Crush Your Core With This Balance Ball Workout

For each exercise, do as many as you can for 30 seconds each. When you’re finished, say, “Thank you, core!” Then collapse.

Core Workout

Pike on the ball

Roll out into a push up position with the tops of your feet on the balance ball. To modify, roll out to the tops of your thighs or shins. Roll the ball in, bending the knees to crunch. Roll the ball out to the starting position.

Plank on ball

With your hands on the ball, roll out into a push position. Hold this position for 30 seconds.

Russian twists with ball
Sit on the floor, lean back and balance on your sit bones, knees bent in a 90 degree angle and parallel to the floor. With the ball in your hands, twist from one side to the other, touching the ball to the floor. Alternate sides for 30 seconds.

Ball V-Up Pass

Lie flat on the floor, arms overhead, legs flat, with the ball in your hands. Bring the ball and your legs together to meet in the middle. Exchange the ball from your hands and place it between your feet. This is one rep. Continue the exchange for 30 seconds.

Elbow Circles

Roll out into a push up position, with your elbows on the top of the balance ball. While in a plank position, roll the elbows clockwise, slowly for 15 seconds. Roll counterclockwise for another 15 seconds.

Plank Roll Out

Roll out into a push up position, with your elbows on the top of the balance ball. Roll the ball back in. This is one rep. Continue for 30 seconds.