Scroll to Previous Item Scroll to Next Item Rockin' Roller Desk Chair It’s time to have a ball in your study space. Covered in your choice of supersoft faux fur, this inflatable exercise ball comes with a foot pump and can be used with or without the included metal stand. Base is made of iron with a chrome finish. Furlicious slipcover is made from 100% acrylic fur. Fur-rific slipcover is made of 86% modacrylic, 14% polyester. Luxe fur slipcover is made from an 85% acrylic, 15% polyester blend. Polar Bear, Snow Leopard and Sherpa fur slipcovers are made of 100% polyester. Furry slipcover is removable for cleaning. Insert is not intended for use without a slipcover. For best use, do not overinflate the ball. Set includes ball, base, slipcover, and foot pump for inflation. Overall: 25.5" diameter, 27” high Base: 19.75" diameter, 5.75” high Do not inflate ball to more than 26" diameter. Dust with a soft, dry cloth.

Do not wash or dry clean.Normal office chairs are notorious for negatively impacting your posture, especially if you are sitting in them improperly. Slouching in your chair may also lead to a decrease in your core strength. It may be replacing your office chair for a stability ball. On a stability ball, you spend your time actively balancing, so your body automatically forms a more correct posture. This can alleviate any back or core strain that you may have previously experienced sitting in a chair. Besides just improved posture and core strength, we have culled four other benefits that you may experience by replacing your office chair with a stability ball. Let's take a look. Experiencing the negative effects of sitting in an office chair? Here are 4 benefits of sitting on a stability ball: 1.) Burn Extra Calories As a personal trainer, you may not spend a large portion of your day sitting. However, many of your clients may sit for eight or more hours a day.

That's where you come in. While you probably focus on form and stance during each session, part of being a successful personal trainer is integrating your knowledge and expertise beyond the gym. dining chair covers walmartYou must be willing to go the extra mile and offer advice that your clients can take home with them. table and chairs cincinnatiIf your client is interested in replacing the office chair with a stability ball, remind him or her of the added bonus: extra burned calories.used garden table and chairs for sale hampshire It's simple, really: The more we move, the more calories we burn. affordable modern armchairs

The more time spent on the stability ball, the more you move. 2.) Relieve Back Pain While you will have to focus on maintaining good posture while sitting on the stability ball, you won't be as hunched over as you could be sitting in an office chair. folding chairs on clearanceBut the truth is, sitting on a stability ball isn't going to bring miracles or completely alleviate any pain you are experiencing. best office chair for accountantHowever, with regular exercise and stretching on a stability ball, you may be able to relieve some of the pain you are experiencing. tablet arm chair deskWe'll take a closer look at those options below.chair hire london bridge

3.) Tone Core Muscles While we already discussed the negative impacts that sitting in a chair can have on your core strength, did we mention that switching to a stability ball can also help you to sculpt and tone those stubborn abs and obliques? makeup chair for sale melbourneWith a stability ball, you are no longer relying on the back of the chair to keep you propped up. Instead you must engage your core, which of course leads to an increase in your core strength. Looking for an extra challenge during the workday? Grab your stability ball and perform a couple of exercises, such as: Plank with forearms on the ball Shoulder curl and press 4.) Induce the Inspiration to Stretch Maybe it's just us, but it's rather difficult as a trainer to sit on a stability ball without taking a break or two during the day to stretch out and relieve some tension. As we stated earlier in the post, the stability ball can relieve some strain you may experience in your back.

It can also provide added support when you want to get a deeper stretch that you may not have been able to perform otherwise. Remember that sitting on a stability ball isn't going to be a panacea for the eight-hour workday. And, while using a stability ball can alleviate a lot of the strain you may experience when sitting in an office chair, many experts still argue whether it has the advantages people seek. The truth is, sitting all day—regardless of sitting in a chair vs. on a stability ball—can negatively impact your health. For best results, switch back and forth between using a chair and a stability ball. And, don't forget to stand up throughout the work day to mitigate any possible health concerns associated with sitting for a long period of time. Want to learn more about how to build a stability ball into your own training or your personal fitness clients' routines? Check out AFPA's Stability Ball Training Certification. Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in February 2015 and has been revamped and updated for comprehensiveness.