Adding a stability ball makes the Pilates exercises way more challenging because you add a balance component. An unstable surface challenges your core a lot more. Even if you suck at the balance thing, keep trying, you WILL notice an improvement over time. Any type of balance exercise will help us as we age and start to lose that sense. So keep at it! My Ball Class started out fairly awkward, but now my students are rockstars! I need to continually come up with new ways to challenge their balance. I teach Pilates on the Ball every Wednesday at 9:30am at the San Francisco Bay Club. Come join me!
You will need a Stability Ball that fits you like a chair. Make sure your hips are NOT lower than your knees when you are sitting on the ball.
A set of weights – I used 2.5lbs but you can go slightly heavier if you like.
A mat
Do 3 sets of 10 reps on each exercise. Take a quick break after 10 reps or do the whole workout once thru and then repeat the whole thing 1-2 more times.
Have a Ball!