[muglo] Exercise ball as computer chair
- From: Leith Peterson <lpeterso@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: MUGLO <muglo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2004 16:16:49 -0400
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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