We love versatile fitness tools, especially ones you can fold up and fit in your pocket, like the mini exericse ball. This must-have ball inflates easily with a straw to a diameter of seven to 10 inches depending on the desired firmness. You can easily deflate the ball too. And once flat, it's easy to pack, making it perfect for traveling.
There are so many exercises you can do with these miniballs, but here are seven of our favorite moves.
This stability exercise is a great move for firing up the inner thighs and abs.
The instability of the ball increases the work of a basic crunch, making it feel more concentrated in the upper abs.
The strategic placement of the ball allows you to focus the toning work on those hard-to-reach middle abs.
This simple stretch is perfect for opening up the front of your body after doing ab work or after a day hunched over your computer's keyboard.
Adding the ball at the knees works the inner thighs and ensures good leg alignment.
Take it up a notch, and try this bridge variation to really tone your hamstrings and glutes.
This move tones the inner thighs while working the abs, too.