The core can be exercised using the Swiss ball very effectively.  The core is the stabilizing force for the body; it supports the body and needs proper exercise for strength and endurance. There are many exercises that can be used to strengthen the core, but this simple and effective 15 minute core ball exercise workout performed 3-4 times a week will work wonders.

Note: Before starting any exercise program consult a professional and be sure to warm up before you begin.

Core Ball Exercise Workout #1 : Swiss Ball Roll Out

The Swiss ball roll out is an excellent exercise for developing torso strength and pelvic control without putting the spine in a position that could cause pain or injury. To start out with the elbows bent and forearms resting on the ball. Roll the body out and extend both your arms and legs while keeping the spine aligned. Only roll out as far as you can without losing the alignment of the spine. Read the rest of this entry

An abdominal crunch machine is a piece of exercise equipment designed to help uses perform crunches, one of the most efficient exercises for toning the abdominals. Abdominal crunch machines are available in home versions as wells as commercial versions used in gyms and fitness centers.

Abdominal crunch machines in gyms and fitness centers are typically designed so that the user sits on a seat with their feet secured behind ankle rollers. The machine has handles that the user holds onto to as they use their abdominal muscles to pull their body into the crunch. The key is to make the abdominal muscles do the work, not the arms and legs. Read the rest of this entry