Using a Medicine Ball in the Workplace

[Deofuta]

Hey all,

I work in an office, and just now I actually found a giant medicine ball in one of the closets. After seeing someone use it in the Escapist pokewalker special I am suddenly intrigued by the experience. What are the benefits of using a ball instead of an actual chair? Is it for pure entertainment? Or is there an actual therapeutic idea behind it? Will I get laughed at?

Thanks in advanced for the info!

 

[Sleekgiant]

Well for one you will lose all back support of a chair, you will probably fall off of it, then get laughed at.

 

[Deofuta]

Yes well at least I am in an enclosed office, and not a cubicle. So the worst would be either a frightening combo of person walking in/ simultaneous loss of control. Which may just be funny enough for me to be able to laugh at myself, or just making a loud bang and hearing snickers in the other room.

 

[Sir Kemper]

Perhaps you should ask the escapist's own Jordan Deam?


Now, where's he gotten too? Probably rolled away on his ball again...

 

[Deofuta]

I should have realized it was Mr. Dream ("On the Ball durp") Ive taken it out now and am trying it, so far its pretty weird.

 

[TheFacelessOne]

I would prefer an actual chair.

 

[muckinscavitch]

They say it helps build inner core muscles, which helps you in day to day life and also helps prevent back strain and such by having a stronger core. It is easily recommended by physicians, if you use it correctly.

 

[Nalgas D. Lemur]

Some people claim that it's good for their posture and makes them more comfortable. It mostly just makes my back hurt.

 

[Deofuta]

Im using it right now, and while I feel like there is a lot of pressure that was removed from my lower back, I am having this compulsion to roll it around and around, is that the incorrect thing to do? Should I be staying ramrod straight with no movement?

Wow, quite a serious discussion for whats really a giant bouncy ball

 

[WINDOWCLEAN2]

Giant Ball + Bungie cord + Tenis Racket = Worlds biggest bouncy bally thingy.

DO IT. you know you want to heeheeheeheehee)

 

[Deofuta]

hmmmm there could be a bungie chord, but it would break my precious racket

 

[tiredinnuendo]

I think perhaps that you are misinformed as to what a "medicine ball" is, as I cannot imagine that sitting on one would be very comfortable.

That said, an excercise ball is supposed to be good for your leg muscles and lower back. I had one briefly, but I mostly just played with it (bounce bounce bounce) and then when I was stuck on a conference call and suddenly found that I couldn't lean back in my chair, I decided it was time for the ball to go.

- J

 

[Deofuta]

Its odd because it most certainly is not a medicine ball that I normally see (those small round heavy as hell things) However it has "Medicine Ball" In large print on the side. Could be a brand name maybe?