[muglo] Exercise ball as computer chair

I was interested in Michael Stilwell's post about using an exercise 
ball as a computer chair, but am a bit confused about how it can be 
used as such.  I enquired at a couple of fitness stores.  The largest 
they sold was 75 cm, which they recommended for my height (5'6"). 
However, when I brought one home and sat on it, it wasn't big enough 
for me to use comfortably as a chair, so I returned it.  One store 
had a really huge one, but it was far too large to use as a chair.

Stilwell is suggesting a ball that is as tall as the back of one's 
knees, but I think any ball of that height wouldn't be high enough to 
be a chair.

So, could you pls advise?  Also, recommending a store that might sell 
such a ball?  Thanks.

At 7:17 AM -0500 8/11/04, Michael J Stilwell wrote:
>I have found the best chair is none at all.
>
>I and many others have switched to using the appropriate sized 
>exercise/ therapy ball, one that is as tall as the back of your 
>knees. Put as much or little air as you want.
>
>When sitting on it you are put into a natural pelvic tilt that 
>reduces/eliminates lumbar spine pressure. Also the micro-movements 
>on the slightly unstable surface improve
>circulation to your lower and actually whole body. This reduces 
>fatigue and improves concentration.
>
>The best part is that these balls are only a few $$ and you can 
>multi-task with them. There are a lot of very good exercises you can 
>do on and with them. This includes the subtle
>workout your abdominals get from sitting on them. You can find these 
>balls at several retailers now.
>
>Hope this helps?
>
>Besides, if you do not like it as a chair you have only invested a 
>few $$ and now have an exercise device in your home you may use, 
>either that or a really durable beach ball
>(most are rated to hold 700# (317 kg)
>
>
At 8:03 AM -0500 8/11/04, Michael J Stilwell wrote:
>I use my 65 cm ball daily at my desk and if my back is really 
>hurting at the kitchen table or
>reading.
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