Ledragomma - English

The double S of good posture
The structure of our vertebral column, by interacting with the musculature, is responsible for the erect position, the support of the body weight (head, pectoral belt and chest) and the movements of the trunk. In the correct position it can be seen as a double “S”. The centre of gravity of the single parts of the body (pelvis, chest and head) are placed on a vertical line that represents the best line for the distribution of the weight on the tissues.

The movement that feeds the tissues
Every single cell in our body needs the fundamental substances for nutrition and growth. Only 10% of our organism is, however, directly linked to the blood circulation.The remaining tissues receive the necessary nutritional substances from the surrounding areas. Movement and changes of position are translated, depending on the different pressures generated, into a sort of “pump effect” which is fundamental for the transportation of the nutritional substances.

Conclusions:
An incorrect posture which gives rise to a lack of balance in the distribution of body weight ends up by damaging the tissues - good posture and therefore a balanced distribution of the weight permit the preservation of the tissues. Movement and the resulting variable distribution of weight supply the tissues with the necessary nutritional substances, maintaining them elastic, resistant and keeping the muscles fit.

See also:

• Fit-Sit - The special cushion
• Sitsolution - healthy and effective alternative to the traditional chair
• Exercise program
• Exercise for woman

A great number of the health problems that afflict us, among which back-ache, are the result of our “modern” style of life. We sit down for too long on school benches, at work and even during our free time. This lack of movement leads to the loss of the natural training of our musculature in the end becoming a very serious factor of risk for our health. Reinforcing the muscles of the back and adequately sufficient motor activity not only prevent possible back-aches but at the same time the wellbeing of the body and the mind is also stimulated. There is a whole series of difficult and tiring methods that wasteful not only because of the time needed but also for the money spent, and then usually only have some sense and efficacy when applied under the guidance of an expert.
Nevertheless, not all revel in practising this kind of physical exercise. The Original PEZZI gym ball instead, offers the opportunity of keeping your back fit, without effort or sweat, when you are free from normal working activity and during spare time. Just sit on the Original PEZZI gym ball every now and then, and consider it a sort of movable chair that stimulates the muscles of the back to preserve a certain amount of support and balance. In this way you no longer just sit statically, but dynamically. It is a simple method for training the back, efficacious and tested - it can even be used as a simple pastime.

Rest the abdomen on the Sit Bike Ball, hands on the floor. Move your hands forward until your knees rest on the Sit Bike Ball. Bend your legs to reach a kneeling position on the Sit Bike Ball, move your body weight slightly forward until your arms are perpendicular to the floor; without moving your hands move your body weight back.

Abdominals, rachis extensors, glutei, thigh flexors - Basic exercises

Starting from a kneeling position, rest the abdomen on the Sit Bike Ball and push yourself forward with your feet until your legs are outstretched. Slip forward and bring your hands to the floor beyond the Sit Bike Ball.
Return to the starting position.

• As above slip forward extending your legs and keeping them raised while your hands rest on the floor. Return by pushing back with your hands.

Rachis extensors, glutei - Basic exercises

Starting from a sitting position move the feet forward with small steps in order to rest the back on the Sit Bike Ball, leaving the arms out and relaxed. From this position extend and bend the legs rolling with the back on the Sit Bike Ball, trying to help balance with the arms.

• As above keeping the legs together.

Quadriceps, abdominals, rachis extensors - Basic exercises