Sponsored Review
I’m glad that I’ve been given the opportunity to review PhysioRoom.com because I really like the site. To give you a brief background of the company, they first started in 2000 to provide information about sports injuries in a format that we can all understand. It wasn’t until 2003 that they opened an online shop selling a variety of products relating to fitness. One of them being Swiss Balls…
Swiss Balls
Just for Girls? When I used to go to a gym one of the most popular products was the Swiss Ball. If you’re a “macho” kind of a guy you might think that they’re just for girls; believe me, they’re not! My Mum’s personal trainer used to be a trainer in the Army said that they make you’re body work harder and really strengthen your core muscles (that’s the muscles in your stomach and back).
Prevent Back Pain – One of the main reasons you want strong core muscles is that it prevents injuries to your back. So many people suffer from back pain, whether it’s caused by lifting heavy objects or sitting in an office chair all day. My dad had to take a lot of time off work years ago through lifting heavy shopping bags out of the trolley and into the car. Remember, prevention is better than cure.
Flat Stomach – And for anyone who wants a flat stomach you really want to get one of these. I went to a 1-hour Swiss Ball class last year and it was probably the most gruelling exercise regime I’ve ever encountered. The following day carrying out simple tasks like opening the fridge door made my stomach muscles ache. Ouch!
If you’re looking for advice about sports injuries and want to buy products to help PhysioRoom.com is a website well worth checking out. They are based in the UK but they can ship worldwide. Here are some articles you may find interesting (all their articles are written by professionals):-
These things were marketed for woman but my good friend is a physical therapist and I know he uses these balls for all sorts of injuries and to help his patients build a stronger core like you stated. Not everything out there works but people need to at least try it before the knock it
You can also do so many exercised with Swiss Balls such as using dumbbells or just balancing on it. I’m wanting to write more about this topic soon.