Last month after sharing with you some very challenging exercise on the suspension straps, I promised to provide you with some new movements for core that you can do on the Swiss Ball.
Actually, as I'm sure you already know, getting results and providing an effective workout for my clients is all about understanding progressions. Meaning understanding how to go from simple to complex with any given movement/exercise. Unfortunately most people go for the most "interesting"-- usually meaning the more difficult progression of an exercise. Probably because it looks so impressive to observe. However you have to understand that it is probably being done by someone who has already put in the time doing the previous progressions.
Not following the order of easy to difficult is a good way to get injured.
In regards to the core, start off doing your movements from the ground (obviously a very stable surface). Then proceed to a more challenging version of the exercise by moving to the Swiss Ball (which provides some instability and increased challenge), then consider using the suspension straps after mastering the previous movements. That way you don't risk injury and can be sure you will keep making progress as well as keeping your routine interesting.
So by example, this is what a good challenging progression would look like (in the second video I show you all 3 options):
Now it's important for you to understand that there are literally hundreds if not thousands of progressions that could be followed. This is just an example of one way to do it (from the ground, to the Swiss ball, to the wheel, and then of course the suspension straps). The key is to not allow your ego to get ahead of your skills -- that's a recipe for injury.
Bottom line is to keep moving forward challenging yourself with different movements and types of equipment so that you can keep motivated and making progress.
Be sure to check back in with me next week for another new movement for core using the Swiss Ball.