What do Swiss ball exercises do?

Stability balls are a popular and versatile piece of fitness equipment used in gyms, homes, physical therapy sessions and even the workplace. Also known as exercise balls, Swiss balls, Physio balls, and balance balls, the purpose of the stability ball is to improve balance, muscle tone and core strength .

The study found that crunches performed on a stability ball (a.k.a. fitness ball or Balance Ball) boosted activation, or flexing, of abdominal muscles by 24 to 38 percent over crunches done without a ball .

With the right stability ball exercises, you can work just about every major muscle in your body. Yes, working out with a stability ball is great for your core, but it can also help you improve all-over flexibility, balance, and coordination . It even does your posture a solid.