Exercise Wheel: How to Use Effectively

Having and maintaining a healthy core is important. Over time we lose good posture due to the daily demands of a life spent mostly in the seated position. One of the best ways to prevent a decline in overall fitness is to build a strong core. This can be accomplished in a variety of ways with the use of simple exercise tools such as the exercise wheel, or “ab wheel.”

The ab wheel has long been a staple for anyone looking to increase strength or change their shape. In a 2006 study, 21 healthy adults were asked to do a series of core exercises while connected to a device that measures the strength of a muscle contraction. Scientists tested several different exercises to find out which worked the best. The ab wheel roll out was listed among the highest performers.

Listed below are a few of the most effective exercises to do on the ab wheel. Some of these provide a slight twist from the typical for added flare. These can be used with the ab wheel to strengthen and tone up the muscles of your core.