does the chair aid in core strengthening?
868372
Yes your core is firing all of the time to balance the body thus strengthening it
868373
I find that it does. I have a tendency to slouch and if the chair is properly inflated and you sit with your feet on the ground, you have a will need to tighten your core, just to stay balance. It is not, however, a substitute for ab exercises...just an added bonus.
868374
If you do the exercises that come with the Sivan Health and Fitness chairball it will aid in core strengthening. Hope this helps you.
868375
It probably would if I used it to do exercises to strengthen my core but since I use it at work and tend to focus on what I need to accomplish so I haven't seen anything that would say my core is better. Of course, it might be worse if I hadn't been using the chair. My advice would be to use the chair with targeted exercises for your core. It has helped in the area of improving neck and back strain however.
383794
You can use it for upper and lower body exercises as well as the stomach. There is a video and a large poster with directions and pictures of how to use the chair for each of the different exercises. I was in a wheel chair when I bought it because I had broken my leg and my ankle. After a year of inactivity, I needed to start to exercise again. It worked extremely well for me. I still use it for strengthening exercises.
317401
You can but they are pretty light-weight. Of course you can also do more reps then they do on the video. I also love the chair, you feel very secure on it.
2004452
I have been using a roller similar to this for the last 2 years and it strengthened my core muscles so much that my back issues rarely happen now. I'm 49 years old and had a bought of sciatica as well as back spasms and these roller wheels really help.
588354
Not without a little extra work. The arms for the tray also serve to stabilize the legs of the chair. I suppose you could take a hacksaw to the arms at the bend or find some other piece to serve as a cross brace for the legs.
1839739
Not really it will push you back upright unless you keep your weight on the back of the chair or hold yourself back with your feet.
1644481
The chair is very firm. It is good for my back. I would have preferred the seat to be softer, but it is ok. It is important to have your hips and knees at a 90 degree angle to relieve stress on the back.
1777460
Yes . This chair is flexible for legs so there will hit where it should . second, the pillow can move any time you want
383793
we have been using our chair for over one year. it has served us well. it is great for upper an lower back, stomach crunches and different shoulder and arm muscles. we do recommend it especially for people who can't do strenuous exercise or a lot involving leg mobility. the chair is well made and very durable.
2169689
I use it when I go out to eat, I use a small pillow for my back for stability. Each person using this chair will have different issues. You may want to ask your Dr.
2198626
Yes. You will sit slightly higher than average, but it does not affect motion.
565777
I would think it would. As you balance you are utilizing smaller muscle groups such as hip flexors ( those tendon feeling muscles on the front of your hips) along with your abdominal muscles which support the lower back and hip area.
2187528
Not if your coordinated :) You can use a chair with a back if you want to hold on to something but I don't feel the need for the bar.
565776
Yes, it strengthens and targets the core muscles. A stronger core will help the back.
2204206
I'm sorry but I have only used it to sit the back is strong enough to help you lift yourself up. I hope this helps
5253
NO, the chair is very solid, strong construction.I has been using it for about one year and look brand new
1735186
You place it at the base of your spine and it really doesn't hold your weight, it just makes you use your core muscles. You never lean all the way back on it; it is there to make balancing a little harder which engages more muscles.