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I must admit. I LOVE my stability ball. My stability ball is probably the most versatile and inexpensive component of my home gym. I use it for stretching, doing ab exercises, squats, and lifting weights.

I even use it as a chair when I’m not working out with it. Why in the world would I do that? Because it is better for my posture and it keeps my muscles working even when I’m not working out. The other added benefit of using it as a chair is that for some reason, it keeps my energy level up. When I’m sitting in a static office chair my body gets stuck in one position and then I feel like I need a nap. But when I’m on the ball, I am constantly moving in little ways and that keeps my brain awake. Plus, it’s fun to bounce up and down on it like a kid.

If you have yet to discover the wonders of the stability ball, check out this video. It is a great introduction to why you would want to include it in your workout, what size you should get and other things you might want to know. If you already have a stability ball as a workout partner, then check back here soon because I will be posting some stability ball exercise videos.