yoga ball
Bouncy fitness orb
A yoga ball is a large inflatable rubber ball used for exercise, physical therapy, and stretching.
Also called an exercise ball, stability ball, or Swiss ball.
Sitting or lying on the unstable surface engages core muscles for balance: She does crunches on a yoga ball.
Some people use them as desk chairs.
Central essential portion
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- equilibriumState of balance
- postureBody position, alignment
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
centering · alignment · wobble · proprioception · steadiness · poise · control · counterbalance
Recovery from injury/addiction
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- physiotherapyTreatment restoring bodily function
- pregnancyCarrying developing offspring
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
postpartum · back pain · spinal alignment · low-impact · ergonomic seating · office chair · posture correction · pelvic floor
Chlorinated plastic abbreviation
- pumpFluid-moving machine
- inflatableExpandable by air
- 75cmThree-quarters of a meter
- texturedHaving tactile surface quality
Extending muscles or material
- hip openerMovement unlocking pelvic mobility
- back stretchTrack segment opposite stands
- side stretchTorso bend sideways
- hamstring stretchRear thigh flexibility exercise
shoulder stretch · supple · loosening · lengthening · release · range of motion · decompression · relaxation
core
Central essential portion
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- equilibriumState of balance
- postureBody position, alignment
coordination · centering · alignment · wobble · proprioception · steadiness · poise · control · counterbalance · sitting
rehabilitation
Recovery from injury/addiction
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- physiotherapyTreatment restoring bodily function
- pregnancyCarrying developing offspring
labor · postpartum · back pain · spinal alignment · low-impact · ergonomic seating · office chair · posture correction · pelvic floor · occupational therapy
PVC
Chlorinated plastic abbreviation
- pumpFluid-moving machine
- inflatableExpandable by air
- 75cmThree-quarters of a meter
stretching
Extending muscles or material
- hip openerMovement unlocking pelvic mobility
- back stretchTrack segment opposite stands
- side stretchTorso bend sideways
hamstring stretch · shoulder stretch · supple · loosening · lengthening · release · range of motion · decompression · relaxation · cool-down
pilates
Controlled movement exercise method
- crunchesAbdominal flexion exercises
- planksFlat construction lumber pieces
- squatsLowering exercises for legs
wall sits · bridges · leg lifts · push-ups · roll-outs · passes · pikes · back extensions · bouncing · tricep dips
- yoga propsfoam block, wooden block, foam blocks, eye pillow, meditation cushion
- balance equipmentbalance board, balance beam, wobble board, balance pole, foam pad
- bouncy toyspogo stick, trampoline, space hopper, bouncy castle, bounce house
- squishy thingsmarshmallow, sponge, slime, Play-Doh, putty
- casual seatingbean bag, bean bag chair, floor cushion, floor pillow, pouf
yoga ballmedicine ball
Heavy ball for training
weighted ball · kettlebell · dumbbell · barbell · dead ball
yoga ballweight bench
Padded gym seat for lifting
flat bench · exercise mat · stable platform · solid base · floor
yoga ballpunching bag
Suspended striking target
battle ropes · heavy bag · speed bag · weight bench · squat rack
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