Benefits of an Exercise Ball at your desk instead of a chair

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scorpiorlr
scorpiorlr Posts: 341 Member
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So I am contemplating this move just because it may be one more added benefit. Is it or am I being silly? I figure it may help with the core and balance....maybe even tone a bit? I mean anything is better than the way I slouch in my chair at work all day? Without a back to rest I would imagine it helps me to sit up too? Even if I did it for a few hours a day right? Does any one do this or know of anyone who does? Just curious if spending the $20 for a large one is worth it?

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  • dhencel
    dhencel Posts: 244 Member
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    My hisband had back problems and his doctor told him to use a ball when sitting at his desk.. You are right.. It strengthens your core.. Besides, it can't hurt!!!!!
  • scorpiorlr
    scorpiorlr Posts: 341 Member
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    My hisband had back problems and his doctor told him to use a ball when sitting at his desk.. You are right.. It strengthens your core.. Besides, it can't hurt!!!!!

    Thanks for that tid bit. It's good to know I may actually have guessed right for once lol.
  • LadyBuell
    LadyBuell Posts: 164
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    I used to have one here at work. I loved it but HR made everyone who was using one get rid of them. I guess someone fell off theirs and got a boo-boo and filed work comp so now none of us can use them. I use it at home now.

    I'd say go for it.
  • Libby81
    Libby81 Posts: 734 Member
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    I'd love to do that, but I'm guessing our HR dept would have something to say too. As an added bonus it would stop me crossing my legs all day
  • Picola1984
    Picola1984 Posts: 1,133
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    Why not go the whole hog and get a space hopper

    Much more fun!
  • CrystalT
    CrystalT Posts: 862 Member
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    I used to have one here at work. I loved it but HR made everyone who was using one get rid of them. I guess someone fell off theirs and got a boo-boo and filed work comp so now none of us can use them. I use it at home now.

    I'd say go for it.

    I wonder what they will do if someone falls out of their chair next. I guess all of you will be standing? lol
  • Audddua
    Audddua Posts: 176 Member
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    I sit on one of those stability disk things (looks like a half flat ball). It definitely forces me to sit up a bit more but it's not going to roll away...

    Also when I'm sore from a serious core workout I can very easily just toss it aside and have a normal chair again.

    Downside is I've been asked more than once if it's a hemorrhoid cushion or some crap like that... eh I just laugh it off and explain what it's for and get an even bigger blank stare :ohwell:
  • aj_31
    aj_31 Posts: 999 Member
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    That was the trend in our office for awhile but they've all gone back to their chairs. I've thought about doing it myself.

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