Stability Balls as Chairs

Stability balls A.K.A. one of the EASIEST and CHEAPEST ways to improve core strength!!! Use a stability ball instead of chair while sitting at a desk or while watching T.V.  Ever stand up after a long day and work and find it difficult to loosen up? Ever sit on the couch and notice how bad your posture is and how much your lower back hurts? PROBLEM SOLVED! Sitting on it is really fun and it stimulates your mind more than sitting on a hard chair....yes that's correct, sitting on one will make you smarter! Okay, well maybe only a little, but it certainly can't hurt. Stability balls, also known as exercise balls NOT medicine balls, can be found at any sports or department store, usually cost about $12, and almost always come with a pump.

When purchasing one, it is best to get one according to your height:

55 cm - 4'11" - 5'4"
65 cm - 5'5" - 5'11"
75 cm - 6'0" - 6' 7"

When starting out:

• Ask your workplace if they would mind if you sat on one, they do have actual "chairs," but these are more expensive and not as effective.
• If you are unable to bring one to work, make sure to use one at home.
• Sit next to something sturdy until you are confident.
• Make sure both feet are firmly on the ground.
• Sit on it for a duration you can handle, and work up to longer times.
• Have fun with it, and enjoy your new stronger core!