Exercise ball
Exercise Ball
An Exercise Ball, also known as a Swiss Ball or Fitness Ball, is a ball constructed of soft elastic with a diameter of approximately 35 to 85 centimeters (14 to 34 inches) and filled with air. The air pressure is changed by removing a valve stem and either filling with air or letting the ball deflate. It is most often used in physical therapy, athletic training and exercise.
Pronunciation
Exercise Ball: /ˈɛksəˌsaɪz bɔːl/
Etymology
The term "Exercise Ball" is derived from its primary use in physical fitness routines, where "exercise" refers to the physical activity and "ball" refers to the object's shape.
Usage
The Exercise Ball is used for various training exercises, including strength training, rehabilitation, and improving balance and coordination. It can also be used as a tool for weight training and physical therapy to help improve posture and develop core stability.
Related Terms
- Physical Therapy: A branch of rehabilitative health that uses specially designed exercises and equipment to help patients regain or improve their physical abilities.
- Athletic Training: Healthcare professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize patient and client activity and participation in athletics, work and life.
- Strength Training: A type of physical exercise specializing in the use of resistance to induce muscular contraction, which builds strength, anaerobic endurance, size of skeletal muscles and bone density.
- Balance (ability): The ability to maintain the body's center of mass over its base of support.
- Coordination: The ability to use different parts of the body smoothly and efficiently.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Exercise ball
- Wikipedia's article - Exercise ball
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