balance ball

[tigerlilly01]

Do you have a balance ball?  Do you use it very often.  I use to use mine all the time .... sat on it while on the computer and I do think it helped me gain a little strength in my back.  I am going to dust it off and start using it again.  I need to find some good exercises using it ... ones that you can do with a bad back.  Any ideas?

[agx0409]

I personally do not have one.  Sounds like a interesting idea, though!  I need all of the strength in my back that I can get!

[Stealth3si]

These balancing *bleep* are great tools to use for calesthenics and general exercise routines. How big are you talking about?

[tigerlilly01]

Not sure of the exact size but it is the LARGE one that you sit on.  I try to do a altered crunch on the ball to help my abs ... but it isn't working or I'm not doing it enough.  I have bad discs in my back so I can't do much bending.... I would LOVE to get some flexibility back.

[Consultsone]

I love my balance ball.
It is a great warm up tool.
Good for stretching.
Definitely work on your abs if you want back support.
Firming your core firms up your back strength.