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Don't really know where to put this post so will try here.
I've seen a exercise ball which is half moon shaped and knobbly rubber with a hard flat base that sits on the floor. You stand on it and it's really good for balance and squat exercises. I've been trawling the web but just find the big round balls. Does anyone know what I'm talking about and where to get them?
Thanks 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Beverley, I've got one. It was given to me as a present a few years ago. I'll try to find out where it came from tonight. 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I use one but it's at the gym... think it's a Bosu or something like that. Squats are better if you use two of 'em. One for each foot, that way you can keep feet flattish rather than have them at an awkward angle on the side of the ball.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Yep, it's a Bosu. A few years back I got some personal training and the instructor liked to torture me on all the core strength exercise gear. I never saw anyone else use it in my 2 years at the gym. I'm sure he enjoyed making me look like a pillock, but I did notice a big improvement in fitness when I hit the slopes.
You don't need 2 (and they are a bit expensive) to squat. There's a lot of different exercises you can do with them, including putting it upside-down and squating on that (but get someone to help as it's bloody difficult to get on!).
If you want to squat on the squidgy side, I'd suggest http://www.physicalcompany.co.uk/products/product_detail.asp?productId=BD4 as they are cheaper.
Last edited by Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do. on Wed 14-11-07 12:58; edited 1 time in total
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rob@rar, that's it! Brilliant! Thanks everyone.
Though at £80 I think I will have to make do with balancing on 1 rather than 1 for each foot. Before I order one, I never actually used it. Do you recommend it?
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Beverley, I got mine in TK Maxx
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You only need one. They do work, but most people don't know what they are, so they don't tend to get used much.
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Thank you everyone, definitely ordering one. It's for my husband's Christmas present, but it will be one of those 'sharing' presents!
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Beverley, dont go for a very cheap one as they tend to deflate easily...
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Bones, one legged squats on the flat side.
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You know it makes sense.
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I have a balance cushion, tis a flatish ball device that enables you to carry out a variety of drills.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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sod that flat side, try standing on the soft side on one leg.....
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Poster: A snowHead
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| skimottaret wrote: |
| Beverley, dont go for a very cheap one as they tend to deflate easily... |
Wish I'd seen that bit of advice last week.  Have just taken delivery of a cheap one and it does indeed deflate easily. On the other hand, when you're learning to balance on one of these b*ggers for the first time, it's probably something of an advantage (or at least a potential saving of medical bills) if it's not pumped up too much.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Pump up the volume!!!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Beverley, I'm sure it will. Mine is a Gaiam imitation, for £43.94 inc p&p.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Beverley, BOSU is the "original" version and a good one IMO. go to your gym and see what they use.
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OK, so I asked about the Bosu ball before - how on earth do you use them one for each foot for squats? I could just about see your hands balancing on a single one whilst you legs did the squats, but for your legs doing squats  I've got visions of space hoppers attached to feet here.
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Megamum, some BOSU "balls" come in different shapes. I think they are refering to the type that is shaped like a dome with a hard flat surface on one side or the kind that are disc shaped.
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something similar on ebay at min item no. 330187950133 end time 20-Nov-07 12:35:46 GMT)
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FAQ
) - think I'm the only one in our gym that uses it 
Loads of different exercises for it and great for core strength. Squat on the flat side rather than the soft side 
- but do two legs with bar weights, but only about 25 - 30 kgs.
