Stability Ball Push Ups Challenge SIGN UP THREAD.... Month of March

[Jasmain]

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weeeee!

[jsj0305]

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Hey guys. I just wanted to pop in and let you know that although I said I was gonna join, I can't. mY back is still in aweful shape and I don't want to hurt it any worse than I already have. Oh this stinks...I miss my elliptical, too. Poor thing has been so neglected....

Do great everyone!!!! You guys are awesome!!!

[2big4mysize]

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Okay Jimmie 48 I hope you were referring to the ball size post

ball size has 2 criteria are you sitting on it or not as your exercise and secondly your height.

make sure your ball is burst resistant too. can you ebay one from their?

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CHOOSE CORRECT BALL SIZE

Please read all the information carefully before selecting a ball. A few minutes spent reading now might save you the time and money of having to return a wrong-sized ball later.

The general rule for choosing the correct exercise ball size for core exercises is having your knees and hips bent to 90 degrees (thighs parallel to floor) when sitting on the ball. This is the minimum ball size--some people prefer a larger ball, where hips are higher than knees. Don't go by photos of models sitting on balls. Typically they sit on a ball much larger than they would train on as it photographs better.

Consider how you will use the ball and your body characteristics (see below). Also, keep in mind that if you are a novice exerciser and/or have poor balance, a larger ball will provide more stability and support, thus making exercising easier (muscles won't work as hard).

To avoid being disappointed that your ball is smaller than you expected, test out the ball size before ordering. Most people underinflate a ball because they are so firm (like a rock) inflated to its maximum diameter. To see if a 55cm ball is right for you, place a mark on a wall 20 inches high (16 in. for a 45cm ball), and squat next to it. Consider that you will sink down a few inches (depending on your weight and amount of inflation). This is approximately how tall the ball will be when sitting on it. Get a larger size if you don't like this height!

GENERAL GUIDELINES:

Your HeightBall Size (max. height/diameter)

less than 5' 0" 45 cm (18 in.)
5' 0" to 5' 6"55 cm (22 in.)
5' 7"- 6' 1"65 cm (26 in.)
6' 2" - 6' 8"75 cm (30 in.)
6' 9" and up85 cm (34 in.)
A LARGER BALL MAY BE NEEDED IF YOU:
have long legs for your height
have back problems
want the ball mainly for something besides core strengthening--i.e. stretching, pilates, yoga, etc.
want the ball to be used as a chair
An exercise ball is VERY firm at its maximum diameter. If in doubt, go with a larger ball (you don't have to inflate it to the maximum diameter). This means getting a ball one size larger than the chart suggests if you are near the upper range.





Using an Exercise Ball as an Office Chair

If your desk height is 29-30 inches and you are of average weight, the 65cm ball is recommended. Further consideration can be given to the height of the chair seat you will be replacing -- keeping in mind the ball will sink down when you sit on it. The amount of sinking depends on your weight and how much you inflate it. (The ball will be firmer, i.e. sink less, when inflated closer to its maximum diameter.) A general guideline is to get a ball with a max. diameter that is at least 4 inches greater than your chair height.




EXERCISE BALL INFLATION METHODS

most bicycle pumps
hand pumps for air rafts
electric air compressor with cone-shaped nozzles

NOTE: needle pumps (like those to inflate basketballs) will work only on the Fitness Ball (adapter included), not the Fitball.

If you have any doubt about how to inflate your ball, buy an air pump for $3 more.

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[jimmie 48]

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no problem jsj. maybe next time around. i might have a special task for you though if you're up to it. ????


exactly what i wanted , 2big. somebody that visits here and does not lurk around our goalie thread might gain some useful info from that. thank you.

[Barbde]

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Oh what the heck. I needed a new challenge. Put me down for 300! Now, where did I put that ball???????

[jimmie 48]

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okay then! this starts tomorrow. i'll get a thread started and here is the recap of the who's and the how many's:
2big 650
atkinsagain 300
barbiebabe 300
Eli 150
Elmark 200
jas 252
jenler 1000
jo miller 1000
kayceear 350
kelly 230
lost 3100
notfat 100
teejay 200
wanna 300
jimmiejo 250

if i missed anyone jsut give a shout out! good luck to all of us, may we be stonger with less flabby arms 30 days from now!

[lost29]

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SWEET!!!! Tomorrow begins the new challenge!!!!

[BoxerMom]

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Last night I tried the stability ball push ups and actually liked it. Add another person to your challenge. My goal is 600 pushups.

[cindyz911]

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Sign me up for this challenge.
I commit to do 225.

[jimmie 48]

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update of list;

atkinsagain 300
barbiebabe 300
boxermom 600
cindy 225
ebony 150
Eli 150
elmark 200
jas 252
jenler 1000
jo miller 1000
kayceear 350
kelly 230
lost 3100
notfat4long 100
teejay 200
wanna 300
2big 650
jimmiejo 250

[atkinsagain]

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30 today. I think that puts me at 75/300.

[kelly94942]

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21 yesterday. I'm now at 51/230.

[jimmie 48]

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okay, some of the reporting things are happening in here. i'll be closing this sign up thread and copying some posts. my bad, i should have labeled things more clearly.

don't worry, kelly and AA, i got you both!

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