Weighted Exercise Balls

Using an Exercise Ball as your Office Chair

If you spend long hours in the office, and if you work out constantly at your desk and before your computer, then you might find that your back aches more often than usual. This may be due to the varying wrong positions that you put your body through as you churn out your reports and articles. You might also find that you are gaining weight in the most unlikely, and certainly unsightly areas, including your hips, legs, and buttocks.

You can avoid all these inconveniences by making use of an exercise ball chair. By turning your ordinary exercise ball into office equipment, you can flex your muscles, strengthen your core, and even conduct a mini-workout as you go through the daily grind. With proper use, an exercise ball chair can help you lose weight without you having to go to the gym and enroll in exercise programs that demand exorbitant joining fees. Along with a balanced diet and a good amount of relaxation, your exercise ball chair can even help you increase your resistance.

Before getting an exercise ball chair, however, you need to buy one that correctly conforms to your body size and proportions. Your thighs should be sloping slightly downwards, and should not be at a perpendicular angle to the ball. The lower slope of your thighs eases the burden on your lower back, and keeps you from straining your spine unnecessarily. The exercise ball chair, however, should not be too tall, so that you end up looking like you are leaning on your desk to keep from diving forward.

If you start using the exercise ball chair, you might find it uncomfortable to sit in for long hours at a time. Start with about an hour or less, then sit on it for longer hours as the days go by. You can also exercise on it during downtime, say when your computer is saving an especially large file, or if you have to scan your hard drives for viruses or damage. With more practice, you can make your exercise ball chair your partner in fitness.

If you are interested in purchasing one, consult with your local gym trainers and fitness centers on the feasibility of actually sitting on one for long hours each day. You may also need to pay your orthopedist or chiropractor a visit, so that you can check if your back muscles and bones are ready for using such a ball. Your hours on the exercise ball should count toward making your body better, not turning your nerves into a frazzled mass.

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Rejuvenation Complete Support & Stability Balls $39.99 The Complete Support & Stability exercise ball is designed to provide a comfortable, supportive and stationary surface for you to exercise. The professional level burst resistant exercise ball is a versatile tool that allows you to exercise and stretch your entire body while engaging stabilizer muscles that often go unused. This fosters improved functional strength, balance and flexibility of your body which can aid in preventing injury and increasing energy. The weighted filler keeps the ball in place; it will not roll around the gym or at home.Latex Free and 6P Phthalate Free Includes: Professional Burst Resistant Exercise Ball Instruction Chart Diet & Fitness , Yoga & Pilates , Exercise Balls , Stability Balls

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Thera-Band Air Pump for Exercise Balls $35.99 Features of the Thera-Band Air Pump for Exercise Balls: Lightweight and durable. Convenient-sized pump is designed for use with Thera-Band exercise balls. Double-action pump allows for faster inflation.

Weighted Hula Hoop $22.04 This J Fit 3 lb. Weighted Hoola Hoop is weighted with a thin metal rod, covered by a soft sponge like material. Easy to use and a fun workout alternative! Exercise and connect with your inner child.

Magnetic Massage Exercise Balls $41.56 By simply holding and rotating these high energy Bio-star Balls, the hands and fingers are stimulated and energized, therefore improving the overall health and vitality of the body as well as dexterity and intelligence. Acupressure massage and magnetic therapy have been used for thousands of years for healingPractitioners of these traditions are also familiar with many acupoints and energy pathways found in the fingers, hands and bodyDimensions: 15 mm in diameter x 5 mm thickGauss strength: 1000Simply hold and rotate these high energy Bio-star BallsHands and fingers are stimulated and energizedImprove overall health and vitality of the body as well as dexterity and intelligenceThe content on this site is not intended to substitute for the advice of a qualified physician, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. The products may have additional information and instructions on or inside the packaging that you should carefully read and follow. Contact your health-care provider immediately if you suspect that you have a medical problem. This product may not have been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.Due to the personal nature of this product we do not accept returns.

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Champion Weighted Jump Rope $24.04 The Champion Weighted Jump Rope is durable with padded, swivel handles that allow the rope to spin faster. This reduces stress on wrists, elbows and shoulders. Its great for cardiovascular training and any exercise or fitness routine!

Women with Balls: Using Your Exercise Ball $15.37 Exercise balls have become one of the most efficient ways of exercising. There are many benefits to using these balls, from improving your posture and stability to reducing your back pains. This book will help you decide which kind of ball is appropriate for your height. Women With Balls also includes information on the following: Medicine Balls, Mini Xerballs, Warm-ups, The Core, Cool Down, Stability Ball Strengthening, Special Considerations, and Where to Purchase Equipment.

Cando RolUp exercise bar for band and tubing, weighted 5lb $55.77 Cando RolUp exercise bar for band and tubing, weighted 5lb The easy-to-grip bar can be used to perform both upper and lower body exercises. Resistance can be increased by rotating the bar (windingup the tubing) to shorten the length of the exercise band or tubing and create more tension. The Rolup bar comes standard with an 8 foot strip of medium-weight green Cando resistive exercise tubing and 2 tube klips. The bar is available in weights ranging from 1 lb. to 25 lbs. Product photo may not exactly match the product offered for sale. Please refer to the product description.

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Cando RolUp exercise bar for band and tubing, weighted 10lb $59.84 Cando RolUp exercise bar for band and tubing, weighted 10lb The easy-to-grip bar can be used to perform both upper and lower body exercises. Resistance can be increased by rotating the bar (windingup the tubing) to shorten the length of the exercise band or tubing and create more tension. The Rolup bar comes standard with an 8 foot strip of medium-weight green Cando resistive exercise tubing and 2 tube klips. The bar is available in weights ranging from 1 lb. to 25 lbs. Product photo may not exactly match the product offered for sale. Please refer to the product description.

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Cando RolUp exercise bar for band and tubing, weighted 20lb $76.12 Cando RolUp exercise bar for band and tubing, weighted 20lb The easy-to-grip bar can be used to perform both upper and lower body exercises. Resistance can be increased by rotating the bar (windingup the tubing) to shorten the length of the exercise band or tubing and create more tension. The Rolup bar comes standard with an 8 foot strip of medium-weight green Cando resistive exercise tubing and 2 tube klips. The bar is available in weights ranging from 1 lb. to 25 lbs. Product photo may not exactly match the product offered for sale. Please refer to the product description.

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Cannonball Weighted Softball Training Ball - Red - Softball Training Balls $24.99 For building strength in throwing arms and/or warming up before games. Rubber weight ball. Weighs oz.Softball Training Balls - Red - Softball Training Balls

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