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    Archive March 2007

    work your fitness

    by fitgurl (03/01/2007 - 23:42)

    Seriously? Seriously!

    This is a BalanceBall Chair by Gaiam.

    The cost is around $100.

    Is it beneficial? Sure

    Is it going to fly at your office? well... maybe.

    This chair allows you to work your core while providing spinal alignment . The trick is to not lean back on the chair's back - that would negate the core work if you place your weight on the back of the chair.

    Some testimonials I read regarding the product state that it allows you to keep your posture in check and you are not so sluggish and sleepy after 8 hours of work. So who knows. I want to try it, though!!

    The chair also comes with exercises you can perform. Here is one of the stretches:

    Fig. 1
    • Begin by sitting sideways on lower edge of chair.
    • Place hands on ball and support bar for stability.

    Fig. 2

    • Lie back over ball, reaching hands and legs out.
    • Keep hands and legs at shoulder-width for stability, feet flat on floor.
    • Be sure hips are positioned directly on top of ball. The hips are the centerline of the body for this stretch.
    • Breathe deeply, letting torso and legs fall freely from hips and waist.
    • Keep shoulders and neck relaxed, reaching long through hands.
    • Close your eyes; breathe deeply for a few minutes.
    • When ready, slowly pull yourself up to a seated position, resting for a moment before standing up.

    Archive March 2007