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A fitness ball is versatile, but it's not one-size-fits-all. See your options.
You can do many exercises with a fitness ball. See the squat and reach.
You can do many core exercises with a fitness ball. See the bridge.
You can do many core exercises with a fitness ball. See a side exercise.
You can do many core exercises with a fitness ball. See the reverse crunch.
Fitness balls come in various sizes. For most exercises, you'll want a ball that allows your knees to be at a right angle when you sit on the ball with your feet on the floor. The firmer the ball, the more difficult the exercise will be. So if you're just starting out, you might want to slightly deflate the ball. You can add more air as you gain strength and confidence.
Comfortable with the fitness ball bridge? See how to add a heel dig.
You can do many core exercises with a fitness ball. See the abdominal crunch.
You can do many core exercises with a fitness ball. See the plank.
You can do many exercises with a fitness ball. See the abdominal ball raise.