would this in work in place of an exercise ball for rotating hips? It could stay put on small chair &amp; not have big ball sitting around
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If this is regarding the swivel seat cushion, I would think not. An exercise ball uses lower back and leg muscles. This swiveling cushion is for ease of twisting to get out of car or chair. It is made to use less muscles.
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I think its mainly for resistance exercises. No bounce to it at all. Kinda like a big hackee-sack or beanbag.Hard throws or slams would most likely shorten the life span of the med ball.
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Ha! I would say it very well could be used as an arm exercise if you need to work on motion post-surgery. It absolutely should not be used if the purpose is for strength training of any kind. This has a very fluid motion.
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Yes- It functions just like the Bumbo Chair (many suggest that this is better for their hips than the bumbo). It is supposed to work their core muscles. My little one loves it
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I have no idea... the person to ask would be a physical therapist especially one who also is trained in Pilates, as these balls are a favorite at Pilates studios. It really depends on what exercises you intend to use it for.
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The ball is designed for lower back stretches. Inside the packaging will be picture and written exercises that you can do. I have found the exercises very effective at easing lower back discomfort and pain. I saw this on Dr. Oz last year.
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I would say no, I used to be a trainer and would recommend a bicycle similar to this. You can find the pedals only that are a bicycle motion, though I'm not sure where I've never shopped for it. That would fit with a chair better. This stepper only works by having your body weight to keep the motion going.
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This is a large size disc. Would be very cumbersome on a chair to sit on. There are smaller ones specifically suited for use in chairs.
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This ball will be the right size for you though you may find that it is too low for a standard desk. I highly suggest utilizing this ball as a chair though you may wish to lower your desk or find a "chair base" that fits this ball size.
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You could but you would need a very wide round chair. No where near as responsive as a ball so probably less workout.
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The mini cycle has a small, small turn radius. I was frustrated with the "range of motion". It's difficult to work up a sweat. I'm young relatively fit and it didn't work out for me. Now, my mom is a senior citizen with health problems. She LOVES it. It words great for her. The small range of motion is great for her joints, and she gets a small amount of beneficial exercise she wouldn't ordinarily get.
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I believe it would. I use mine on a chair because I had hip surgery and It firm and hold your back straight.
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While I understand that some of the big exercise balls are "sticky", the BMI ball is not. However I suspect all these kinds of balls will pick up a certain amount of static electricity that makes them attract and collect hair.
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I'm not sure but I would say yes. The benefit of using the ball as a chair is that your are using your abs to stabilize you. If you use the base you loose that benefit. I'm also not sure if it would damage your ball sitting on it while on the base.
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Yes, it would work for that. Just be sure the massage "balls" are on either side of spinal column - not directly pressing on vertebrae - might cause a problem. I've used it on shoulders, too.
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No, I tried it. A tennis ball is slightly smaller and won't catch between the spinning wheels that propel the ball.
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At 5'1" I would recommend the next size smaller ball (but you should really confirm that with your physical therapist). The best thing about this "Stability" Ball is that it is weighted with sand in the bottom so you will have less chance of losing your balance. I recommend this exercise ball.