Cheap rebounder should this work ?

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trigeek
trigeek Member Posts: 916
edited June 2014 in Complementary and Holistic Medicine and Treatment

Hi Gals,

 Since I work in front of the computer all day long decided to utilize and exercise ball instead of the stiff office chair to strengthen my back/abs.

Then I found myself bouncing on it, felt pretty good.. then Ithought.. hmm could this be substituted for the rebounder ? It basically feels like the same thing.

 Thoughts .. you rebound junkies ?

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  • trigeek
    trigeek Member Posts: 916
    edited November 2008

    oh and I had an unexpected benefit from bouncing. I am kind of depressed had my hyst/oopher 3 weeks ago topped with arimidex really threw me in a loop.

    After bouncing on the ball for a couple of minutes I really feel good !

    Yoga ball as an antidepressant ?

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  • FloridaLady
    FloridaLady Member Posts: 2,155
    edited November 2008

    trigeek how are you?  I have not seen you online in a while.

    Flalady

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  • trigeek
    trigeek Member Posts: 916
    edited November 2008

    Hey gf !!! just pm'ing you now, things are good ! chugging along

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  • twirlgirl
    twirlgirl Member Posts: 212
    edited November 2008

    From the perspcetive of core strength and the lymph system, the bouncing on a exercise ball and mini-tramp are very comparable. Just be careful, of course you know this...the ball is easier to fall off from. My PT said that using the ball for a computer chair is not a good idea, however, as you brain needs to fully engage with core balance issues and doing "brain work" at the same time...not good.

    Just take breaks from the computer and bounce on your ball, maybe?

    have fun!

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  • EWB
    EWB Member Posts: 2,927
    edited December 2008

    ball bouncing and rebounder are good exercise, great for depression- as is any exercise!  I find it easier on hips and knees, great for when feet hurt. 

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