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yeah, me too. but swiss balls can be really effective at improving core strength and stability, if used properly.
mikec: swimming requires good core strength (for correct body positioning in the water and to provide a powerful kick), and will probably improve yours if you focus on it. whether it's "enough" on its own, i'm not sure. one of my best mates was a top national-level underage swimmer in australia (he was in the same squad as [ame="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Welsh"]Matt Welsh[/ame] around the Sydney olympics) and i know that they did a fuckton of extra core strength stuff out of the pool. so umm... yes and no? if you add some core exercise you will probably find your swimming and cycling improve (more power, efficiency, better technique, endurance all rely on core strength)