Using Office Chairs for Fitness

Many people are trying to find time during their hectic schedule for fitness. Although it may not seem like a very effective method, office chairs can be used for a certain degree of physical activity, whilst still allowing for productivity.

A more modern approach to the office chair is using an exercise ball. These balls allow a person to perform core strength training and improve posture and balance as well as fitness.
It is important when choosing an exercise ball to purchase the right size.

For someone who is 4’11” to 5’4”, a 55 cm ball is appropriate. A 65 cm ball should be used by people ranging from 5’5” to 5’11”, while a 75 cm ball should be used by people with a height between 6’0” and 6’7”.

Many manufacturers and activize offer exercise balls that are resistant to bursting and can hold up to 600 lbs, so even the overweight or obese can use this method to improve their health.

A person wishing to use an exercise ball as a chair should evaluate their overall health and determine how long they can sit on the ball safely and comfortably.

By building up the amount of time every day, one can easily work their way up to using the ball for the full workday.
There are a few companies that now offer ball chairs.

They are typically chairs that already have an exercise ball placed in the middle. This provides a way for core training and posture while still providing the stability of a traditional chair.

Although exercise balls offer a more proficient way to improve health, physical fitness can still be improved in a traditional office chair. There are simple exercises that target the abdominal, back, and leg muscles that can be done in any environment.

Choosing the right chair for a particular need is important, and can increase productivity and the well-being of the person using it.