Stability Balls

[BabyCurls]

<font color="purple">I went to Wal-Mart today and bought me a Stability Ball for my workouts. I've heard they used it in fitness centers for lots of exercises to be achieved with it. Does anyone have one of these balls to do the workouts at home or ever tried it in the gym? </font>

[DeQuendre]

Yes, I have a couple. They are great, but it took me a little long to get the hang of some of the movement. By making you work to stabilize your body on something that can wobble, it makes the workout so much tougher. I love inverted pikes, push-ups, and abs on the ball. It's amazing how these 2 1/2 lb things that look like toys can make you heave till you think a lung will collapse http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[KinksnCurlz]

stability balls u say... http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forums/images/graemlins/scratchchin.gif

[ccd]

This is a great site that gives exercises to do on the ball (exercise ball on this site)....
www.sissel-online.com (http://www.sissel-online.com)

[babydoll]

i have one it is great to use to sit on the computer with

[KinksnCurlz]

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[GodMadeMePretty]

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babydoll said:
i have one it is great to use to sit on the computer with

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Oh, yes. Gives you a mini-workout without even trying. My ball gets rolled all around the house sometimes with me bouncing on it.

[BabyCurls]

<font color="purple">I went on their website yesterday and they had great info on the different exercises that can be done on the stablility balls. I have a question, though. I bought a 65cm stability ball Friday. When I took a test drive on it Saturday, I sat on the ball and it's puting a lot of stress on both of my knees. I'm only 5'3" and overweight. On my next ball purchase, should I go down one size, i.e. 55cm, or purchase a 75cm for people with bigger stature? Toodles. </font>

[BabyCurls]

<font color="purple">What's so funny? I think you're killing me! A stability ball, in case if you're wondering, is a big ball that's used in fitness institutions for different types of exercises that stabalizes the spine and the core muscles. This takes the place of getting on the floor and doing crunches, pushups, etc. It's like bringing back your childhood memories playing ball again. This a fun way to get in shape. All right. I'll laugh right along with ya. http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forums/images/graemlins/lachen70.gif http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forums/images/graemlins/lachen70.gif http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forums/images/graemlins/lachen70.gif http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forums/images/graemlins/lachen70.gif http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forums/images/graemlins/lachen70.gif http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forums/images/graemlins/lachen70.gif http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forums/images/graemlins/lachen70.gif </font>

[KinksnCurlz]

I didnt mean anything by it (btw, i know what a stability ball is), i was just picturing someone bouncing up and down on it while surfing the net.

[ccd]

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BabyCurls said:
<font color="purple">I went on their website yesterday and they had great info on the different exercises that can be done on the stablility balls. I have a question, though. I bought a 65cm stability ball Friday. When I took a test drive on it Saturday, I sat on the ball and it's puting a lot of stress on both of my knees. I'm only 5'3" and overweight. On my next ball purchase, should I go down one size, i.e. 55cm, or purchase a 75cm for people with bigger stature? Toodles. </font>

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I'm not too sure about that but I thought there was a height range for each ball...I'm thinking you should get the smaller one but I would check first before purchasing a new one.... here check this out
http://www.gymball.com/pricelist.html

[Tracy]

I use one. They have tapes in the bookstore (Barnes and Noble) that take you through a "balance ball" workout. I find it's KILLER on the abs and back... http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Tracy]

You have to be careful changing the size because for the most part, the workout's benefit is in the placement - which the size of the ball contributes to.

The balls hold up to 300lbs of weight most of the time so you may just want to fill yours a bit more so it's firm enough. What were you trying to do that made your knees hurt, Babycurls?

If it was just sitting, it sounds like you don't trust the ball and you are placing strain on your knees fearing that it won't hold you up (so you are doing things unconsoiusly with your body to "lessen" the weight that the ball carries. Check the stats on yours, make sure it's designed to carry your weight, and then trust the ball. http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif If it's made to carry your height and weight, and it bursts, return it. But it probably won't. It's mental.

[Tracy]

You have to be careful changing the size because for the most part, the workout's benefit is in the placement - which the size of the ball contributes to.

The balls hold up to 300lbs of weight most of the time so you may just want to fill yours a bit more so it's firm enough. What were you trying to do that made your knees hurt, Babycurls?

If it was just sitting, it sounds like you don't trust the ball and you are placing strain on your knees fearing that it won't hold you up (so you are doing things unconsciously with your body to "lessen" the weight that the ball carries). Check the stats on yours, make sure it's designed to carry your weight, and then trust the ball. http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif If it's made to carry your height and weight, and it bursts, return it. But it probably won't. It's mental.

[Miosy]

We use stability balls in our gym for abs and thigh work out. For the thighs you put the ball in between and squeeze it over and over again. For abs you can hold the ball rather then the back of your neck and do crunches with it. I find it helpful because it helps me keep the correct posture for crunches and focuses more on my abs. You can also put it under your feet while doing crunches and do reverse crunches using both your legs and upper body which are also good http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[babydoll]

you don't bounce on it while u r on ur computer u just sit on it it keeps your ab muscles tight because u try to sit up straight

[KinksnCurlz]

I know sweetie, i was just picturing it, hence the image made me laugh.

[Lisa]

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Tracy said:
I use one. They have tapes in the bookstore (Barnes and Noble) that take you through a "balance ball" workout. I find it's KILLER on the abs and back... http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

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I found the tapes at Shopko and I love them. I can do 30 min and I really feel it the next day.