Best exercise balls & accessories according to redditors
We found 162 Reddit comments discussing the best exercise balls & accessories. We ranked the 71 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 162 Reddit comments discussing the best exercise balls & accessories. We ranked the 71 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Right now, order one of these
(I'd say start with a 6 or 8 pounder, nothing too heavy).
Then do this every day (or every other day if you need a break at first.)
It's one of the easiest ways to get fit (only takes 30 minutes) and it doesn't cost much. I've been doing it for a few months now and the pudge on my belly is almost completely gone and my whole body is slowly starting to regain it's more youthful shape.
As someone who used to be a gym-rat and is now getting back into things as a grad student. Here is what I have to say:
Take it slowly. If you are intimidated by the gym, start working out at home. There are plenty of ways to work out at home and build up strength and flexibility. Get a yoga ball (I have this one in a medium but I am 5'6 so you'd probably want the smaller size: http://www.amazon.com/Gaiam-Total-Body-Balance-Ball/dp/B000VDTEDA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396055778&sr=8-1&keywords=gaiam+yoga+ball). Start going for fast walks.
Once you get to the gym, take it light. Go at a time when it isn't super-busy so you can explore with no pressure. Generally gyms have treadmills, bikes and ellipticals. You don't have to be the fastest person on it with the highest resistance.
Don't be afraid to ask people at the gym for advice on how to use a machine. If someone is just getting off of something and you want to know, just ask them. Ask one of the people behind the desk.
Anyone who judges at a gym is an asshole. I've been in different physical shapes of my life and even when I was lean and fast, I NEVER judged a soul in there.
I JUST started weight-training with a friend of mine and we are the tall awkward girls who are weak as heck. We always have to get modifications for out workouts but hey, we are trying. There are people in that class who could probably lift either of us over their heads with minimal effort but guess what, they (for the most) part aren't judgey. (Minus the girl who totally gave us a weird look when we said that we couldn't do a pull-up. And then the trainer said she sucked at them too. =P)
Head over to /r/xxfitness.
If you can get a $20 fitness ball to use as a bench for DB bench presses and fly's, Body Beast would actually be a good program for you. It's designed for home users with dumbbells, pull up bar, and fitness ball.
You can buy her the yoga ball chair or if your in canada, costco has them for $99
I have a yoga ball. I dont sit on it all day, but maybe 2-3 hours. It knd of forces you to sit in good position.
Something like this-
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Mountain-Ball-Purple-65cm/dp/B00K5VUQRG/ref=sr_1_5?s=exercise-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1474475007&sr=1-5&keywords=Yoga+ball
>I will try when I stop moving around the country so much, thanks for the advice!
Meh. Start now. Look up how to do some body exercises. Get a stability ball; there are loads of great exercises you can do with those things (and they easily compress, so you can move it quite easily).
Here are some:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007VB4NE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Hy8DybWX1EXYJ
https://www.amazon.com/Serenilite-Hand-Therapy-Stress-Ball/dp/B01CLRD1RS/
I like it a lot better than my foam ones because it actually has resistance that helps my hands and the weight makes it feel better to play with when you're not just using it to stretch.
Then you have the even more absurdist bouncy ball chair
Yes! And for my fellow tall ladies, you can buy BIG yoga balls that allow you to sit up properly. I bought the 75cm one and it has been solid: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00DG9KIE0. If I bought again I would have bought a slightly smaller one (65cm; I'm 6' tall).
What are your thoughts on the balance ball chairs?
Serfas TCPG - $30, fits both Presta and Schraeder, goes on and off of all valves fine (I've had other pumps get stuck on threaded presta valves and destroy tubes before), comes with adapters for other things (sports balls, exercise balls) so you only need the one pump for everything inflatable you have, and works generally great. I've honestly not wanted anything more since I got it, and in a year of using it a couple of times a week across four bikes, it's never failed me.
Negatives/Side Benefits: If you use it to inflate a 75cm exercise ball, you'll be able to fry an egg on its casing by the time you're done.
Not that guy, but I use an exercise ball like this at work for the first half of every day. Then I switch to a standard office chair.
I've been doing this for 4 years and it really helps me with lower back problems (scoliosis + multiple accident injuries), as it forces me to keep my lower spine area mobile.
YMMV
Hooray for finally getting the hula hoop! I hope it's awesome. Can't wait to hear how it works out!
I was thinking about getting a stability ball as well. Or, have you seen this chair?
This is the ball I'm going with. I read a few of the reviews, and one guy said this:
>If you are trying to pick the size for your ball, common sizing recommendations are:
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>4'11" to 5'4" height: 55 cm ball
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>5'4" to 5'11" height: 65 cm ball
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>5'11" to 6' 7" height: 75 cm ball
I thought it was pretty helpful, and he wasn't the only one who said something along those lines! :)
I got one of these yoga ball chairs and it helped a lot: http://www.amazon.com/Gaiam-Balance-Ball-Chair/dp/B006JBWYDA
Medicine balls: I used two med balls when I did P90X2 -- one for each hand. Both are the 8-pound versions of these. You could use up to 4 but that was way more money than I wanted to spend. When you use them, you're usually balancing on them anyway so the weight of the ball isn't much of an issue. I don't recall whether there were any exercises done with using them as actual weights...
Foam roller: I bought this one in 36" full round. Worked just fine.
I used X2 as a way to just become more fit in general. I lost about 15 pounds and gained some muscle for sure, but I didn't get massive -- I got bigger but it was more in a slim and fit-looking way if you know what I mean. I looked at the Body Beast stuff but couldn't stand the bro vibe.
P90X3 requires less equipment than X2 (no med balls, no foam roller), but does require a good range of dumbbells and I can recommend that program as well for all-around improvement. I am 2 days away from starting the third block of X3. It's challenging but fun. Shorter workouts does NOT mean easier in this case. Very few breaks and they are miniscule. A friend of mine did P90X and is now in love with X3 because of the massive time savings it provided.
Good luck!
Eccentriczebpajamas, congrats!
Fellow hEDS, got married last July (pre-diagnosis), and I think I’ve got some ideas for you:
For the shoes, not sure where to look - I have really HUGE feel (size 12-13 women’s), so I struggled too, but ended up finding a cheap pair that looked great and kinda worked for me. They were tolerable but not comfortable, and I regret not focusing more time on finding a better pair.
For the registry, I’ve had really good luck with the OXO Good Grips series of stuff (their handles are chunky enough that I don’t tend to sublux my fingers, even gripping hard)
The can opener I use is a blue version of this one: (OXO Good Grips Can Opener https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004OCJW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5-Z.zbZ5E94HD)
They also have a kitchen starter set that might be good to work with:(OXO Good Grips 15-Piece Everyday Kitchen Tool Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IELD9A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Ka0.zbT8JYQX5)
When I can cook, I use these gloves instead of potholders - they’re great for the heat, don’t require as much hand strength/fine motor skills as potholders would, and also do a great job at gripping/opening stuck can lids: (Silicone Oven Gloves Extra Thick Heat Resistant Oven Mitts from Aocome, for Cooking Grilling BBQ and Baking, Quilted Cotton Lining, Waterproof Non-Slip Grip Food Grade Safe 1 Pair https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J76A9AI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_id0.zbEAKKA40)
For sitting, this chair is my favorite. Looks goofy, but hurts WAY less than anything else I’ve tried:
(Gaiam Balance Ball Chair - Classic Yoga Ball Chair with 52cm Stability Ball, Pump & Exercise Guide for Home or Office, Purple https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006FFR37W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6e0.zb9Y7MDYQ)
A WiFi blood pressure monitor like the one from Nokia (I have the older Withings version) can be great for helping keep track of your overall health (along with things like FitBits, WiFi thermometers, etc., if you’re into that: (Nokia BPM+ – Compact Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071F2MC29/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Qg0.zb3J5YKKN)
Finally, if you have room, a shower stool can be super helpful if you spend too many spoons in one place and struggle to stand up in the shower (there are lots of types, including pretty wooden ones, but this type is really easy to assemble): (Medokare Shower Stool with Padded Seat - Shower Seats for Seniors with Tote Bag, Shower Bench Bath Chair, Handicap Shower Seat for Adults, Shower Stools and Benches https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XXZQ4XS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_mj0.zb5C9TRYX)
Oh! And bonus last-minute add: overhead lights that you can turn off from your phone, so you can go to bed and THEN turn off the lights, instead of trying to fumble your way across your room in the dark (they can also turn your room into a bright rainbow disco, if you’re into that): (Philips Hue 464479 60W Equivalent White and Color Ambiance A19 Starter Kit, 3rd Generation, Works with Amazon Alexa https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y3QXSGX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_0l0.zb2N2PB53)
Good luck, and I hope you have a wonderful wedding day!
...ETA, this set of pots and pans! They have big rubbery handles that are easy to work with, and they’re easy to clean - they can go straight into the dishwasher: (The Pioneer Woman Vintage Speckle 10-Piece Non-Stick Pre-Seasoned Cookware Set (Turquiose) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014X6NQI4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ov0.zb32WQSJ3)
I hope your birthday gets better. :(
For the sciatica, the yoga ball has seriously helped me. And I imagine you sit a lot at the call center. Maybe get one of those yoga ball chairs? Like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Gaiam-Balance-Ball-Chairs/dp/B006JBWYDA
Or they have those ones where it's like half a ball, but I dont know what they're called.
But that might help. But maybe check with Dr to make sure it won't mess with your cervix.
Do you and your fiancee have a day off together soon? You can wait and celebrate your birthday then. Which I know isn't the same. But a nice date or a delicious meal he makes for you might be something amazing to look forward to.
Pick out the crib you want, and tell your mom that if she wants to get you a crib, she can get you that one. And then put it on your registry. And whoever actually buys it, buys it. And if she doesn't get on it, that's on her.
I used to sit on one of the big exercise balls but found it limited my movement between monitors and when people would come up to my desk. Found the perfect solution:
Gaiam Balance Ball Chair, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007VB4NE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_sioOyb4P4JKR5
I've been using it for two weeks and don't have back pain anymore or hip pain! Well worth it.
Tuna is great for snacking and small meals. Works great in a salad (get some vitamins). On a sandwich (get proper, fibre-rich, very brown, bread) for some fibre withat protein. get a slab of tuna for some great steaks.
Barbeque? Tune steaks & salmon are delicious.
Salmon is easy to make- chuck it in the oven for 20mins, lovely. Splash a dash of sweet soy sauce on it.
Cod is my favourite, though. Lovely with freshly squeezed lemon, or put some salt & vinegar on if your english :)
A lot of the time, I'll throw some fish in the oven (salmon, cod) then get a wok really hot, chuck in vegetables and get them fried, then grab the fish, throw it in the wok and mix with the veg, season for great success.
Eat with rice.
Check this out:
http://www.cookinglight.com/food/top-rated-recipes/best-seafood-recipes-00412000077065/
The gaming sounds like it's your social & romantic life. Don't stop that, but consider standing while playing, or sitting on an exercise ball like this:
http://www.amazon.com/TKO-Anti-Burst-Fitness-Stability/dp/B000FH2W54/ref=cm_lmf_tit_1/190-3744163-1219612
You'll be working out (core muscles, lower back) while enjoying yourself. Won't even notice it after you've used it a couple of times :)
It's not a "medicine ball", rather a "exercise" or "swiss" ball.
http://www.gearfire.net/10-reasons-to-use-an-exercise-ball-as-your-chair/
You can even buy an actual chair made of one with a backrest
A lot of it, to be honest, I just live with. I know that's a shit answer, but it's truth. I did some physical rehab for the mobility (my right leg has a more limited range of movement). I use a cane on bad days because a lot of the pain is tied to that one leg. And I take painkillers frequently. But yeah, it doesn't always do it. I also ruptured a disc last year so I use a giant ball to alleviate some of that compounded pain and that helps a lot.
But really most of it is just knowing and respecting my limits, not overdoing it on bad days, etc.
My old boss had [this and loved it] (http://www.amazon.com/Gaiam-Balance-Ball-Chairs/dp/B006JBWYDA).
My best suggestion would be to make sure you're eating really healthy too I always feel way better when I eat healthy :)
I don't know if this is exactly the kind of thing you are looking for, but have you thought about trying one of these?: http://www.amazon.com/Gaiam-Balance-Ball-Chair-Black/dp/B0007VB4NE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314801804&sr=8-1
This probably isn't exactly what you're looking for, but I had a pretty nice/expensive leather office chair for years and semi-recently (maybe ~2 years ago) ditched it for a $20 fitness ball and couldn't be happier. I was having some issues with lower back pain in addition to some circulation issues in my legs, and these issues persisted over several different office chairs that I tried out, and they cleared up immediately once I started using the ball instead. While you can't really fall asleep on it, I have found that I get less sore sitting on it than in a leather chair and it stores comfortably under my desk, which is a nice bonus. I don't really see myself ever switching back. For reference, I spend maybe 12-14 hours at my desk each day (I work from home and then use the same desk for non-work stuff) and have never had an issue with comfort with my exercise ball.
Plot Twist: OP can palm an exercise ball
Thanks for the tip! Do you mean one like this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fitness-Ball-Instruction-instructional-Stability/dp/B007QKV5Q0
:)
Si he visto estas pero no se que tanto aguante, edito vídeo 4-6 hrs seguidas al día y por eso consideraba una silla gamer que dicen ser buenas para la espalda para largas horas de uso
Gaiam Balance Ball Chair, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007VB4NE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_zCStybS2KCRSA
Check out getting a yoga ball, possibly with a chair adapter. I work in tech from home and game a lot, so I'm in my desk chair for up to 14 hours on some days, and a normal chair was KILLING my lower back. I ordered one of these, and while I still get sore on occasion (I'm pushing 30 so that's the result of a mostly stationary life I guess) it's miles above my old standard chair and the soreness isn't nearly as bad.
Here's the one I have:
http://www.amazon.com/Gaiam-Balance-Ball-Chair-Black/dp/B0007VB4NE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1343446964&sr=8-1&keywords=yoga+ball+chair
My desk is just a standard table top style Ikea desk, and it works fine for me. Never cared for the keyboard/mouse trays below the desk myself.
Do anything else that'll get your mind off it. Listen to music, use a stress ball, go for a walk, etc.
Check out /r/stopsmoking. :)
also for physical relief, I like using a stress ball like this, and just squeezing the daylights out of it lol
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CLRD1RS/
and a cute plush pillow like this...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MAFVNZO/
you can punch the crap out of them but they bounce back!
doing this now since i'm tired of the packed gym around here with only 1 squat rack....
Total was $863 in my spare bedroom. At $62 per month at my local gym this will be paid off in 14 months.
Although I may be looking for some kind of treadmill / elliptical for the girlfriend, I'm pretty happy with the price. If you put some effort into it you could find better deals on used equipment.
I have an exercise ball rolly chair thing, kind of like this one from Gaiam on Amazon. It's helped a ton with discomfort in my tailbone while sitting. I also keep a permanent water bottle at my desk that I refill often. It helps to keep a special one just for work so I don't have to remember to bring one from home every day.
I've had this Gaim yoga ball chair for the past 2 years. It has held up really well, and I like that it has the seat base which makes it a bit taller and also a bit easier in the workplace (don't want that thing rolling away!).
I got 3 people in my office sitting on these https://smile.amazon.com/Gaiam-Balance-Ball-Chairs/dp/B006JBWYDA
The asian girl insists on this https://smile.amazon.com/Mobile-Wooden-Ergonomic-Kneeling-Fabric/dp/B000TMFSQK
Unfortunately, they all insist on jamming Doritos in their faces during the day. So small victories I suppose.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007VB4NE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The exercise ball is smaller than a normal one I think, but mine came with the backing piece from here.
If you're not looking for anything particularly luxurious try a yoga ball. They're cheap as shit and can be used as a foot rest as well. They're also easy to move and store and super good for your posture (I guess).
They even make a special yoga ball chair if you're interested.
Put the second monitor on a lazy Susan on the edge of his desk so he can rotate the screen and watch Netflix in bed on his computer. Should only cost $2 and vastly increases quality of life :D
Other things:
-- Ties for wire management - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E1Y5O6/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_jqgbub0823QYK
-- Rotating Power strip and duct tape to tape that shit to the underside of the desk (beer will be spilled at some point) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JEACFK/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_Xxgbub0E3RY3J
-- Computer lock and cable to stop pesky thieves
-- LEDs that are daisy-chained and can be plugged into a USB
-- A USB hub for all his gadgets
-- Wireless bluetooth speaker (many uses outside of his normal computing)
-- Microsoft ergonomic keyboard 4000 - most comfortable keyboard ever - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SUIM4E/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_Nygbub1ZK53VH
-- Bluetooth touch mouse - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0093H4VBU/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_9wgbub1542WT5
-- Exercise ball chair (also, with that weight limit... Lots of fun can be had doing.. Activities.. Of all sorts... Ahem..) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DG9KIE0/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_wrgbub07AKZHX
-- Some sweet headphones - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008XEYT48/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_Gugbub07RHAXS
-- A handheld wireless keyboard/mouse (not what you think, this is badass. I have one. He can use it for presentations and stuff too) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003UE52ME/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_Kvgbub004D1EF
-- Go to a pawn shop and get a third computer monitor (make sure his gfx card can handle it)
-- USB can cooler or 'hot plate' that keeps either your can of beer cool or your coffee warm
Anything with a link I own and definitely recommend.
Just ordered this for $20: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FH2W4A/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
I can't speak to having a knee injury, but I can recommend med balls. I got a set of these at Dick's Sporting Goods. They are often Buy One Get 2nd for 50% off, but 25% each is comparable. The grips on them are excellent. I got 4 thru 12lbs, but they don't make the 4lb ones anymore. They smelled at first, but were fine after wiping down with soapy water.
If from Amazon, these are the ones Tony Horton has in his own home gym. I'd say that's a pretty good endorsement.
http://www.amazon.com/Gaiam-Balance-Ball-Chairs/dp/B006JBWYDA
Going to order one of these soon...
A yoga ball works great, and it doesn't hurt if you happen to knock into it.
I use this one and it works great, the slightly oval shape and a seam at the base means it doesn't roll around the room. I just shove into a known corner of the room, and it is easy to find and move without taking off the headset.
This is a great point. I spent a lot on a nice gaming chair and ended up just giving it to my brother because it didn't really help my back. I now play games on this bad boy https://www.amazon.com/Gaiam-Balance-Ball-Chair-Stability/dp/B006JBWYDA
Exercise Ball (Multiple Sizes) for Fitness, Stability, Balance & Yoga - Workout Guide & Quick Pump Included - Anti Burst Professional Quality Design (Red, 65CM) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072MJSB38/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_r096AbMQQSW1A
So I bought one of [these guys] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VDTEDA/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). sitting on it isn't difficult at all—unless you want it to be. You can hold your abs in to make it a bit more active and sometimes I rest my forearms on my desk and lift my feet up off of the floor. That give you a REALLY great workout. But honestly, I've noticed a difference just sitting on the thing without doing anything special. This ball in particular came with a workout DVD too in case you want to make the ball multipurpose. I've found that sitting on the ball works in two ways for me, it strengthens my core (my physical therapist told me a weak core is part of the problem with my back), and it's just more comfortable to sit on and takes stress off my back.
I'm 5'5-1/2 or 5'6 depending on who's measuring me lol and my desktop is 76cm high and I ended up going with the biggest size ball (75cm). The next size down (65cm) was alright, but I prefer to sit pretty high at my desk. From what I've read online (and what felt most comfortable to me) I make sure I can sit with good posture, bend my elbows to a 90 degree angle, and rest my forearms on the desk without raising my shoulders or doing anything funky to my posture/arms/legs.
Holy crap, that was long winded. I guess I'm just a huge advocate of these things since it has helped me tremendously (and for only 20 bucks!) Is any of that info helpful?
I'm sitting on a blue one of these as I type this. It's pretty durable. I've been sitting on it for 5 years now. Helped out my lower back pain.
Ladies in this thread, is this the right one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000VDTEDA?cache=708c62f98e65ec4d5f83c838fbfbbbd8#ref=mp_s_a_1_1&qid=1393766161&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0007VB4NE?pc_redir=1406627439&robot_redir=1
I've been using this exercise ball chair for four months now and I love it. It takes some getting used to at first, but it's really hard to slouch in it.
Here's something you can try to make those hours at work count: get an exercise ball (like this one) and sit on it instead of using a chair. You will be using your core muscles to balance and incidentally burning up quite a few random calories.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DG9KIE0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Good quality and only 22$
fitness ball
You should go to a Dr. Sorry, but it's true.
It could be more than just lack to padding (fat). I am and have always been very thin. I all of a sudden have pain in the same area and was diagnosed (MRI) with a bone marrow edema in my sits bone. It's from a number of factors including overuse, inflammation, sitting at a desk, and my mattress needing to be updated. I did strong curves and ride a bicycle 4 times a week, I sit on a Giam ball chair (link below) and got a new (expensive) mattress.
I still have pain when sitting for over an hour so I'm looking at standing desks. I've also had a cortisone shot in the area. All of which has helped.
Go to the Dr and find out what's going on. Plenty of skinny people can sit all day without pain - something likely needs attention from a Dr. Good luck.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0007VB4NE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1458522735&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=exercise+ball+chair&dpPl=1&dpID=41-Wbr%2BJq%2BL&ref=plSrch
This thing is pretty cool, it works wonders on abs and if you have a bad back. First used one at physical therapy, I have wanted one ever since.
Thanks for the contest.
Edit: Wording...
GoFit 75CM exercise ball
Not sure about your neck and hands though?
Just the ball or the ball seat? I've been considering the ball seat:
http://www.amazon.com/Gaiam-Balance-Ball-Chair-Black/dp/B0007VB4NE/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371647806&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=exterize+ball+seat
I'm so sorry! I was on it the whole stretch too. My husband asked me last night when I wanted to try for a second and I cried because God, pregnancy sucks so hard.
I also had a bit of luck sitting on an exercise ball and sleeping on a wedge.
Nothing actually made it 'better' though. Fortunately all of it was better the second she was born. I was practically skipping through
the hospital...
This. And I call bullshit on you not having the time to get some exercise during your "busy but sedentary day". Sure, you may not have the time to hit the gym or take a shower if you get sweaty, but you can get more exercise during the day... Walk between meetings or appointments. No time? Park further away and walk fast for a few minutes.
Stuck at a desk on the phone?
Swap your chair for one of these http://www.amazon.com/Gaiam-Balance-Ball-Chair-Black/dp/B0007VB4NE/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&qid=1325090871&sr=8-22
Get one of these under the desk http://www.amazon.com/Stamina-15-0120-InStride-Cycle-XL/dp/B000PEM63K/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1325090675&sr=8-2
If you can make this work in your office and have the funds, I highly recommend this http://www.amazon.com/LifeSpan-Fitness-TR1200-DT-Treadmill-Desk/dp/B006M2PJV0/ref=sr_1_53?ie=UTF8&qid=1325090932&sr=8-53
Sling some weight while on conference calls http://www.amazon.com/Cap-Barbell-Neoprene-Dumbbell-5-Pound/dp/B002OEU3KC/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1325091060&sr=8-5
My point is that your best chance at success is not to come up with excuses or be a victim. Instead, figure out how to get some exercise, in spite of being busy and having a sedentary job. Sure, it's not the same as freeing up an hour or two a day to 'hit the gym', but if you can get 25% of your exercise requirements addressed without adding a 25th hour to your day, your 25% closer to your end goal.
Lots of little things add up... A little more exercise, a little more water intake, a little more attention to portion control, a little more of your plate filled with veggies. Suddenly, a new you! You can do this.
FWIW, I decided to get my gear third party. I ended up with this roller which is higher quality than just a foam one.
As for medicine balls, I purchased these 10 lb ones.
Ended up at $90, I found the roller on sale & have a stability ball already so I didn't need another.
Might be one of these
I am not sure if I will be able to perform the yoga pose right away but I can try the roller. I tried using gym ball for pelvic exercises and they helped a lot.
http://www.amazon.ca/Black-Mountain-Products-65cm-Ball/dp/B00DG9KIDQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1411499531&sr=1-1&keywords=exercise+ball
Exercise ball, $13. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007QKV5Q0/
Best possible thing to strengthen your core and improve posture while sitting.
they come in different sizes. the smaller ones are harder to balance on. so as a novice, i'd start with a 75cm one.
brand doesn't matter so much as long as it's anti-burst.
here's one for $20
Hehe it does take some concentration to stay on. You could always get a yoga ball chair which at least holds the ball in place:
https://www.amazon.com/Gaiam-Balance-Ball-Chairs/dp/B006JBWYDA
That should help a little bit, but try the ball first.
Maybe something like this? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007VB4NE/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_Qcqazb60A1GSV
I was always really skeptical of these things, but I can highly recommend this one:
https://www.amazon.ca/BODYROX-Premium-Doorway-Elevated-Mountable/dp/B07BHXN7JL/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1549433431&sr=8-2&keywords=bodyrox+pullup+bar
What's the best chair for your back? My coworker has a chair like this Chair ball hyperlink, should I get something similiar?
I bought this one. The back support was nice and just the right height for me to lean back and crack my back. 😊
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For adults http://www.amazon.com/Gaiam-Balance-Ball-Chairs/dp/B006JBWYDA haha its supposed to be great for your back and core.
I recommend an exercise ball chair. http://www.amazon.com/Gaiam-Balance-Ball-Chair-Black/dp/B0007VB4NE
there are many models on the net, but from the reviews I read, this seemed to be the most popular one. I was going to buy it for myself but then I started going to the gym regularly for half a year now so now my posture is much better. I might still buy it in the future.
There are chairs that are sort of like exercise balls, they look ridiculous but apparently are really good for your posture
https://www.amazon.com/Gaiam-Balance-Ball-Chairs/dp/B006JBWYDA
http://www.amazon.com/Gaiam-Balance-Ball-Chair-Black/dp/B0007VB4NE/
30 minutes will definitely be enough time for them to accomplish something, but we aren't miracle workers so don't get upset if leave still feeling a little tight.
Are you able to get a new office chair? If you have a big yoga ball at home, I'd suggest bringing that in to work to use as a chair for a little while, people in the office might give you odd looks but it's worth it if it keeps you pain free. You could even get one of these. Regardless of what chair you sit in all day, you should set reminders for yourself to get up and move every hour or so, just getting up and stretching for a few minutes can really help avoid the stress building up to where you are now.
This Balance Ball kit would so help me to actually start working out some. It's right around the $20 limit. And I've been eyeing it for a while now because I need to start getting more active.
This contest is awesome, and I wish that healthy things (food, equipment, etc) wasn't so darn pricey!
I have one of these for my desk and I find it is very helpful for my tailbone pain (mine is exacerbated by sitting on hard surfaces).
https://www.amazon.com/Gaiam-Classic-Balance-Ball-Chair/dp/B01DUYIOFU/ref=asc_df_B01DUYIOFU/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=194945998049&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3947720065227770116&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9021527&hvtargid=pla-310680921002&psc=1
If you have to sit, sit properly. I have a hard time sitting properly in a desk chair, so I sit on a exercise ball. It really has done a lot for my back pain.
Edit: Make sure to keep your kitty's claws trimmed.
Perhaps a Ball chair
If you can get away with it in your office, try bringing one of these to sit on instead of your regular chair. It requires you to make lots of micro adjustments while you're sitting, and helps you be a little bit more active while you're sitting at work.