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What size exercise ball should I use?

Question by ♥: What size exercise ball should I use?
Hello, well I’d like to start using an exercise ball so I can make my ab routine and upper body exercise routine more challenging. The problem is I have no idea which size ball to get. I’m 4’11 and I don’t think weight is a factor in deciding the size. Also where can I find ball workouts online. Advance thanks to everyone for your advice and suggestions.

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Answer by stalkr23
they generally go by height. check out http://www.power-systems.com – i have recommended them to previous clients and those are the kind we use at my local ymca. i do believe they also list workout tips on the site as well, but most balls will come with instructions and a small workout guide to help you. any further questions check out my website, i do consultations www.pointnutrition.com

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Ab roller vs Exercise Ball

Question by gta129: Ab roller vs Exercise Ball
Which is better for abs?

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Answer by ChrisNeeds
neither you dont need silly equipment to work your abs

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What size exercise ball does a 6ft male need?

Question by mmmmmmm: What size exercise ball does a 6ft male need?
Id like to get 1 of those big exercise balls to do ab work on and use it as a makeshift bench for some other free weight exercises. Like the heading says Im a 6ft male, so what size do I need? 55, 65, or 75 cm?

Thx 4 all answers

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Answer by Sallie
I would get the 75cm…although I see 6ft males at the gym using the regular size one..it is one of the best pieces of exercise equipment you can buy…

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Can any one provide me with links for ab exercises with a medicine ball?

Question by nacho6543: Can any one provide me with links for ab exercises with a medicine ball?

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Answer by HOOAH! It’s an Army Thing
Try this:

http://www.menshealth.com/cda/article.do?site=MensHealth&channel=fitness&category=workout.plans&conitem=b031b671d468d110VgnVCM10000013281eac____

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what r some fast,effective ab and leg exercises i can do on my exercise ball??

Question by Maddie A: what r some fast,effective ab and leg exercises i can do on my exercise ball??
and how long should i do it each day???

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Answer by Just Me
Here’s a link for ab and legs exercise using an exercise ball. It has pictures as well:

http://exercise.about.com/cs/abs/l/bl_core.htm

And, here are 2 more:

http://www.24hourfitness.com/html/fitness/articles/ball_ab/

http://www.fitnessvancouver.ca/anatomyassets/exercise%20ab%20curl%20ball.htm

Aren’t exercise balls awesome? They’re difficult to use at first (I was constantly falling off mine), but once you get the hang of them, they’re not bad at all… And, the results are well-worth the initial pain and embarrassment! lol

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Does anybody know any good chest and ab exercises to do with a swiss ball?

Question by CT: Does anybody know any good chest and ab exercises to do with a swiss ball?
I’m a soccer player and i need something to do rather than running 3 miles everyday.

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Answer by JOHN H
do push ups with it or crunches

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What size exercise ball do I need?

Question by ♥XTina♥: What size exercise ball do I need?
I already have a exercise ball but its pretty big and I dont have that much control over it! So I was thinking I need a smaller one if it helps, I’m aprox 5’4. Also I wish to use this mostly for my abs so do you know of any ab exercises to do with the ball?
Thanks
…with any size ball how do you do ab exercises?

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Answer by Masseur_at_Play
The exercise ball you have at present should be good enough, the thing about them is that their size is largely controllable upon the amount of air you put into them. People tend to blow them completely up and then complain about how hard it is for them to use them… try letting some air out and then using it… way easier, just as much exercise as using a smaller ball (which you would most likely be having the same problem with if it too were fully inflated).

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What types of exercises can be done with hand weights or a mat and an ab roller or the “ball” used for abs?

Question by EDNA V: What types of exercises can be done with hand weights or a mat and an ab roller or the “ball” used for abs?
i joined a small gym yesterday which is basically a “learn for yourself” place. It has good equipment and is a very small place however I dont know anything about hand weights or the ab exercises. There are no trainers there. I did see mats, hand weights (all sizes), one ab roller thingy, and the “round balls” used for abdomens but i’m not sure how to use them in the proper way or what exercises can be done using those things. Can somebody help and tell me how to start up a good average workout routine?

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Answer by caryh30
get the power 90 workout program…..it can be done entirely with handweights and is in my opinion an excellent workout.

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Do you know any good exercise ball activities?

Question by Evie ☮: Do you know any good exercise ball activities?
I’m looking to buy an exercise ball, but I’m not going to if they are only useful in doing ab exercises. If you know of any or could tell me some good websites, I’d like to know some exercise ball workouts that focus on all areas of the body- upper, lower and abs.

Thanks!

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Answer by dkk2
There is a lot of good exercises on the exercise ball if you have a bar and some weights or a set of dumb bells. Unfortunately, exercise balls mainly improve your stabilization muscles and in order for that to be effective you need to have some weight involved.

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Is playing racquet ball a good cardio workout?

Question by Adam T: Is playing racquet ball a good cardio workout?
I’m am trying to lose some stomach fat, but I hate running. Is raquet ball a good source of cardio to lose fat?

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Answer by sanbox69
better than doing nothing, sure

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What is the five best ab workouts that i can do at home without a exercise ball just myself?

Question by 72 chevelle: What is the five best ab workouts that i can do at home without a exercise ball just myself?

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Answer by Ryan
Crunches
Bicycle Crunches
Hanging Crunches
Planks

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Which is more effective: exercise ball or traditional ab workouts?

Question by jipper76!: Which is more effective: exercise ball or traditional ab workouts?
I just want to know.

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Answer by Sylvia L
i personlly think the ball
but its so hard for me to balance on that sometimes
but it works way better
doesnt stain the neck area

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