If you want to use your stability ball in a whole new way, check out Drums Alive. It combines traditional aerobic movements with the powerful rhythms of drums. It is an aerobic workout that allegedly burns at least 150 calories in 20 minutes, while toning the whole body. It is also supposed to ease stress and exercise the mind as well as the body. More adventurous claims from proponents in the States describe it as an "unimaginable fitness ride" and invite you to "break the rules, open the door and enter a new dimension in fitness." But we wouldn't go that far. The focus is to improve lives physically and psychologically through a unique sensory-motor drumming program involving drum sticks, an exercise ball, and music.

Developed in Germany by Carrie Ekins, Drums Alive is a movement and sensory-motor program that will work for all kinds of people.Drums Alive has five classes to meet the needs of different participants.The intensity of your workout depends on several factors, including your current fitness level, the effort you put into the workout and the Drums Alive program you choose.

All you need is a stability ball, something to hold the ball in place (a bucket or step risers) and drumsticks. You can work out at home to the Drums Alive DVD available online at http://www.drumsalive.de. To see video, go to www.youtube.com and search for Drums Alive.

Source: drumsalive.de