Gaiam terug Restore Strong Core and Back Kit, 58273

This is a unique little ball. It accompanies three short workouts that make use of the ball. The workouts are also downloadable (see Gaiam Restore Strong Core and Back Kit on Youtube). The workouts include standing and mat work. They are Pilates in style with the ball providing support but also acting as a prop. The ball makes a difference to the intensity of some of the exercises and I find the workouts enjoyable. The ball itself can react with varnishes on furniture or with other plastics, and for that reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. Make sure the ball is stored in a cloth bag to keep it from reacting with your other sports equipment or furniture.

I use this at nite to help my lower back narrowed spine stay open by putting it brteeen my knees!! Better then a pillow .Helps with eliminating my low back pain

Stabil und vielseitig verwendbar.

I really love both 10 minute workouts on the DVD. The bonus workout to download not so much but I might do that one once in awhile, too. The instructor in the DVD is very professional, dressed accordingly, and let's you know it's OK to wobble as you build up your core strength. Sometimes DVD workout instructors come off a tad repulsive with a "see what I can do and you can't" attitude that makes me not want to workout. The music is good, too; it's in the background with just the right beat to keep you going. The workouts go fast and make me feel energized afterward as though I was on the treadmill for 30 minutes. Just 20 minutes doesn't seem like much, but I really notice that my stomach muscles want to pull in and my back and posture feel better. I can tell core strength and balance has improved.I want to point out that we bought the kit because my husband is recovering from back surgery and his doctor recommended Pilates to build up his core strength. He can do these exercises right along with me and he is noticing improvement, too. Both routines are easy to follow and you do each exercise to the point of what is comfortable not to the point of strain or exertion. We are both very happy with it. Also, the peanut shape ball is very comfortable to work with. It comes with a air pump but we don't have to use that very often. We bought 2 kits so we can workout together. I really do recommended this kit to anyone who wants to improve their core strength and balance.

Great for physio exercises