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Exercise Ball

Reader Stories: The Best Home Exercise Equipment for Pilates and More

From rbrubacker60

Updated January 22, 2010

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What I Have 

I have several exercise balls, several weights of medicine balls, hand weights, bands, and a Gaiam toning ring

How I Use It 

My favorite is the exercise ball; I use it at least several times a week. It is great for doing all sorts of core work, and even if I don't use it in the workout I love it for stretching out my back and my abs when I'm done. I have several DVD programs using the ball; I like to get in a variety of workouts. I also like to use the medicine ball with the exercise ball and get more resistance.

Advice 

  • One of the most helpful pieces of advice I got about the ball is that the more it's inflated, the harder it is to balance on it so start out with it a little squishy and fill it more as you get more familiar with using the ball.

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