In an industry full of pieces of equipment, the Swiss ball is one of only a handful that have stood the test of time, for the simple reason that it brings comfort and function to exercises that ...

Go on YouTube and you’ll see guys attempting to jump or do big-muscle moves like squats and presses while teetering on Swiss balls. What they're doing is not only dangerous, but also ineffective. Use ...

Like any professional athlete worth their salt, training forms a huge part of Jess Fox’s weekly routine. And for kayakers (and most of us, actually) core strength is of the utmost importance. A good, ...

I know what you're thinking: Swiss balls are so last year. But, as in the case of the little black dress, smart design never goes out of fashion. While some of the Swiss ball hype may have been over ...

I love the Swiss ball because no matter what exercise you do with it, you're always working on your core stability. This particular total-body workout is so challenging and thorough, you won’t need to ...

Fitness balls are ideal for effective total body workouts as it has the ability to aid a person performing stretches, core, upper body and lower body exercises. Swiss balls commonly referred to as ...

It is easy to miss working the sexy muscles of your backside when you are only focused on your abs and legs. But it is never too late to get back to your business and work the muscles of your back.

Kelsey Serwa is already an accomplished competitive skier who earned a silver medal for Canada at the Sochi Winter Olympics, but her current training efforts indicate that she has big plans for the ...

Gravity can be harder to fight, and fatigue is going to set in. When you sit in a more traditional chair, you have some tools that make it easier to fight gravity and reduce pressure on spinal discs, ...

Developed by Joseph pilates, it is a form of exercise that helps in strength training, increasing flexibility and improving posture. It is safe to do pilates exercises for children, adults and both ...

Experiencing intense and persistent pain during labour can have adverse effects on both the mother and child, potentially altering the delivery outcome. The World Health Organization recommends ...