Get on the Ball!

One more suggestion regarding using an exercise or balance ball for improved health... works for kids, teenagers and adults:

Try replacing your computer desk chair with an exercise ball.

You'll notice improved posture, better energy, improved ability to focus, better balance... even better abs! Cool!

Several of our Practice Members who need to sit at their desks for many hours each day have purchased "The Balance Ball Chair" from Gaiam.com. We have one in our office as well. I love it! You just feel healthier (and taller!) while sitting on it vs. a standard chair.

So, if you or your kids can't avoid sitting for long periods of time, you can definitely improve your surroundings by using a ball.

I've even heard of a few very proactive, wellness-oriented schools using balls instead of chairs in the classroom! Think about it... once the novelty wears off for the kids, sitting on a ball is producing constant proprioception throughout the day.... brain produces high doses of dopamine and serotonin.... kids are happier, more balanced, can focus better, and are more capable of learning and remembering.

Makes SO much sense.