Exercise Balls?

Has anyone used one of the exercise balls? If so would you recommend it? I hate to buy another piece of exercise equiptment that won't get used, but I need something to get me exercising again. Donna

Donna, Are you talking about the big balls that you can sit on? If so, I use mine all the time. It's great for abs and inner thighs. I sit on it while I lift weights for my biceps and triceps and it strengthens my core muscles at the same time. I have a full Universal machine at home that I've only used once or twice, gave away my Total Gym, stair master, recumbent bike, and cardio glide, but I consistantly use the ball. Connie

Thanks for the reply...I am going get one today. Continued success! Donna

The ball is a good piece of equipment, even if you just sit on it (straight) while you watch t.v. instead of the couch. It will help you with your core muscles.

You'll get one heck of a workout on these! I was introduced to the benefits of using an exercise ball to strengthen my core after surgery due to some hip slippage. My physical therapist showed me tons of stuff to do on it - as well as recommending just sitting on it. They are an inexpensive means of getting a good workout - and it doesn't take up tons of space. Good luck! Leah 302/175/140ish

So you can just sit on these puppies and get a little bit of a work out? I never knew that! I use it by... leaning on it against a wall and doing squats. I tried to do a few sit up type of exercises but wasn't too coordinated with it. I haven't tried though in a long time. I think I'm going to go buy me one. I use the one at the gym at work. I need to sit on the ball instead of the couch when I watch tv!!! Elizabeth M

I have tried this at the gym but man I am so uncoordinated I could be on americas funniest videos trying to do the exercises on them! Maybe I need to start by watching tv first! LOL But now I am imagining the mischief my children and dogs could get into with a HUGE ball in the house...maybe I will just use the gym's! LOL NIc