Frostyjan, did you buy new stability ball?

Vintage VFer · 05-26-21, 01:04 PM

I'm hoping that your arm has completely healed by now.

Did you decide to get another ball? If so, what brand did you choose. I'm figuring you picked the best one that could be found.

My stability ball is old enough that I don't remember when I bought it...

frostyjan · 05-26-21, 05:42 PM

Hi!
I got the one in the link below. I didn't get the best one I could find, because I lost my nerve to use it as bench for flys/presses or any exercise that calls for me sitting on it!

I am using my step as a bench/seat because I feel too vulnerable sitting on any kind of ball with weights in my hands.

My arm is healed, but unfortunately, I probably need a second surgery to get full range of motion in my wrist. I can't supinate enough to do a regular bicep curl and can't quite do tricep pushups with a straight elbow. A weird complication, but I am grateful to be as far along as I am right now!

I hope you find a really strong, anti-burst ball that you can have full confidence in!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

fanofladyvols · 05-26-21, 10:16 PM

frosty Jan so glad to hear you're getting better and hope you continue to improve.

You know I haven't used the stability ball as a weight bench since your other post. I only use it for stretching and some pilates ab/leg moves.

What are you still using your stability ball for?

Vintage VFer · 05-28-21, 12:29 PM

Jan - I'm sorry you will have to go through a second surgery. Fingers crossed that all goes well and you can get back to normal. Thanks for the ball rec!

Linda - I have hesitated to do any ball work, too!

frostyjan · 05-29-21, 12:35 PM

Thanks for the well wishes ladies!!

I am using my ball for hamstring, inner thigh and ab work.

Still plenty of uses, but the risk of using it with weights is greater than the reward at this point!

warriorprincess · 05-30-21, 10:25 AM

My favorite exercises on the ball, where I don't think I'd get hurt if it popped, is

1) the incline dumbell bicep curl. This takes a lot of compressive force off my spine when doing curls.

2) L-flys, which is a staple of mine to try to keep my shoulders healthy. It just happens to be a good height to prop my elbow on.

3) Shins on the ball push-ups. These are great when I haven't been doing push-ups regularly and I'm trying to build my strength back up.

I do love ab exercises on the ball, but until I get a new one, I'm avoiding them. I know my ball is over 10 years old, and I don't entirely trust it.

warriorprincess · 05-30-21, 11:16 AM

There's a Bob and Brad stability ball! That's kind of cool, but I just bought the URBNFit because I like big balls, I cannot lie, and I got the 85 cm one.

adawn · 05-30-21, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by warriorprincess

...but I just bought the URBNFit because I like big balls, I cannot lie...

Hoping I caught a reference to a popular old school song. If not, I apologize for my one-track mind.

Kitten · 05-30-21, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adawn

Hoping I caught a reference to a popular old school song. If not, I apologize for my one-track mind.

The one that also just happens to mention Jane Fonda?

I love that song. I sing it to my cats at least once a day.

Vintage VFer · 06-01-21, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by warriorprincess

There's a Bob and Brad stability ball! That's kind of cool, but I just bought the URBNFit because I like big balls, I cannot lie, and I got the 85 cm one.

Sir Mix-a-Lot!!!

LOL, I love Old School. (As you can see in my sig.)

Some songs stick in your head forever.

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05-26-21, 01:04 PM
Vintage VFer VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Frostyjan, did you buy new stability ball? I'm hoping that your arm has completely healed by now. Did you decide to get another ball? If so, what brand did you choose. I'm figuring you picked the best one that could be found. My stability ball is old enough that I don't remember when I bought it... __________________ Goal:250 / Done101 POSTURE CHECK!

05-26-21, 05:42 PM
frostyjan VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Near Rochester, NY	I ordered a new one Hi! I got the one in the link below. I didn't get the best one I could find, because I lost my nerve to use it as bench for flys/presses or any exercise that calls for me sitting on it! I am using my step as a bench/seat because I feel too vulnerable sitting on any kind of ball with weights in my hands. My arm is healed, but unfortunately, I probably need a second surgery to get full range of motion in my wrist. I can't supinate enough to do a regular bicep curl and can't quite do tricep pushups with a straight elbow. A weird complication, but I am grateful to be as far along as I am right now! I hope you find a really strong, anti-burst ball that you can have full confidence in! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

05-26-21, 10:16 PM
fanofladyvols Join Date: May 2004 Location: Modify City, State of Fierce	frosty Jan so glad to hear you're getting better and hope you continue to improve. You know I haven't used the stability ball as a weight bench since your other post. I only use it for stretching and some pilates ab/leg moves. What are you still using your stability ball for? __________________ Don't just work hard, work smart....Pat Head Summitt Never give up on your body!-- Miranda Esmonde-White Word/Guiding Principle for 2024: Embrace: embrace my faith, my family, my friends, myself, the process, the progress, the hard work, the strength program I choose, the recovery methods and rest I need, my life, the good times, and the memories of good people.

05-28-21, 12:29 PM
Vintage VFer VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Jan - I'm sorry you will have to go through a second surgery. Fingers crossed that all goes well and you can get back to normal. Thanks for the ball rec! Linda - I have hesitated to do any ball work, too! __________________ Goal:250 / Done101 POSTURE CHECK!

05-29-21, 12:35 PM
frostyjan VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Near Rochester, NY	Thanks for the well wishes ladies!! I am using my ball for hamstring, inner thigh and ab work. Still plenty of uses, but the risk of using it with weights is greater than the reward at this point!

05-30-21, 10:25 AM
warriorprincess Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: West Palm Beach, FL	My favorite exercises on the ball, where I don't think I'd get hurt if it popped, is 1) the incline dumbell bicep curl. This takes a lot of compressive force off my spine when doing curls. 2) L-flys, which is a staple of mine to try to keep my shoulders healthy. It just happens to be a good height to prop my elbow on. 3) Shins on the ball push-ups. These are great when I haven't been doing push-ups regularly and I'm trying to build my strength back up. I do love ab exercises on the ball, but until I get a new one, I'm avoiding them. I know my ball is over 10 years old, and I don't entirely trust it. __________________ Nancy S. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~* You're only 1 workout away from a good mood.

05-30-21, 11:16 AM
warriorprincess Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: West Palm Beach, FL	There's a Bob and Brad stability ball! That's kind of cool, but I just bought the URBNFit because I like big balls, I cannot lie, and I got the 85 cm one. __________________ Nancy S. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~* You're only 1 workout away from a good mood.