question

[panda]

I have a balance ball in storage. It's in storage because I don't really have room for it when it's inflated. But if I were to actually use it on a regular basis, I would deal with finding room.

So! Tell me cool things you can do with a balance ball. Do you have any favorite websites with balance ball exercise resources? Is it worth dragging out my balance ball and making space?

Comments

[rydra_wong]

What she said. Also:

*Try using it instead of a desk chair when you're at the computer. Some people really like that and find it's easier on their back than a regular chair.

*Use it instead of a weights bench, for anything like bench presses.

*Lie over it with it under your hips, wedge your feet under something sturdy, and do back hyperextensions.

*Put your hands on it, or your feet on it, while you do planks or push-ups. More instability = more work for your stabilizing muscles and core.

*Try laurashapiro's terrifying "dead bug" abs exercise.

[panda]

I used to use the ball for a desk chair, but now I do the standing at my computer thing.

thanks for the suggestions!