[mkat321]

I would suggest expanding your available options with a set of resistance bands and perhaps a stability ball.

would the bands that come with the stability ball {such as these http://carnegie-fitness.com/eng/prod...?id=2117090840 } be appropriate?

[nelie]

Hmm, I'd suggest getting bands that don't need to be attached to a ball. I bought a set of 3 bands at Target for $15?

[mkat321]

My bands went to the deployment immersion training with my better half, so I'll have to get new bands. I was just curious if it's worth spending the extra $5 on the ball that comes with a band set for ball exercises over just a regular ball

[Depalma]

Bands not attached to the ball would be preferable as you want to be able to choose your attachment point. Most bands will come with an attachment that allows you to slip it into a door, close the door, and you have easy attachment points at all heights which allows you a wide variety of exercises. Or you can use slip them under or around tables, benches, poles, or other heavy or fixed items to choose your attachment. The ball pretty much limits you.