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Using a stability ball makes core exercises more effective. Learn to use a stability ball an with abdominal routine in this free exercise video series.
There are 12 videos in this series:

Use a stability ball with abdominal crunches to help muscles stay contracted throughout the entire exercise. Learn to do stability ball crunches from a professional trainer in this free exercise video.

Tuck a stability ball under the legs to perform a reverse abdominal crunch. Learn the reverse crunch with a stability ball with tips from a professional trainer in this free exercise video.

Use a stability ball to tighten abdominal muscles during the bridge exercise. Learn the bridge with tips from a professional trainer in this free exercise video.

The stability ball four point bridge works glutes, hamstrings, abdominals and the lower back. Learn the four point bridge with tips from a professional trainer in this free exercise video.

The four point balance exercise is performed with a stability ball and holds a pose for a few seconds on each side. Learn the four point balance with tips from a professional trainer in this free exercise video.

The stability ball back extension resembles a backward crunch. Learn the back extension on a stability ball with tips from a professional trainer in this free exercise video.

Swimming on a stability ball mimics the movements of swimming through water to strengthen the back and glutes. Learn to swim on a stability ball with tips from a professional trainer in this free exercise video.

The prone leg lift done with a stability ball strengthens the lower back and glutes. Learn the prone leg lift with tips from a professional trainer in this free exercise video.

The prone knee lift with the stability ball is a leg lift with knees bent at ninety degrees. Learn the prone knee lift with tips from a professional trainer in this free exercise video.

The stability ball v-sit up is an intense workout that can be practiced without the ball to start. Learn the v-sit up with tips from a professional trainer in this free exercise video.

Supine knee drops with a stability ball is a rotating exercise on the floor. Learn the supine knee drop with tips from a professional trainer in this free exercise video.

Oblique crunches using a stability ball will thin out the waistline and work the abdomen. Learn how to do oblique crunches with a stability ball with tips from a professional trainer in this free exercise video.

Many people want to lose weight, yet despite claims of quick fat burning pills and powders, the best way to lose weight is still through proper diet and exercise. Exercise does more than maintain physical fitness. Working out improves bone density, builds muscle strength, and improves joint mobility. It can also reduce general health risks, boost the immune system, and help with depression and insomnia. Whether exercising to lose weight or improve muscle mass, working out is always a good idea to promote mind and body health. A stability ball is a great tool for exercising core muscles. In this free exercise video series, a professional trainer will demonstrate several exercises using a stability ball. Learn to do abdominal crunches, stretches, lifts and balance using this tool. Easy to do at home or at the gym, strengthen abdominals fast with these stability ball core exercises.
Carol Ann The trainers' trainer, Carol Ann has 19 years of professional fitness training experience, a Master's degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion, and Continuing Education Certification (CEC) provider status with Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE). She holds current fitness certifications including Group X instructor, personal trainer, Pilates, yoga, aqua fitness, kick boxing, and Lifestyle Fitness coaching. Carol Ann has traveled nationally and internationally training fitness professionals, presenting certifications and workshops, and sharing her knowledge for specific training techniques and applications. Along with various fitness training DVDs, she is the creator and star of the fitness DVD series called The Steel Physique System. She also is a freelance fitness expert writer for several publications. Her focus is to engage clients into leading healthy lifestyles for a lifetime through an educational and fun process.dkdk
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