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7 Different Ways to Use an Exercise Ball

An exercise ball is a very versatile and convenient way to work on many skills! Check out of this blog post to find out more!

  1. Prone Position



What does this work on?

  • Postural Muscle Strengthening

  • Upper Body Strengthening

  • Protective Responses

  • Proprioceptive Input

  • Vestibular Input



2. Sit Ups





What does this work on?

  • Core Strengthening

  • Vestibular Input

  • Proprioceptive Input


3. Sitting



What does this work on?

  • Core Strengthening

  • Vestibular Input

  • Postural Control

  • Balance Reactions



4. Kicking the ball





What does this work on?

  • Foot Eye Coordination

  • Timing

  • Single Stance Balance



5. Wall Walk Ups






What does this work on?

  • Global Strengthening

  • Shoulder Stability

  • Motor Planning

  • Body Awareness





6. Bump the Ball




What does this work on?

  • Core Strengthening

  • Motor Planning

  • Timing

  • Coordination




7. Playing Catch




What does this work on?

  • Hand eye coordination

  • Upper Body Strengthening

  • Motor Planning

  • Timing









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