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Old 12-27-2006, 03:58 AM
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I’ve heard that the swiss ball is a very good ball for exercising. I’ve never use it before and is now planning to use it. But the problem is that I really don’t know what size I should try and what exercises I need to perform with it. Please can anyone on the forum clear my doubt?
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Old 12-27-2006, 04:00 AM
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Swiss ball, I never heard of this. What is a swiss ball?
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Old 12-27-2006, 04:02 AM
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The term "Swiss ball" was coined because one of the earliest noted uses of an exercise ball was 1965 in Switzerland where a group of physical therapists used it in their work with children with cerebral palsy. The exercise ball may also be referred to as a gymnic ball or gym ball, stability ball, therapy ball, physio ball or blue ball (because many are blue).
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Old 12-27-2006, 04:04 AM
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The size of exercise balls varies. Physical therapists and exercise trainers suggest using an exercise ball that fits each person’s height and leg length, where the hips and knees are at or slightly greater than a 90 degree angle (thighs parallel to ground or point down slightly) with feet flat on the floor. It is best to work with a physical therapist, exercise physiologist or other spine specialist for a proper fit before using or purchasing an exercise ball.
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Old 01-08-2007, 07:28 AM
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I've never used it ut from the post of misha and tesha i guess that the swiss ball is indeed a good ball in helping us losing weight.I guess for this reason,it is widely used in all gym around the world.
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Old 01-09-2007, 08:51 AM
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I have heard about it but have never use it. A friend of mine has been using it and she told me that it works wonder.
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Old 01-10-2007, 10:27 AM
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I have heard about it but have never use it. A friend of mine has been using it and she told me that it works wonder.
It is therefore high time that we give a try to it then dear.Even i've not tried it but thinking of all the benefits,i guess we should give a try to it.
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Old 01-12-2007, 08:13 AM
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It is therefore high time that we give a try to it then dear.Even i've not tried it but thinking of all the benefits,i guess we should give a try to it.
I guess you are right dear,i'll soon try it and let you know how think has worked for me.
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Old 01-16-2007, 08:05 AM
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I guess you are right dear,i'll soon try it and let you know how think has worked for me.
Hi dear.I've been to the gym during the weekend i therefore got the opportunity to try the swiss ball.At the start it was very funny but later i got acquainted to it.It really helpful
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Old 01-17-2007, 10:11 AM
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On my third day to the gym i've got the opportunity to come across one.At the start it seems a bit funny but then things went better when get to use it.I need to exercise more with it since i've heard that is is full of good things.
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