Have you tried surfing online for new Pilates techniques or movements using the Pilates fitness ball? Tons are available on websites put up by fellow enthusiasts that have progressed and added the ball to their workouts. These websites have pictures, video demos or detailed instructions on ball exercises. You might also want to join Pilates forums to get tips, answer to FAQs and helpful advice to get the full advantage of your workout routine.
Speaking of advantages, a lot of people are joining the Pilates bandwagon for the single, most sought-after benefit: leaner and stronger abdominal muscles. If you ask gym-goers or Pilates enthusiasts which part of their body they would like to work on the most, they would most likely say in unison that it is their abs. After all who would not want a six pack abs peeking out of their shirts or bikinis? This is where the exercise ball would be most useful. Working out your abs on the ball targets the muscles that give you a trimmer waist, and if you consistently work on it, the coveted six pack abs.
This is not to say though that the Pilates Ball is just for the doing abs on the ball. A balance ball workout will give you a good whole body workout and overall fitness, of course. You can definitely add the fitness ball to other aspects of your routine and you will still get the maximized benefits as compared to doing just the usual yoga and Pilates movements. Probably the best benefit of incorporating the Pilates Ball exercises you would find online is the fact that they are free, shared unselfishly by other Pilates enthusiasts to promote the love for Pilates and total fitness.
