GYMNASTICS BALL
The GYMNASTICS BALL is a soft, rubberlike, bouncy . It is a flexible ball mainly used in physical therapy, athletic training. Also used in weight training and exercise.
It is made of polyvinyl chloride. which accounts for its flexibility and durability. The gymnastics ball is inflated and filled with air. It sometimes contains sand, gel or other synthetic materials.
Rhythmic GYMNASTICS BALL comes in varying colors and sizes. A 55- centimeter ball is recommended if you’re between 5’1” (155 centimeters) and 5’7” (170 centimeters), a 65- centimeter ball if you’re between 5’8” (173 centimeters) and 6’1” (185 centimeters). And a 75- centimeter ball if you’re 6’2” (188 centimeters) or taller.
BENEFITS Of GYMNASTIC BALL
- The GYMNASTICS BALL provides amazing benefits ranging from posture education to muscle balance to core stability and enhancing back and spine health.
- It’s a great option in building core strength and mobilizing the back gently. As a result stabilizing the muscles surrounding the spine, increasing the range of motion, and help prevent injuries subsequently.
- Also, in the management of pain (specifically low back pain). The gymnastic ball is useful in muscle strengthening and developing core strength. It increasing low back mobility, increasing balance and stability, learning proper posture and finding a neutral position for the spine. The instability of the ball makes it a good way to build core muscle strength as the body has to maintain balance.
- In recent times, gymnastics balls are not only in gyms or hospitals. Also considered useful for office. Research has proven that sitting on a gymnastic ball exercises burns about four more calories an hour than sitting in the same way on a chair. An advantage of sitting on the ball while performing clerical work would also be that it accounts for a better sitting posture.
- During workouts, while performing stretches, a Gymnastic ball is also a good option as it can help stretch both the front and back of your body.
Method: Place your hands on the ball, keeping a slight bend in the knees, roll the ball forward. There you have it, a whole body stretch.
Some exercises that can be done using the Gymnastic Ball include Hamstring curls, Single Leg Gluteus.

Raise, Hamstring Floor Tap, Squat, Preacher Curls, Chest Press and Shoulder Press. These exercises work on muscle groups such as Hamstrings, Gluteus and the Core Muscles.
🔵What is the name of the gymnastic ball?
➡ The Gymnastic ball also known as stability, exercise ball, physio ball, balance ball, yoga, medicine or swiss ball. It is a flexible ball mainly used in physical therapy, athletic training. Also used in weight training and exercise.