The gym ball, also known as a fitness ball or Swiss ball, is a very useful tool for a wide range of exercises. These balls are widely used in core and stability training and are also popular in physiotherapy.
The exercises you can perform often work multiple muscle groups at once, making them highly functional.
A selection of popular exercise types:
- Core crunches (for abs)
- Bent knee bridge (for the hamstrings and glutes)
- Abdominal rolls (for abs)
- Trunk extension (for the lower back muscles)
- Elevated push-ups (for chest, shoulders, triceps and abs)
- Opposite limb (for the lower back, hamstrings and glutes)
- Superman (for the lower, mid and upper back and glutes)
- Seated wall roll (for the hamstrings, glutes and thighs)
This Hastings gym ball is supplied with a pump for easy inflation. It has a diameter of 55 cm and weighs 1.08 kg, and comes with a 1-year warranty.
Choosing the right size for your height:
- 156 - 165 cm: Ø 55 cm
- 166 - 179 cm: Ø 65 cm
- 179 cm and above: Ø 75 cm
