benefits of fitness/exercise ball?

[dingdonglo]

does anyone know the benefits of fitness ball?
I heard some people say its good for core, some tv ads said it can reduce fat around stomach....
what does it do?

thx,......

[MrSinister]

only thing on this planet that can reduce fat around the stomach is lipposuction, or a good diet/cardio program.
The balls are good especially for beginners, they do help u with core strength. Doing something as simple as holding a dumbell over your head whilst sitting on one is helping your core, as to stay on the ball without falling over your abs and obliques have to straighten u up and balance you out, u can even do dumbell bench press off them.

[RipStone]

I think physo balls are great for anyone(not just begginers). Core stabilaztion is a great way to strenghten your abs IMO.