The Danskin Core Ball is a large, inflatable ball, which is helpful tool for those who are looking to tone and tighten different parts of your body. Since it is such a versatile piece of equipment, having a Danskin exercise ball is much like having a leg, arm and abdominal muscle machine in your home. It's perfect for a quick floor workout on the days where you might not have time to get to the gym, and is used by fitness instructors all over the world.
Upper Abdominal Muscles
Step 1
Place the Danskin Core Ball on a stable surface, and sit on it carefully.
Step 2
Walk your feet down until your knees are at a 90-degree angle and the center of your back is resting on your exercise ball.
Step 3
Complete crunches while in this position by pulling your abdominal muscles in towards your spine and contracting them to raise your head off of the ball, until your lower back is touching it. Release the position to complete one repetition.
Step 4
Complete 15 repetitions per set for tighter, more toned abdominal muscles.
Lower Abdominal Muscles
Step 1
Spread a yoga or Pilates mat out on the floor. Sit down on it with your knees bent to a 45-degree angle.
Step 2
Place the Danskin exercise ball on the floor, between your feet. Squeeze the ball with your feet to secure it, before laying down on the floor completely, with your back straight.
Step 3
Slide your legs out so they lay straight on the mat, with the Danskin Exercise Ball still held firmly between your feet.
Step 4
Take a deep breath and slowly raise the ball up with your legs, keeping your legs straight, as far as you can comfortably go. Hold the position for three seconds before releasing back down to the mat to complete one rep.
Step 5
Complete 15 reps per set for flatter lower ab muscles.
Leg Muscles
Step 1
Find a flat wall that has no decorations or borders on it. Push the Danskin Core Ball against the wall, and then turn around so that the ball is against the center of your back.
Step 2
Take a deep breath and walk your legs down, using the ball for support against the wall, until your knees are at a 90-degree angle.
Step 3
Hold the position for 10 seconds, and then slowly straighten your legs, walking back up the wall to your starting position.
Step 4
Complete five to 10 reps per set for strengthened thighs.
All Muscles
Step 1
Use your Danskin exercise ball as a substitution for your regular office chair.
Step 2
Place the ball (65 to 75cm in diameter will work the best) in front of your desk, and sit on it with your back straight.
Step 3
Pull in your core to balance yourself, keep your posture perfect and your feet firmly planted on the floor to tighten all of the muscles in your body by actively sitting on the ball instead of an office chair.
Step 4
Sneak in mini-workouts when you can while at your desk. With a Danskin Core Ball as your office chair, you can walk down to do a set of crunches or place it against the wall to work your leg muscles any time you get a break.
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