If you need or want to get rid of belly fat, you should develop an exercise ball ab workouts routine. Exercise balls come in a variety of sizes so make sure you pick the one that best fits your body type. Exercise balls are ideal for physical therapy, yoga, Pilates and general core strength training.

The ab exercise equipment ball is more effective in burning belly fat than traditional crunches that are performed on the floor because the legs are involved in floor crunches where using the exercise ball the abs are doing most of the work. Using an exercise ball in your abs workout routine will also challenge your balance, stability and overall coordination making this type of exercise a good multi-purpose workout. When you first learn how to use the exercise ball, hold onto a wall or prop the ball against something sturdy for added stability.

One of the most common exercise ball ab workouts is the ab roll. To perform this exercise, place your hands on the ball in front of you. Then pulling your belly button towards your spine and tightening your stomach, slowly roll forward, rolling the ball out as far as you can without straining or arching your back. Push your elbows into the ball and squeeze your abs to pull your body back to the starting position. This exercise ball ab workout should be performed twelve to sixteen times during your workout session.