If you are dissatisfied with your abdominal area, or simply want to be in better shape, the best way to get a good workout is by using a swiss abs ball. They are much more effective than ab chairs, or other ab machines. If you think about it, you’ll realize that most gyms don’t have an ab chair or anything like it, but you can count on seeing a multitude of swiss ab balls. The reason for this is simple, most other ab machines do nothing, while the swiss ab balls really work.

There are many swiss ball ab exercises that you can do. It is easy to find a list of them and even demonstration videos at numerous places on line. I’m sure youtube has some available.

To understand how much more the ab ball works your abdominals than even doing a simple crunch on the floor, try this test. Do a simple crunch on the floor and then do one on the swiss ab ball. You will feel more muscles contracting on the ball. This happens because your body needs to stabilize itself to stay on the ball. It also allows for a wider range of motion and is more comfortable in general.

You can purchase a swiss abs ball pretty much anywhere, Ross, Walmart, sports stores, you name it, they probably carry this inexpensive piece of home gym equipment. While any ball will probably be sufficient there are definitely those that are of higher quality. Thera-Band and SPRI consistently make quality products.

Also be sure and check the sizing suggestions that should be listed on the side of the box. The balls come in small, medium, large, and extra large sizes to accommodate all different sizes of people. When the ball is inflated your thighs should be parallel or slightly higher than parallel to the floor when seated.