Do ball chairs really work?

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The idea of sitting on an exercise ball instead of a traditional office chair is that the instability of an exercise ball requires the user to increase trunk muscle activation and thus increase core strength, improve posture and decrease discomfort. Another benefit ball chair supporters claim is increased calorie burn.

One may also ask, what are the benefits of a ball chair? 10 Benefits of Using a Ball Chair

• Improve posture. Sitting on a balance ball chair forces you to sit properly, engaging your core muscles and improving your posture each day.
• Causes you to move and change positions frequently.
• Reduce lower back pain.
• Align your spine.
• Core Strengthening.
• Improve Balance.
• Get a workout in.
• Improve your circulation.

Correspondingly, do balance ball chairs really work?

“Sitting on a ball creates an increased load on the lumbar (lower back) spine and discomfort over time. The bottom line: Sitting on a stability ball doesn't automatically improve core strength, but when used correctly and with good posture it offers subtle benefits as an alternate desk chair.

How long should you sit on an exercise ball at work?

It exercises the muscles of the back and pelvic floor and also builds foot and leg muscles. As well as preventing back problems and correcting poor posture, there is also no need to spend 20 minutes trying to pump it up. You can also fit it in your desk drawer, which our research has concluded, a gym ball can not.