by Chris Freytag | September 24th, 2009 | Comments (0)
topic: Fitness | tags: balanceball, burn-calories, cardio, CorePlus Reformer, fitness dvds, hand weights, how to burn calories in a small space, indoor workouts, pilates, resistance band, step platform, Yoga
The total body conditioning class I teach is always packed — like 70 people. Each participant literally gets about a 3 x 3 foot area to move in, and we use a step platform, hand weights and a resistance band. I had a gal after class today come up to me and say, “We are packed in this room like sardines, but we still get such a great workout.” She’s correct. I often remind the class that we are burning like 600 calories yet barely moving out of our little space — that’s amazing.
by Gaiam Staff | August 31st, 2009 | Comments (2)
topic: Gaiam Happenings | tags: balanceball, exercise ball, Gaiam employee picnic, stability ball
You’d be amazed what you can make from an exercise ball. We were today when 20-some teams transformed BalanceBalls into all manner of animal, vegetable and mineral, competing during our summer picnic to win gift certificates to the Gaiam Café.
by Everett | August 20th, 2009 | Comments (16)
topic: Gaiam Happenings | tags: balance balls, balanceball, ball chair, employees, exercise ball chairs, gaiam, staff
Being the original ball chair people, Gaiam employees tend to do a little more bouncing during the day than at most companies. A picture is worth a thousand words, so let’s go on a quick walk around our department …
To the left is me, Everett. I make sure search engines like the one on my shirt bring you to Gaiam when you search for stuff like Balance Ball Chair.
by Chris Freytag | January 27th, 2009 | Comments (1)
topic: Fitness, Weight Loss | tags: balanceball, cardio machine, dumbbells, elliptical trainer, home gym, mini stepper, pedometer, resistance bands, stability ball, sticky mat, strength training, workout-DVDs, yoga mat
Last week I wrote about keeping your gym membership and focusing on the gym amenities you really use. But if getting to the gym isn’t working for you, I suggest stocking your home with a few well-chosen pieces of exercise gear to help you start or maintain a consistent fitness regimen. Having your own gear handy puts you in control. It saves you time, since you never have to drive to and from the health club. It gives you a weatherproof alternative to outdoor activities like walking or biking. And it lets you squeeze in exercise in the morning before the kids wake up, in the evening while you’re watching your favorite TV show …
by Chris Freytag | January 6th, 2009 | Comments (9)
topic: Fitness, Health & Wellness, Weight Loss | tags: balanceball, ball exercises, exercise ball, exercises for hips, glutes and thighs, sitting on a ball, stability ball
I love to use a stability ball with my personal training clients and in my strength training classes. Stability balls, also called fitness balls, BalanceBalls or Swiss balls, add that extra balance challenge, involving your core muscles in every move. They add fun and variety, they’re affordable and easy to move around, and their uses are numerous!
