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Pilates on the Exercise Ball

Pilates exercises done on the exercise ball create a core strength and stability challenge.
Knee Folds on the Exercise Ball
A fundamental Pilates exercise done on the ball adds a core strength and balance challenge. Try knee folds on the fitness ball.
Chest Lift on the Exercise Ball
Pilates exercises done on a ball create additional core strength and stability challenges. Try chest lift on the ball to enhance the ab workout you get with chest lift on the mat.
Roll Over with Exercise Ball
Adding the fitness ball to Pilates' roll over exercise increases the challenge and helps work the inner thigh.
Tip: How to Size Your Exercise Ball
Pilates and other exercises are fun on an exercise ball. Use these tips to make sure your fitness ball is the right size and provides enough stability for the exercises you want to do.
Pilates, Fitness and the Exercise Ball
Find out how fitness balls fit into the Pilates picture. Includes ways to use the ball for core strength, Pilates exercises for the ball, and buying tips.

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