Staying fit and exercising regularly is a form of self care for many. However, with so many different forms and types of workouts, it can get intimidating, especially for a beginner. 

Whether you’re into fitness or not, you must have seen people exercising with a gym ball. This underrated gym equipment is also known as a stability ball or an exercise ball. 

Today, we will not only talk about the many lesser known benefits of using an exercise ball but also share 5 high intensity gym ball exercises with you. 

Pull up your socks because it’s time to get that dream body! 

When it comes to fitness, most of us tend to rely on weight training as the best form of resistance. However, using a gym ball is a great way too. More so, buying fancy gym equipment can be really heavy on the pockets, while buying an exercise ball is way cheaper. 

Coming to the health benefits, a gym ball is popularly used for active sitting. Which means your muscles are active, even when you’re sitting, especially if it’s for long hours at an end (anyone still working from home?). Other than that, it also helps in strengthening your spine and improving overall posture. Adding a gym ball to your core workouts is an excellent way to amp up the difficulty levels. Lastly, it also helps in improving flexibility. 

Now that you know all about the many benefits of using a gym ball in your workouts, here are some intense exercises to get your heart rate up!

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Now go ahead and try out these gym exercises for yourself. Trust us, they aren’t as easy as they seem. If you want stronger abs and back, these exercises will not disappoint you! 

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