25 Minutes Stability Ball Workout Routine

You probably never thought you could get a total body workout on an exercise ball. But it's true. Your body will work just as hard with this exercise ball routine as it does on a weight machine or with free weights.

It's amazing that one piece of equipment can work your body in so many different ways. One added benefit to using the exercise ball instead of weight machine equipment is that these exercises force your body into becoming more agile and not relying on cables or seats for balance.

Some of the exercises in this routine require dumbbells. But you'll be using the exercise ball and your own body weight to provide the bulk of the resistance in this workout.

Stability balls are one of the most common pieces of equipment at just about any gym, from large athletic clubs all the way down to tiny boutique fitness studios. And it makes sense stability balls are inexpensive, lightweight, and don't take up much space.

But their benefits go far beyond their convenience. Stability balls are amazing for challenging your balance and core stability.

This stability ball workout is geared for the entire body. It will challenge your balance, add difficulty to each exercise and force you to use your mind to focus and get through each exercise. Complete this workout as a circuit, moving from one exercise to the next without rest. Repeat the circuit for 3-4 sets.

When your core is strong, your vital organs are encased and protected by a shield of abdominal and lower back muscles. Your spine is safer, your posture is better, and you're less likely to stumble or fall.

Basically, a strong core is a big source of support for your body.

People with weak core muscles are really making their joints, spine, and organs experience an unfair share of pressure.

The human body adapts to movement patterns quickly.

For seasoned athletes especially, our bodies acclimate to programmed workouts within weeks and this means our bodies don't respond as easily to the results we seek.