Swiss ball
Bouncy fitness orb
A Swiss ball is a large inflatable rubber ball used for exercise, physical therapy, and fitness training.
Sitting or lying on the unstable surface engages core muscles for balance.
Also called an exercise ball, stability ball, or yoga ball.
She did crunches on a Swiss ball.
Controlled movement exercise method
- crunchesAbdominal flexion exercises
- plankFlat timber piece
- sit-upsAbdominal strengthening movements
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
yoga · workout · aerobics · warm-up · cooldown · circuit · reps · squats
Treatment restoring bodily function
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- mobilityCapacity for movement
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- strengtheningIncreasing power or solidity
therapeutic · injury prevention · flexibility · range of motion · low-impact · back pain · occupational therapy
Expandable by air
- PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation
- pumpFluid-moving machine
- diameterDistance across through center
- 75cmThree-quarters of a meter
textured · ribbed · weighted · dual-sided
State of balance
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- proprioceptionBody's spatial self-awareness
- centeringPositioning at midpoint
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
posture · steadiness · stabilization · wobble · counterbalance · weight shift · body awareness · fall prevention
Distance from zero
- obliquesAngled lines or muscles
- torsoBody without limbs
- abdominalsTorso's front muscles
- midsectionCentral body region
lower back · transverse · rectus · trunk · pelvic floor · six-pack · waistline
pilates
Controlled movement exercise method
stretching · yoga · workout · aerobics · warm-up · cooldown · circuit · reps · squats · lunges
physiotherapy
Treatment restoring bodily function
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- mobilityCapacity for movement
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
strengthening · therapeutic · injury prevention · flexibility · range of motion · low-impact · back pain · occupational therapy
inflatable
Expandable by air
75cm · textured · ribbed · weighted · dual-sided
equilibrium
State of balance
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- proprioceptionBody's spatial self-awareness
- centeringPositioning at midpoint
alignment · posture · steadiness · stabilization · wobble · counterbalance · weight shift · body awareness · fall prevention
abs
Distance from zero
- obliquesAngled lines or muscles
- torsoBody without limbs
- abdominalsTorso's front muscles
midsection · lower back · transverse · rectus · trunk · pelvic floor · six-pack · waistline
- balance equipmentbalance board, balance beam, wobble board, balance pole, foam pad
Swiss ballfloor
Indoor walking surface
stable platform · stationary · weight bench · exercise mat · solid ground
Swiss ballmedicine ball
Heavy ball for training
hard · rigid · kettlebell · dumbbell · solid
Swiss ballflat
Lacking vertical variation
exercise mat · flat bench · yoga mat · floor · flat surface