In the late 90s to early 2000s, leisure centres and exercise videos everywhere were invaded by very large, bouncy balls. Nowadays, Swiss balls are dotted around nearly every gym in the world – usually gathering dust in the corner. Who knows, you might even own one. But these big, bouncy inflatables are far more than just a gimmick. Used right, they can be a genuinely useful training tool.
Initially used by physiotherapists for rehabilitation, they quickly became mainstream. Why? Because Swiss balls are an excellent tool for developing functional, ‘real-world’ strength.
With a machine, you can only move in one direction, therefore you tend to be limited to recruiting the main muscle groups. Swiss balls, on the other hand, enable you
