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Maximize your Pilates exercise routine with stability balls. Learn how to incorporate the stability ball in Pilates with this free fitness video from a certified Pilates instructor.
There are 16 videos in this series:
A stability ball challenges your balance and strength in workouts. Learn more about the benefits of using stability balls in Pilates with this free exercise video from a certified Pilates instructor.
Create the six-pack abs you've always dreamed of with stability ball exercises. Learn how to do the seated roll down in this free exercise video from a certified Pilates instructor.
Squeezing your glutes and pelvis, learn how to do hip rolls with a stability ball in this free exercise video from a certified Pilates instructor.
Work hamstring muscles with the pelvic press. Learn how to do the pelvic press with stability balls in this free exercise video from a certified Pilates instructor.
Increase strength in your lower abs with the top tap exercise. Learn how to do toe taps with stability balls in this free exercise video from a certified Pilates instructor.
The hundred is a classic Pilates move that can be maximized with stability balls. Learn how to do the hundred with balls in this free exercise video from a certified Pilates instructor.
Stretch and strengthen the hamstrings with Pilates exercises. Learn how to do knee bends with stability balls in this free exercise video from a certified Pilates instructor.
Increase leg muscle toning with the single leg stretch. Learn how to do this exercise with a stability ball in this free video from a certified Pilates instructor.
Improve core and leg strength with the double leg stretch. Learn how to do this exercise with stability balls in this free video from a certified Pilates instructor.
The scissors is a classic Pilates move to improve core strength. Learn how to do the scissors with stability balls in this free exercise video from a certified Pilates instructor.
Work your arms and core muscles with the swan exercise. Learn how to do the swan with stability balls in this free exercise video from a certified Pilates instructor.
Without the proper technique, extensions can make you sick. Learn how to do extensions with stability balls in this free exercise video from a certified Pilates instructor.
Work your side stomach muscles with side lying leg moves. Learn how to do side lying with stability balls in this free exercise video from a certified Pilates instructor.
Create a flat, toned stomach with side sit ups. Learn how to do side sit ups with stability balls in this free exercise video from a certified Pilates instructor.
Reduce stress in your back and spine with spinal massage stretches. Learn how to do spinal massage stretch with stability balls in this free exercise video from a certified Pilates instructor.
Work your lower back, legs, and core with wall squats. Learn how to do wall squats with stability balls in this free exercise video from a certified Pilates instructor.
Pilates is an exercise system developed by a German man named Joseph Pilates. It was designed to strengthen the body core (which consists of the abdominal muscles, the lower back muscles, hip flexors, and gluteus muscles) in order to prevent back pain, and help with spine alignment and breathing control. Pilates exercises can be done almost anywhere and can be learned quite easily. In this free video series, learn how to combine your Pilates exercises with a stability ball. With exercise balls, you improve your core muscles, balance, and tone many hard to target muscles. Our expert, Jeri Ryan, shows you all kinds of exercise that will work your abs, glutes, arms, legs, and more! Learn how to warm up with a Pilates exercise ball. Also, Jeri shows you simple to hard exercises for the beginner or advanced exerciser. So, what are you waiting for? Learn more about how to exercise with a Pilates ball today!
Jeri Ryan Jeri Ryan is the owner of Pilates Pure N Simple. She has been teaching Pilates since 2000. Jeri was certified as a Pilates instructor through Core Conditioning Physical Therapy in Studio City, California. She was trained by physical therapists to use Pilates in order to rehabilitate injured clients as well as ballet dancers. Pilates increases flexibility, strengthens the core and lengthens the muscles. Jeri's certification program was over 450 hours of education. She is also nationally certified by the Pilates Method Alliance. Jeri is an AFAA certified personal trainer and holds a doctorate in the field of psychology.dkdk
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