working out at work

wurkit_gurl - 2008-08-12 9:46 AM No, but I am considering replacing my chair with a balance ball to work the abs all day

I used to sit on a balance ball!  I had an issue with my right leg and it was painful to sit all day and the ball helped out.  I alternated between the ball and my chair every hour or so.  People will think you're weird, but they get over it eventually. 

The only thing I didn't like was having to get up each time I needed something from the far end of my desk.  I'm a lazy arse at work and getting up was just too much for me   

vball03umd - 2008-08-12 9:52 AM

wurkit_gurl - 2008-08-12 9:46 AM No, but I am considering replacing my chair with a balance ball to work the abs all day

I used to sit on a balance ball!  I had an issue with my right leg and it was painful to sit all day and the ball helped out.  I alternated between the ball and my chair every hour or so.  People will think you're weird, but they get over it eventually. 

The only thing I didn't like was having to get up each time I needed something from the far end of my desk.  I'm a lazy arse at work and getting up was just too much for me   

Hmm...then maybe I should actually consider it. Any ball recommendations?

wurkit_gurl - 2008-08-12 9:55 AM

vball03umd - 2008-08-12 9:52 AM

wurkit_gurl - 2008-08-12 9:46 AM No, but I am considering replacing my chair with a balance ball to work the abs all day

I used to sit on a balance ball!  I had an issue with my right leg and it was painful to sit all day and the ball helped out.  I alternated between the ball and my chair every hour or so.  People will think you're weird, but they get over it eventually. 

The only thing I didn't like was having to get up each time I needed something from the far end of my desk.  I'm a lazy arse at work and getting up was just too much for me   

Hmm...then maybe I should actually consider it. Any ball recommendations?

I wound up getting one from Target.  I got the largest size they had and it worked well.  My friend got one for work too, a smaller one though, and she had to return it for a bigger size.  Seems like bigger is better if you're using the ball for a chair!

vball03umd - 2008-08-12 10:07 AM

wurkit_gurl - 2008-08-12 9:55 AM

vball03umd - 2008-08-12 9:52 AM

wurkit_gurl - 2008-08-12 9:46 AM No, but I am considering replacing my chair with a balance ball to work the abs all day

I used to sit on a balance ball! I had an issue with my right leg and it was painful to sit all day and the ball helped out. I alternated between the ball and my chair every hour or so. People will think you're weird, but they get over it eventually.

The only thing I didn't like was having to get up each time I needed something from the far end of my desk. I'm a lazy arse at work and getting up was just too much for me

Hmm...then maybe I should actually consider it. Any ball recommendations?

I wound up getting one from Target. I got the largest size they had and it worked well. My friend got one for work too, a smaller one though, and she had to return it for a bigger size. Seems like bigger is better if you're using the ball for a chair!

that's what.... no.... must.... resist...

-B 

AcesFull - 2008-08-12 2:15 PM

puellasolis - 2008-08-12 12:35 PM

wurkit_gurl - 2008-08-12 6:46 AM No, but I am considering replacing my chair with a balance ball to work the abs all day Not that I'd really do this as everyone would think I'm nuts, but my doc actually did suggest it, to help with posture and therefore stave off the headaches I get. I have very good posture, but not when I'm sitting in a chair all day in front of the computer at a desk/chair that aren't the right height for me.

Someone here does that. I say go for it if it would help!

I work from home and use a fit ball as my desk chair.   Love it.  Next month I start working a real job, but I think I'll wait a bit before bringing in my big green "chair."

I've been here for a year and a half - they all know I train for triathlons and that I keep ungodly amounts of food stashed in my desk. I suppose this wouldn't phase them.

*snerk*

Between this and the pushing the rolly chair in and out for an ab workout, I am cracking up. Good new ideas.  So thanks!

Work is usually my recovery time. Especially Monday's all my muscles are so sore it is nice to just relax for a few hours.

I do yoga in my office at lunch time. I close the door and do some yoga podcasts...people just think I am weird. Although I did get a few others doing lunchtime yoga. It was pretty cool.