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

    Posts: 245 Member
    edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
    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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    • Posts: 244 Member
      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!!!!!
    • Posts: 245 Member
      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.
    • Posts: 164
      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.
    • Posts: 734 Member
      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
    • Posts: 1,133
      Why not go the whole hog and get a space hopper

      Much more fun!
    • Posts: 862 Member
      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
    • Posts: 176 Member
      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:
    • Posts: 994 Member
      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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