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Ball exercise for overweight adult w/osteoarthritis?- Thursday 12 February, 2009
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From C. Rug
I am an overweight 55 year old. I weighed 350 at my highest and now around 260, using South Beach. However I have osteoarthritis which is worsening and limits my activity considerably. I walk with one crutch and use a wheelchair in my kitchen since I can\'t stand to be on my feet for long. I do water aerobics when I\'m home, but am away for 3 months. I was thinking maybe one of the balls would help, but hesitate to get one without really knowing if they would be good for me. Can you advise? Thanks.
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Stretches for upper body flexibility?- Wednesday 23 April, 2008
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from Michele McMillan
My husband and I swim three days a week. My husband is very inflexible and stiff in his upper body. What kind of exercise/stretches would you recommend for him to become more flexible? |
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What balance gear for a 64 yr. old overweight male?- Tuesday 15 January, 2008
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From: Mike Tonsing
What balance-promoting gear would you recommend for a 64 year old overweight (5\'11\" -- 275 lbs) male who has been diagnosed with benign positional vertigo? I want to do what I can to minimize the occasional dizzy effects of the vertigo and avoid a fear of falling that would keep me too sedentary for my own good. I don\'t want to giver in to this condition. I believe I will be less prone to losing balance and falling if I stabilize and strengthen my core. I have been looking at the various balance-enhancing devices on your site, but the descriptions there don\'t seem to address my issues. I have adequate space in my 2-car garage and currently I am using a NordicTrak and a treadmill there for aerobics, plus a large exercise ball (similar to the large ones in your ads). (Using the ball for wall squats and mild sit-ups.) Also, have a goal weight of 200, have dropped already from 306 to 275. I am counting calories and fat and have put myself on a 2,000 calorie a day limit. It is working so far. Because of chronic arch problems (stemming from an accident in the service 30+ years ago), have trouble with serious walking and jogging. Nonetheless, just bought some MBT shoes and hope to also incorporate them into my regime, but on a very limited basis....maybe a daily walk around the block. I live in an urban area, am married, have 2 adult children who have grown and moved.
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Is the exercise ball a better choice than the balance disc?- Tuesday 11 September, 2007
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From: Diane Richards
Long form:
Is the exercise ball a better exercise choice than the balance discs? I am interested in core strengthening and don’t have a lot of space. I was going to use the ball as a chair but wonder if the disc would be just as effective |
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Taralyn Jensen-Jones is a certified FitBall® Master Trainer, featured in two popular exercise videos: FitBALL® 101: Exercises for Plus Size, Under Active Adults and FitBALL® Kids. She is also the owner of a new business, selling fitness and rehab equipment to individuals, community groups, and organizations. 
