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In this way the compression ratios of the interverte-
bral disks vary. The back muscles are induced even
more to maintain balance and to stabilise the verte-
bral column. Never lose complete contact with the
ball. This exercise has a regenerating and refreshing
effect on the body and mind.
Relaxing in front of the screen
Those who work in front of a screen often suffer
from muscular rigidity and contractions that ap-
pear mainly in the cervical region. In this case it
may be useful, every now and then, to massage
the back of the neck with closed eyes or looking
out of the window. The head must then be slightly
tilted to the right and to the left and doing rotatory
movements, not complete. Even the chest needs
modest side and rotatory bending. Every so often
loosen up the shoulders and the arms.
Maintaining the erect position is an exercise of
physical resistance
As soon as muscle fatigue is noticed go to a chair
with a back that may offer your back good support,
or take a brief pause but taking up a typical coach-
man's position.
A pause can be alternated with sitting down
Sometimes the activity carried on is not always done
sitting down. So, for example when on the telephone,
stand up, stretch your muscles and breathe deeply.
Indispensable relaxation
Even a correct position can become unbalanced
as time passes. Regaining balance is guaranteed
by carrying out contrary movements and by relax-
ing. So make one of the following exercises while
at work:
Lay down...
Lay prone on the Original PEZZI® gym ball. Being
well-supported by the ball, the vertebral column is
flexed. The gentle stretching of the dorsal muscles
produces a pleasant effect, especially in the sacral
region. The dangling head is well-supplied with
blood so that concentration and thought is im-
proved. Leave this position slowly and calmly.
... stretching ...
Rest your back on the ball and while holding on
tightly, spread your legs and feet open. Make sure
that there is good contact between you and the
ball starting from the pelvis to the back of the head.
If the inclination of the back should be too uncom-
fortable, place your hands under the back of your
head. In this way the vertebral column is pulled, the
muscles of the front part of the body are put un-
der traction. Keep your eyes open to help you keep
your balance better.
Leave this position slowly and calmly.
... and relaxing.
Lay down supine and place your legs on the Origi-
nal PEZZI® gym ball. In this way the flow of venous
blood is favoured and stagnation of liquids and
swelling of the lower limbs is avoided. A small pil-
low placed under the head and neck improves
relaxation of the cervical musculature. Open your
arms sideways on the ground with the palms of the
hands turned upwards.
Enjoy this moment of relax. Roll the ball a little,
while forcefully closing and opening your hands.
Leave this position slowly and calmly.
Reciprocal massage with the Original PEZZI®
Activa ball
Straddle on a chair with a back. Another person will
now roll one or two Original PEZZI® Activa® balls
on the shoulders and on the neck as well as along
the right and left sides of the vertebral column,
with the pressure you prefer. We recommend using
the Stimu-Roll® also. For massaging your feet, in-
stead, we recommend Twin-Roll®.
By the way:
The Original PEZZI® Gym Ball adapts very well as a
variant of the chair while doing all daily activities:
In front of the TV, when on the telephone, iron-
ing, during the coffee break or doing household
chores... Never forget that in case of tiredness just
go back to an ordinary chair with a back or take a
few minutes off to rest from the position assumed
up to that moment.
The Original PEZZI® ball for gymnastics
Scarce movement or incorrect movement repre-
sent a rather serious problem for our era. Within
the limits of our possibilities we should try to avoid
such a situation during our daily activity or com-
pensate this lack of movement in our free time.
The lessons of physical education done with the GB
Original PEZZI® ball are a valid and ideal alternative.
This game with the Original PEZZI® ball, almost
imperceptible when done seated, becomes more
enjoyable in its most dynamic form - gymnastics.
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