An exercise ball can be added to your workout as part of your core training routine. Any type of move you perform with an exercise ball will work the muscles in the abdominals. Regular ab workouts can help you trim your waistline by increasing muscle tone. Keep in mind that along with exercise ball moves, you should have regular cardio workouts and follow a low-calorie diet if you want to burn fat and lose weight.
Half Crunch
A good beginner move for your fat busting core workout with a ball is a half crunch. Sit with your feet on the floor on top of the exercise ball and place your hands on your hips or across the chest. Lean your body backwards by flexing the hips. Lift your body up onto your toes as you move. Move back into a sitting position by contracting the abs and rocking back on the heels. Do two to three sets of six to eight reps.
Core Twists
A core twist with an exercise ball will not only work the core, but also the muscles in the upper and lower body. To begin, grip the ball in front of you with your legs shoulder width apart. Bend the knees slightly and contract the abs. Rotate your core to the left of your body while still holding the ball in front of you. Hold for three to five seconds before moving back to the center. Repeat the move for the right side as well. Aim for two to three sets of 10 reps.
Push-Ups
"Fitness" magazine recommends push-ups on a stability ball to work the muscles in the arms, shoulders, chest and abdominals. Start in the prone position with your abs centered on the ball. Walk your hands forward until you are resting your thighs on top of the exercise ball. Bend your elbows away from your body to lower the body toward the floor. Once your body is lowered, hold the contraction for at least three seconds. Straighten out the elbows to lift back up. Since this move can be difficult, aim to complete five reps at first before increasing rep count.
Bridges
A bridge performed with a stability ball can work the glutes, hips, back and ab muscles. Lie flat on your back with your lower legs positioned in front of you on top of an exercise ball. Contract your abs and glutes to lift your body off of the floor and into the air to create a bridge. Your core and legs should remain parallel while you are in the air. Hold the pose for five seconds before lowering to the floor in a slow and controlled manner. Repeat 10 times.
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