Getting Ready for the Ball

I'm getting ready for the ball--the exercise ball.  I'm trying to burn a few extra calories in my sedentary life. Sitting on an Exer-Ball at my desk will accomplish this goal while I do my work.  

Right?

Of the many things heavy people have to consider:

• How wide are the dining booths at the restaurant--do I need a table?
• Is the toilet seat screwed on tightly so it doesn't shift when I sit on it?

I add to this list:

• Is my Exer-ball plug secure?

The pressure required to pop the plug, I'm quite certain, must be equal to my weight times the force it's exerting on the ball's now straining weak spots.  A story problem from Hell.  

H x F = Ker-plow!

I will tape the plug with duct tape, just for some reassurance.  I will likely hear if a problem starts--the ripping of the tape perhaps, or some sideways hiss.  I'm starting to wish it had a handle like a Hippitty-Hop, for something to hold onto to if it starts to move on it's own.  Although I can just see the words "chin injury" written on some future workman's comp claim.  

"How did you do this at work, Mam?"

"I was holding onto my ball with both hands and I rolled forward and knocked my chin on the desk"

Using this ball is supposed to be good for your core, strengthening and tightening every time you feel unbalanced.  It think it will work more like this:  I, engrossed in my work, forget for a moment that I could explode.  At some point, I'll remember and tense up (working my abs). 

Mounting and dismounting the ball takes incredible coordination and bravery.  This activity is the true muscle builder.  There’s the “Take it Backwards” step, followed by a “Wide-Straddle Squat” and finally the “Lift Off Ompf”.  Do this repeatedly and you'll have be ready for the long jump.

You do that ball maneuver and tell me how it goes.  I'm still trying to inflate mine.