effective on core muscles. These muscles play a vital role in maintaining stability and a good posture.

About the Company

Gymsportz.sg is one of the leading exercise equipment online suppliers in Singapore. It was founded in 2009. They provide a huge variety of home use and various commercial equipment suiting the corporate and individuals’ need for fitness equipment.