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Why Is It Swiss?

The exercise ball was originally used for physical therapy. Swiss physical therapists started using it to train balance and reflexes in 1965. It quickly spread to other places and other therapy situations, where it was called the Swiss ball. Because of its versatility and low price, the ball soon moved into the fitness area, where it was called an exercise ball or fitness ball, among other names. But it remains an invaluable physical therapy tool.
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Don’t Miss The Swiss (Ball) For Total Body Conditioning

The term Swiss ball is another name for a fitness ball, exercise ball, stability ball, or physio ball. No matter what name you give them, these large inflatable balls shouldn’t be ignored. Almost any upper or lower body exercise has a variation than can be done as exercises on a Swiss ball.

Here’s how to do one upper body exercise—the triceps dip—on a Swiss ball:

-Start by squatting with your feet flat on the floor and the ball behind you.

-Place your hands on the ball, fingers pointing at your back.

-Balancing your weight between your hands and feet, lower your hips towards the floor, stopping when your upper arms are parallel to the floor.

-Push back up to the starting position.

-Repeat 10 times.

Also keep in mind that upper body exercises using light dumbbells can be done as Swiss ball activities—sitting on a ball instead of a weight bench adds a core training dimension to the workout.
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Swiss balls are great tools for physical therapy, exercise and everyday activities.

Swiss balls, also known as exercise balls, gym balls, sports balls, therapy balls or body balls are elastic rubber balls usually 22 to 34 inches in diameter. Swiss balls provide a comfortable yet unstable surface that encourages the user to engage his or her proprioceptive organs, balance, and core muscles during activities involving the Swiss Ball.
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Perform free weight exercises on a Swiss ball for a more challenging, deeper work-out.

Many free weight exercises, particularly those that work your upper body, can be performed while sitting or lying on a Swiss ball. The instability created by the Swiss ball makes the exercises more difficult, thus also exercising the deep torso muscles that are important for maintaining a good posture.
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Sitting on an Exercise Ball

Sitting on an exercise ball creates the opportunity for “active sitting.” Active sitting will occur naturally as you subconsciously adjust your core muscles to find and maintain the best possible position for your body. Using a Swiss ball as a chair, therefore, will strengthen the core muscles, improve posture, and increase resistance to injury and repetitive strain.
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Why Is It Swiss?

Fitter1 Tip: If you want to learn more about training with a Swiss ball, there are many books and videos that will advance your knowledge and improve your workout. You can purchase Swiss balls online and get exercise suggestions and training guides to use with your Swiss ball.
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Sitting on an Exercise Ball

Fitter1 Tip: Effectively practice active sitting with little effort! Sit on a exercise ball instead of a chair to work your core while you’re at work or watching TV.
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Perform free weight exercises on a Swiss ball for a more challenging, deeper work-out.

Fitter1 Tip: Many free weight exercises, particularly those that work your upper body, can be performed while sitting or lying on a Swiss ball.
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