Health Tip: Using a Stability Ball: MedlinePlus

Health Tip: Using a Stability Ball: MedlinePlus


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Health Tip: Using a Stability Ball

It can help improve muscle strength and coordination

URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_133972.html  (*this news item will not be available after 05/14/2013)

By Diana Kohnle

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

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• Exercise and Physical Fitness

(HealthDay News) -- If you're thinking about using one of those extra-large inflatable orbs called a stability ball as part of your exercise routine, the American Council on Exercise says the product can help:

• Strengthen the core muscles in the abdomen and lower back.


• Improve balance of strength between the abdominal and lower back muscles.


• Improve posture.


• Improve balance.


• Help create a stronger core that better supports your body during any activity.

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