How to Do a Balance Ball Core Side-to-Side Walk

Everyday activities require the use of your core muscles. If your core muscles are weak, you're more prone to injury. Using the balance ball to complete some relatively easy exercises will strengthen your core. This exercise targets the entire core by moving side-to-side on your shoulder blades.

Instructions

Difficulty: Challenging

1. Sit on the balance ball with your feet hip-width apart. When you feel balanced, lean backward and slowly walk your feet forward until your shoulder blades rest on the ball. Your head, neck and back should form a straight line with your knees.
2. Spread your arms out to your sides and face your palms downward. Make sure that your arms are straight and level with your body.
3. Using small, side-by-side steps, roll your body sideways on the ball until you are resting on one shoulder blade.
4. Move the ball to the right until you rest on your left shoulder blade. Hold the position for approximately 10 to 15 seconds. Then roll to the left until you are on your right shoulder blade. Hold the position.
5. Keep your back straight while completing the exercise. To maintain your balance, keep your arms outstretched the entire time.
6. Perform the exercise with a straight back to ensure that your core muscles are actively participating in the movement.
7. Complete as many repetitions as you can. As you get stronger, perform more repetitions.