would this product be a good cheaper alternative for core training like those 1/2 balance balls? BOSU Balance Trainer?
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Hi David, While I find this product a useful adjunct to my workouts, it is not a substitute for core training on either a BOSU or balance ball.
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Don't know about it being an alternative. I use it to kneel on for my weight bearing exercise. But, I suppose it can be used for one-leg balancing exercise. It is thick enough for that.
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Yes, it is definitely an affordable spin. I have mine for a year-and I believe I like it as well as the ones I use in the gym. Go for it!!
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Yeah but it'd be kind if awkward I think. But yeah the resistance works either way. I don't recommend the machine for really hard core workouts. It will only hold up for light use.
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I'm honestly not sure...It strengthens your core, even more so when you contract your muscles properly when using it. I've never been a huge fan of exercise balls & sit-ups because of lower back issues, but I love this machine and I have noticed my posture has improved. Sorry I wasn't of more help...
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Classic offers more exercise options in my opinion and the opinion of my PT. It remains easy to use from beginner level to the the difficult more advanced core exercises. I've used it and a smaller, not-as-strong teen has used it effectively.
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The felt is much cheaper than normal balls and wears out quickly. If you dont hit hard you should be OK.
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i tried it and it was not to comfortable. You would probably be better off with an exercise ball chair. It is also on the large side and doesn't easily fit in a regular chair.
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It is OK. It is a little harder to move around than it looks on the commercials. It is good for toning, not so great for building a lot of muscle mass. All in all it is good for the price, it will be hard to find something more versatile for less than $200.
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I don't know how you got my information but I don't sell this product, I purchased this product, which I love. Just go to any sport store and get a balance ball the same size. Will work perfectly!
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Yes. It is much more versatile. This also makes it much easier to increase or decrease the difficulty of any particular exercise. Great product!!!
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You could use bands but I think the dumbbells are a better workout. 2 sets of two different weights would be a good start and then more later as you get stronger. As far as how heavy?, that's up to your current strength level but starting lighter is smarter as you are required to use them and focus on balance at the same time. I recommend a chin up bar but it does not need to be fancy. I also recommend the medicine balls. I bought an 8# and 10# ball which has its advantages and disadvantages. I have 2 different weights to use with the different exercises but when you have to use them both, the two sizes make it asymmetrical but still workable. I may buy another one of each since 4 balls come in handy for the later workouts. I really enjoy rolling out the muscle groups and think a foam roller is important but it does not need to be expensive. Cheap ones may get flattened after a short while so I wouldn't get too cheap with this item. Hope this helps.
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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.
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i think you can either concentrate on working your legs or your core muscles...once you get momentum, it would be a solid workout for your core...i just tried it with no leg involvement and it was easy to maintain momentum...good luck and i hope you find this helpful and enjoy your machine...dt
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I have no idea... the person to ask would be a physical therapist especially one who also is trained in Pilates, as these balls are a favorite at Pilates studios. It really depends on what exercises you intend to use it for.
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My BOSU at home has a diameter of 24.5 inches (including the rim) or 22.25 inches (not including the rim) and a height of 10 inches when fully inflated. As far as I can tell, it's the same size or nearly the same size as the big one I use at the gym. I also bought a BOSU Sport balance trainer for my mom, which is smaller (21.5" diameter, 7.25" height) and lighter. The BOSU sport is about 50% cheaper and seems almost equally useful for the balance exercises that I do, but it's less robust, and may not be as good for certain exercises. Depends what you want it for.
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You use this in place of training wheels. Once your child feels comfortable with training wheels, in order to teach balancing, you can use this product. It's a back saver! :)
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As Bonnie said, it's good asa low impact device that will keep you moving. As any lose weight program you have to use it regularly and still have a good diet plan to supplement your weight lose routine. It doesn't have any settings to change the friction so to enhance your experience some hand or ankle weights work well with the cycle. I prefer using both. Good Luck, Denny