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TOPIC: Anyone replace their chair with an exercise ball? |
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Joined 2011-03-29 Posts: 180 |
July 30, 2012 21:51
Inspired by Dwight ;), I'm considering buying an exercise ball and using it as a chair at my desk (not really replacing my chair because I still like to watch shows and movies on my computer). I was wondering whether anyone's done this and what you thought about it.
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Joined 2012-07-29 Posts: 44 |
July 30, 2012 22:23
Mine burst because I kept bouncing on it...
  
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Joined 2011-06-25 Posts: 193 |
July 30, 2012 22:26
Hmm, I'm trying it right now & my back feels better already!
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Joined 2012-07-19 Posts: 35 |
July 30, 2012 22:27
I really want to do this at work. Except I'm the first person people see when they come into the office......I don't know how professional it would be.
I'd definitely do it at home, except my 4 year old would want to play with it. :) |
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Joined 2012-01-23 Posts: 184 |
July 31, 2012 01:22
Our cat jumped on to ours. Pfffffffffffttttt
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Joined 2012-01-23 Posts: 184 |
July 31, 2012 01:24
QUOTE: I really want to do this at work. Except I'm the first person people see when they come into the office......I don't know how professional it would be. I can see me now..... I lean back in my chair during a telephone conversation and up recumbent on the floor. |
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Joined 2012-01-07 Posts: 85 |
July 31, 2012 01:29
I have changed mine for an exercise ball. It is the most comfortable seat I have ever sat on!
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Joined 2012-07-08 Posts: 80 |
July 31, 2012 01:46
It's apparently good for your core. Because of the instability, you are constantly moving to maintain a stable posture which gives your core a good work out.
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Joined 2012-02-12 Posts: 178 |
July 31, 2012 02:14
Sounds like a great idea. I should get one !
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Joined 2011-09-18 Posts: 47 |
July 31, 2012 02:19
QUOTE: Mine burst because I kept bouncing on it...
Seriously??
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Joined 2012-07-25 Posts: 86 |
July 31, 2012 02:20
ooh I could do this..wonder where my exercise ball is hiding :)
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Joined 2012-03-25 Posts: 101 |
July 31, 2012 02:22
I had one towards the end of my pregnancy lol ... it was fantastic for posture, so I guess good for your core yes, but it did make my hips ache as it's supposed to 'open them up' due to the way you sit.
So I really couldn't sit on it for long periods of time. Did consider getting it out after looking at this thread, but I think I bounced on it so much to try and enduce labour that the memories would be too much haha! |
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Joined 2011-02-07 Posts: 760 |
July 31, 2012 02:23
I loved this when i was pregnant, haven't tried it since though! And i don't know why not, because it was so comfortable!
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Joined 2011-11-11 Posts: 249 |
July 31, 2012 02:25
My chiro once made me do this. It's good but you have to be careful. If you start slouching switch to a chair immediately.
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Joined 2011-04-18 Posts: 374 |
July 31, 2012 02:27
I did it for a while - kind of easing into it (first for an hour, then 2, etc. up to 4 hours). it really builds your abdominal muscles, etc. Why did I stop? Hmmmmm. Must get back to it!!!
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Joined 2012-07-23 Posts: 1 |
July 31, 2012 02:30
Do it, it's a great idea and keeps you more alert.
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Joined 2012-04-21 Posts: 348 |
July 31, 2012 02:34
It used to be all the rage a few years back, but lately the "cons" seem to outweigh the "pros": http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/21/health/21really.html?_r=1&ref=health (see study linked to from the article), http://www.hawaiiarmyweekly.com/2012/06/22/new-research-cautions-using-exercise-balls-as-chairs/
I think it makes sense, what they caution here. An exercise ball should probably just be used for what it is intended. It's not meant for prolonged use, over the day. Stick with an ergonomically designed chair suited for prolonged sitting, and throw in a few extra stability exercises (whether on a ball or not) when you do your actual workouts. 
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