Core Stability on the Stability Ball

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Every conditioning program should include flexibility, stability, strength, and aerobic training. Core stabilization is a general term for how the muscles of your trunk (abdominals and back) keep your spine and body stable. The benefit of strong core muscles is, better posture, improved body balance, more efficient and powerful movement and less risk of injury.
Unstable surfaces or equipment (i.e. Stability Ball, Airex Pad, BOSU) that are unstable is one mechanism of achieving better core stabilization. Get used to using a stability ball. Sit on it, gently bounce on it, walk out in a bridge on it. Try to kneel on it. Keep in mind that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Move slowly and choose exercises that you feel comfortable with.