They are synonyms of fitball: swiss ball, balance ball, Swiss ball, gym ball, birth ball, body ball, fitness ball, gymnastic ball, physio ball, pilates ball, naval mine, Pezzi ball, stability ball, Swedish ball, therapy ball and yoga ball.
The fitball is a sphere of synthetic material, empty inside and equipped with an inflation valve. There are various types, classifiable mainly on the basis of physical properties, which obviously determine the context of use. The main characteristics of the fitball are: diameter, material, inflation pressure and design (color, anti-slip, etc.).
and aesthetic culture as a "new and fun tool suitable for any kind of training practice".
The fitball is a fitness tool in all respects, now very widespread and, for many, even irreplaceable; it is used in the training of strength, muscle flexibility, joint mobility, proprioception and balance.
Today there are many technicians in the sector (personal trainers and athletic trainers) who use the fitball to vary and to make training sessions more fun, while improving the quality and effectiveness of the lessons.
The fitball, used correctly, allows you to take better care of the execution of certain movements and exercises, preventing joint stress and improving uncomfortable conditions such as, for example, various types of low back pain.
The most popular protocols that take advantage of the fitball are those aimed at the development of the core - abdominal, pelvic and some of the back. Typical examples are exercises such as curl-ups or crunches or sit-ups, but also push-ups etc., performed in a sitting position on the fitball, or with only one part of the body resting on it.
