Exercise Ball????? - ThinnerTimes

Laura@BellaBabies · 09-05-2005, 07:31 PM

Anyone have one or use one? I am still having knee problems and can not walk much. I was hoping maybe a little bouncing and streching on the ball will help me at least get in some exercise. Thanks in advance!

sbjim5755 · 09-05-2005, 07:42 PM

I Haven't tried the ball but have you tried hydrotherapy. It's basically walking back and forth in a pool. It is very low impact and the water resistance gives you a great workout.

Jim

Christina · 09-05-2005, 08:27 PM

I had one pre-op .. well many years before I had my surgery and it broke..

I guess I didn't read the weight restrictions very well. I use one at the gym though and I love it. I use it for stretching before my workout.

Like Jim said though, swimming or walking in the water is great for a low impact workout and is good for you too..

Blueyz · 09-05-2005, 08:34 PM

I never used one, but my Mom uses it and loves it for stretching. She had major back surgery and the ball helps her a lot.

lealphachienne · 09-05-2005, 09:11 PM

Great to get a killer 6 pack! Good for stretching and strength training. Not as good for aerobic exercise unless you get a Bosu Ball. A Bosu ball is a half exercise ball on a platform. You can do more with one of those.

http://www.bosu.com/

Laura@BellaBabies · 09-05-2005, 09:52 PM

I tried walking in my pool but the resistence hurts my knee too much it is more painful than the GBS was.

I looked at a few online and they have a max weight os 600+ pounds so I think I am ok

. Unless my husband and all 4 kids hop on with me ......rofl!
I am going to order one hopefully this week. I am sure it will come in handy even when my knee is better.

Groovey kinda Love · 09-06-2005, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sbjim5755

I Haven't tried the ball but have you tried hydrotherapy. It's basically walking back and forth in a pool. It is very low impact and the water resistance gives you a great workout.

Jim

Jim that has to be the best advice yet. Hydrotherapy is VERY good for you.

Groovey kinda Love · 09-06-2005, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Laura@BellaBabies

I tried walking in my pool but the resistence hurts my knee too much it is more painful than the GBS was.

I looked at a few online and they have a max weight os 600+ pounds so I think I am ok

. Unless my husband and all 4 kids hop on with me ......rofl!
I am going to order one hopefully this week. I am sure it will come in handy even when my knee is better.

Laura let me know how it works. I have seriously been wanting one, I just know I will flip off it backwards or something, after all I am not so gracefull sometimes. LOL

gramamarc · 09-06-2005, 10:41 PM

I got one the 75" and it was too big. I got it to sit on at my computer and kept getting stuck under the keyboard. When I would try to get out I almost went over backwards. I took it back and going to get a smaller one

M

Laura@BellaBabies · 09-07-2005, 09:07 AM

Suezq, I ordered it and resistence (sp?) bands I will let you know when they get here how I like it.
Marcia, I ordered the 75 ball I will probably underinflate it untill I get used to it, they say that helps with the balance.