Originally used for physical therapy and rehabilitation, the exercise ball is coming into its own as a stand-alone piece of fitness equipment. It can provide endless opportunities to strengthen ...

Nothing will humble you like an exercise ball. Also known as a Swiss ball or a stability ball, the inflatable exercise ball is awkwardly big, bouncy, and tough to keep in one spot, which makes it ...

The average exercise ball has a body weight limit of 250 to 300 pounds. There are also some that can accommodate as much as 600 pounds.

Hold the medicine ball in front of body at chest. Bend both knees 90 degrees to lower into a lunge. Drive through feet to jump up, switching legs and landing back into a lunge on the opposite side.

"Unlike larger exercise balls, which can range from 18 to 34 inches, the Pilates ball is more compact, making it easier to maneuver and use in various exercises," Mansour explains.

Body Flex spent $22 million this year to air its infomercial more than 2,000 times, claiming its program, which involves a breathing regiment and exercises with a plastic bar and elastic band ...

How to do them: This exercise pairs two arm movements, one on a vertical plane and the other on a horizontal plane. Lie on your back, with your head and shoulders supported by the ball, your knees ...

This medicine ball move has it all. It’s a fun, dynamic exercise that will test your strength, endurance, and coordination – and leave your lungs, arms, and abs screaming for mercy.

The routine starts with Igor kneeling close to a wall, working his shoulders through internal and external rotation while holding the tennis ball. Each exercise is dynamic, meaning you’ll move ...

Here, we look at 13 of the best exercises for overall health and fitness. We explain what areas of the body each exercise primarily works and provide step-by-step instructions.