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Exercise ball

Cyndi1
Cyndi1 Posts: 484 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Do sitting on the exercise ball for 1 hour cout for calories or is strenght building? I have been sitting on it everytime I sit in front of the TV so I can work my core and balance.

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  • Cyndi1
    Cyndi1 Posts: 484 Member
    Do sitting on the exercise ball for 1 hour cout for calories or is strenght building? I have been sitting on it everytime I sit in front of the TV so I can work my core and balance.
  • tdenotter
    tdenotter Posts: 40 Member
    :bigsmile: I would think that it does because it strengthens you core and back muscles.
  • cavanar2
    cavanar2 Posts: 46
    I wouldn't think it would effect your calories at all. It's more like light strength training. But I don't know for sure...
  • Lizjkp
    Lizjkp Posts: 278
    LOL just sitting on it????:laugh: thought you had to do excercises :devil: excuse me just saw the funny side of your post.
    My son has just given me an excercise ball but no instructions?:noway: , I was hoping to do some stomach crunches but will have to sit :blushing: on it while I float around MFP, sorry .


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  • Cyndi1
    Cyndi1 Posts: 484 Member
    It does work...If you keep your shoudlers back and sit up right you will feel in your abs and your back, you have to do for 30-60 mins. I don't have any exercise technique instructions either, I am sure there must be some on-line.
  • oomalmal
    oomalmal Posts: 219 Member
    I sit on mine and bounce. Then add arm work like up and down in and out and it really get my heart pumping in a 30 minute program. I don't count those calories though, I just know I have a little cushion.
  • heal4444
    heal4444 Posts: 709
    Not sure but it's sure is good for the core. I love my exercise ball and use it with Core Secrets DVD's. They're the best!!! :happy: I sometimes, even sit on it while I"m blow drying my hair. Anything, to build a strong posture is good. :happy:
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