I recently began including the exercise ball in my mat classes. Working on the ball steps up the routine to a more strenuous level. You have to use the entire abdominal girdle just to stay on it, let alone exercise. I like it but I have noticed a slightly less enthusiastic response from my students. It may have to do with the fact that the moves actually require the use of larger muscles along with accessory muscles. We definitely are working harder. I had considered a ball class but for now, I'll add in a few ball moves and keep it at that. Check out these ideas for adding ball movement to your repertoire:
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