Wonder if this works..

Veelyn · Feb 4th, 2008, 01:29 PM

I have been trying to lose about 15-20 pounds. I am 5'11 and weigh about 190.

Anywho, I saw "The Bender Ball" on tv. I HATE doing regular crunches, heck even exercising period, but I thought this would be GREAT..Has anyone tried this? Do you all think it works?

TIA!

https://www.benderball.tv/spark/inde...g=bbaisseag100

paula2329 · Feb 4th, 2008, 03:03 PM

You might not want hear this but 90% of the weight loss battle is diet. Cut back on your calories to 1200 and exercise and you'll lose weight!

bagaholic85 · Feb 4th, 2008, 03:40 PM

i think in terms of an investment of use when it comes to exercise equipment. perhaps a pilates ball might be better? you can use it for EVERYTHING (even bouncing on it :)

cosmogrl5 · Feb 4th, 2008, 04:37 PM

Actually, my sister said that she ordered this last week. I don't think she got it in the mail yet though. I will have to check with her and let you know.

Veelyn · Feb 4th, 2008, 05:22 PM

Oh thanks!^^

And I was looking at this just for the simple fact that my abs really are the only part of my body I want to work on.. of course with cardio and lifting a little.. =]

azhangie · Feb 4th, 2008, 05:22 PM

I saw that commercial on tv before...and i dunno. If you're trying to get some ab definition it could only help not hurt. But if ure trying to lose weight, i wouldnt waste my time on it. Just get out and walk or run 2 miles, u'll see the weight come off way faster than sitting on that ball.

-I've seen too many gadgets that are suppose to help you lose weight...and honestly they dont work unless ure doing cardio as well. These little things should only add to ur routine, not be ur routine.

azhangie · Feb 4th, 2008, 05:24 PM

Oh and i have to add that doing crunches with anything behind ur tailbone could potentially bruise it, and when that happens u literally cant sit down.

paula2329 · Feb 4th, 2008, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azhangie

I saw that commercial on tv before...and i dunno. If you're trying to get some ab definition it could only help not hurt. But if ure trying to lose weight, i wouldnt waste my time on it. Just get out and walk or run 2 miles, u'll see the weight come off way faster than sitting on that ball.

-I've seen too many gadgets that are suppose to help you lose weight...and honestly they dont work unless ure doing cardio as well. These little things should only add to ur routine, not be ur routine.

anhangie....I totally agree with you!

macbagger · Feb 4th, 2008, 09:16 PM

My suggestion would be a regular physio ball - they are relatively inexpensive and can be used for lots of things - crunches, pushups, etc. - plus any free weight exercises are MUCH harder if you do them seated on the ball since you have to use your abs to stay balanced. Agree with the other posters, cardio and diet will definitely help lean you out and emphasize your abs even more. Good luck !!

effinhaute · Feb 4th, 2008, 10:39 PM

It looks pretty cool for defining abs.. but to reach your goal of weight loss I don't think the bender thing would work. Like the other girls have said, its about diet and doing cardio. Doing core work only helps to a certain extent but you need to shed the fat thats on top.

Feb 4th, 2008, 01:29 PM	#1
Veelyn ♥ Bill ♥ Location: The Zou!	Wonder if this works.. I have been trying to lose about 15-20 pounds. I am 5'11 and weigh about 190. Anywho, I saw "The Bender Ball" on tv. I HATE doing regular crunches, heck even exercising period, but I thought this would be GREAT..Has anyone tried this? Do you all think it works? TIA! https://www.benderball.tv/spark/inde...g=bbaisseag100 __________________

Feb 4th, 2008, 03:03 PM	#2
paula2329 Member	Re: Wonder if this works.. You might not want hear this but 90% of the weight loss battle is diet. Cut back on your calories to 1200 and exercise and you'll lose weight!

Feb 4th, 2008, 03:40 PM	#3
bagaholic85 Member Location: i <3 ny	Re: Wonder if this works.. i think in terms of an investment of use when it comes to exercise equipment. perhaps a pilates ball might be better? you can use it for EVERYTHING (even bouncing on it :)

Feb 4th, 2008, 04:37 PM	#4
cosmogrl5 Member	Re: Wonder if this works.. Actually, my sister said that she ordered this last week. I don't think she got it in the mail yet though. I will have to check with her and let you know. __________________

Feb 4th, 2008, 05:22 PM	#5
Veelyn ♥ Bill ♥ Location: The Zou!	Re: Wonder if this works.. Oh thanks!^^ And I was looking at this just for the simple fact that my abs really are the only part of my body I want to work on.. of course with cardio and lifting a little.. =] __________________

Feb 4th, 2008, 05:22 PM	#6
azhangie Piggy Fajita Location: I see cows and hills	Re: Wonder if this works.. I saw that commercial on tv before...and i dunno. If you're trying to get some ab definition it could only help not hurt. But if ure trying to lose weight, i wouldnt waste my time on it. Just get out and walk or run 2 miles, u'll see the weight come off way faster than sitting on that ball. -I've seen too many gadgets that are suppose to help you lose weight...and honestly they dont work unless ure doing cardio as well. These little things should only add to ur routine, not be ur routine. __________________ coffee addiction

Feb 4th, 2008, 05:24 PM	#7
azhangie Piggy Fajita Location: I see cows and hills	Re: Wonder if this works.. Oh and i have to add that doing crunches with anything behind ur tailbone could potentially bruise it, and when that happens u literally cant sit down. __________________ coffee addiction

Feb 4th, 2008, 09:16 PM	#9
macbagger Member	Re: Wonder if this works.. My suggestion would be a regular physio ball - they are relatively inexpensive and can be used for lots of things - crunches, pushups, etc. - plus any free weight exercises are MUCH harder if you do them seated on the ball since you have to use your abs to stay balanced. Agree with the other posters, cardio and diet will definitely help lean you out and emphasize your abs even more. Good luck !!

Feb 4th, 2008, 10:39 PM	#10
effinhaute Member Location: Manhattan, NY	Re: Wonder if this works.. It looks pretty cool for defining abs.. but to reach your goal of weight loss I don't think the bender thing would work. Like the other girls have said, its about diet and doing cardio. Doing core work only helps to a certain extent but you need to shed the fat thats on top.