Sunday, May 24, 2020

Core workout using a stability ball aka Swiss ball

A strong core is fundamental for good skiing at any ability level.  Using a stability ball, also called a Swiss ball or balance ball, is one way to work to improve core strength that doesn't require that much upper body strength.  I've used a stability ball in hotel and resort fitness rooms.  When I started ski conditioning 7+ years ago, we had a ball at home but I'd never used it for exercise since it was bought at a yard sale as a toy when my daughter was young.  It was the second training aid I used at home, after a BOSU.

Regardless of what other exercises I do with a stability ball, I usually do hip curls or hip lifts to get in a little hamstring work.  It doesn't matter too much what size ball is available.

BEGINNER CORE | 15 Minute STABILITY BALL Workout for BEGINNERS, 15 min
https://youtu.be/GKa1Kx0uuMg


CORE & MORE Stability Ball WORKOUT - Intermediate, 14 min
https://youtu.be/QUCawq66H_w

Swiss Ball Hamstring Curl, 2 min
https://youtu.be/jiq-Vv1-sac

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