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PRONUNCIATION OF SWISS BALL

Swiss ball play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SWISS BALL

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Swiss ball is a noun.
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WHAT DOES SWISS BALL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Swiss ball

Exercise ball

An exercise ball is a ball constructed of soft elastic with a diameter of approximately 35 to 85 centimeters and filled with air. The air pressure is changed by removing a valve stem and either filling with air or letting the ball deflate. It is most often used in physical therapy, athletic training and exercise. It can also be used for weight training. The ball, while often referred to as a Swiss ball, is also known by a number of different names, including balance ball, birth ball, body ball, ball, fitness ball, gym ball, gymnastic ball, physioball, pilates ball, Pezzi ball, sports ball, stability ball, Swedish ball, therapy ball, or yoga ball.

Definition of Swiss ball in the English dictionary

The definition of Swiss ball in the dictionary is a very large inflatable ball made of strong elastic rubber, used for physical exercise and in physiotherapy.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SWISS BALL

Swiss
Swiss Army knife
Swiss chard
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese plant
Swiss franc
Swiss Guard
swiss muslin
Swiss pine
Swiss Re Tower
swiss roll
Swiss steak
Swiss stone pine
Swiss tournament
Swiss-French
Swiss-German
swissing
Swit.

WORDS THAT END LIKE SWISS BALL

ball
beach ball
billiard ball
bonus ball
costume ball
crystal ball
cue ball
dead ball
debutante ball
eight ball
golf ball
jump ball
masked ball
medicine ball
on the ball
play ball
punching ball
stress ball
tea ball
tennis ball
wrecking ball

Synonyms and antonyms of Swiss ball in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Swiss ball» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SWISS BALL

Find out the translation of Swiss ball to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Swiss ball from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Swiss ball» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

瑞士球
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pelota suiza
570 millions of speakers

English

Swiss ball
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्विस गेंद
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الكرة السويسرية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Швейцарский мяч
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

bola suíça
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সুইস বল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ballon suisse
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bola Switzerland
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Swiss Ball
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

スイスボール
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

스위스 공
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Swiss bal
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bóng Thụy Sĩ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சுவிஸ் பந்து
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्विस बॉल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

İsviçre topu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

palla svizzera
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

swiss ball
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Швейцарський м´яч
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

minge elvețian
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ελβετική μπάλα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Switserse bal
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

schweizisk boll
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

swiss ball
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Swiss ball

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SWISS BALL»

The term «Swiss ball» is quite widely used and occupies the 46.728 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SWISS BALL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Swiss ball

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SWISS BALL»

Discover the use of Swiss ball in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Swiss ball and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Swiss Ball: For Strength, Tone, and Posture
With more than 300 color photos, "Swiss Ball" shows how to choose the right ball, perform gentle warm ups, and do exercises for each area of the body. Includes cardiovascular routines. Full color.
Maureen Flett, 2003
2
The Swiss Ball: Theory, Basic Exercises and Clinical Application
This is the first book which focuses on the Swiss Ball and its wide range of clinical applications.
Beate Carrière, 1997
3
Hardcore Circuit Training for Men: Swiss Ball Workout
It is ideal for improving your core strength and balance. The exercises in this book will give you the motivation you need to get super fit, and the expertise required to dramatically improve your muscular strength and aerobic fitness.
Jim McHale, Chohwora Udu, 2011
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Swiss ball for total fitness: a step-by-step guide, improve ...
Because it's so effective and easy to use even at home, the Swiss ball has rapidly become a important part of a total fitness regime--especially in tandem with free weights and a medicine ball.
James Milligan, 2005
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Swiss Ball Core Workout
Two inspired ideas join forces: the Swiss exercise ball and the concept of a workout for all the muscles of the body core.
Declan Condron, 2007
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Kids on the Ball: Using Swiss Balls in a Complete Fitness ...
The book presents 23 complete lesson plans and 118 activities that have been successfully used by teachers in physical education classes. Virtually all of these activities can be used in inclusive settings.
Anne Spalding, 1999
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Core Workout: A Definitive Guide to Swiss Ball Training for ...
Core Workout is an expert guide to Swiss Ball training for core stability. It is used by top athletes and fitness professionals across a wide range of sports. Swiss Ball training can enhance essential stability and control for your sport.
Joanne Elphinston, Paul Pook, 2010
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Strength Ball Training: 69 Exercises Using Swiss Balls and ...
Provides advice on how to combine Swiss ball and medicine ball exercises to develop greater strength and stability and enhance sport performance.
Lorne Goldenberg, Peter Twist, 2002
9
Swiss-Ball & Proprioception & Core Strength & Dynamic ...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Swiss ball training on (1) knee joint reposition sense (knee proprioception), (2) core muscle strength and(3) dynamic balance in sedentary collegiate students.
Mutlu Cug, 2012
10
Pilates on the Ball: The World's Most Popular Workout Using ...
Ed McNeely, the man who created the fitness regime for the Canadian gold- medal-winning Olympic rowing team, told the Toronto Globe and Mail newspaper that the exercise ball, sometimes called the Swiss ball, was his workout of choice.
Colleen Craig, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SWISS BALL»

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Master This Move: Swiss Ball Pushup
Not only will you reap the benefits of a regular pushup, but “the stability ball is an unstable surface that forces you to engage your core,” says David Kirsch, ... «Shape Magazine, May 15»
2
Master This Move: Swiss Ball Pike
“The Swiss ball is such a great tool because it forces you to recruit more muscles in order to stabilize yourself,” says David Kirsch, celebrity trainer and wellness ... «Shape Magazine, May 15»
3
The Best Swiss Ball Ab Workout
The Swiss ball gives some distinct advantages over other pieces of equipment or bodyweight alone. It can extend the range of motion on the crunch, activating ... «Men's Fitness, Jul 14»
4
Single-leg Swiss Ball Hip Raise and Leg Curl
The single-leg Swiss ball hip raise and leg curl builds strength in the hamstrings and glutes. Performing the exercise on a Swiss ball greatly increases the ... «Shape Magazine, Jan 14»
5
Swiss Ball Rollout
The Swiss ball rollout increases strength and stability throughout the core. This exercise also improves strength and mobility in the shoulders and triceps. «Shape Magazine, Jan 14»
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Swiss Ball T Raise
The Swiss ball T raise is a functional exercise that increases flexibility and mobility throughout the shoulder complex, while helping to create stability throughout ... «Shape Magazine, Jan 14»
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Swiss Ball Hip Crossover
The Swiss ball hip crossover increases rotational strength of the midsection. The exercise targets the core, hips, and lower back while also improving balance ... «Shape Magazine, Jan 14»
8
Weighted Swiss Ball Crunch
Lie back on a Swiss ball with knees bent at a 90-degree angle and feet on the floor about shoulder-width apart. The ball should be under your hips and lower ... «Shape Magazine, Jan 14»
9
Swiss Ball Pike
The Swiss ball pike builds strength and stability in the upper body and core with an emphasis on the shoulders. This exercise also improves balance and ... «Shape Magazine, Jan 14»
10
Swiss Ball Reverse Crunch
The Swiss ball reverse crunch builds strength in the core, particularly through the lower abs. Performing the exercise with a Swiss ball is more difficult than a ... «Shape Magazine, Jan 14»

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