Gypsy Quilter Purple Sit Upon?
 

I am thinking of purchasing the sit upon since I spend so many hours in front of the machine. Anyone have it? Bought it? Reactions? Opinions? Thanks!

What is it?

here's a link http://www.createforless.com/The+Gyp...pid159084.aspx

I have one. Unfortunately, it is now in a corner, gathering dust. When I first sat on one at the LQS, I thought it was very comfie and I hoped that it would help with the backache that I get after being at my machine for too long. I don't think I noticed any difference and after I moved it once, I didn't bother to put it back on my chair): Seemed like such a good idea at the time. Maybe it will work for you, though.

I tried one at my LQS. I felt it was very wobbly, which, I was told, was to build up "core"muscles, thus avoiding the aching backs we get from sitting at the machine so long. I did not buy one. Linda

I think it's just another fad, might help some people, especially if they believe in it enough. Having a good chair with back support and putting your sewing machine at the proper height, as well as getting up frequently and stretching would probably help more, and there's no price tag attached.

I bought something similiar at either Walmart or Meijer for about $15. It is in the exercise equipment section. Like someone else posted, it is a core building tool. I used it when I first got it and boy did it really make my lats and abdomen ache after awhile but then again, it was doing its job! I must have taken it off my chair for some reason and now I have no idea where it is! It definately made me sit up straighter and I always felt my caboose was tilting off the edge. (Which is probably the purpose of it!)

Here is a link to one similiar to the one I purchased http://www.walmart.com/ip/Altus-Core...-Disc/10270007

I hated sitting on one but some of my guild members love theirs.

Thank you for the link QuiltnNan I haven't seen one of these before, looks interesting.

don't like the looks of. mt setter doener would look like I was setting on a bed of nails.
just my opinion.

LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT. Yes, it does work the core muscles, but for me, I first bought one for work because I was sitting in front of a computer all day in a chair that didn't really fit. The typing was worse as the keyboard could not be placed in an ergonomically correct place. Once I got it, everything was better. I then purchased a second one for the backless stool I sit on to sew. Yet again, LOVE IT.

Laurie

I've had one for over 6 months and love it. I'm tall and trying to find a chair that is high enough to be comfortable is always a problem. I also have arthritis in my lower back. It took a little while to get used to, but now I wouldn't sit a long time without it. For me, it was definitely worth the price.

I agree with Dunster. I did buy one of those at a sale and didn't like it. I gave it to my mom and the ladies in her Senior group - no one wanted it. I am sure it works for some but we just felt like we were wobbling around.

Bought it, use it, love it

My friend has one and everytime I sit on it I wobble and almost fall off! :D You need good balance to stay on it.

I think it's great for taking to retreats where you have chairs with very little padding or support.

I don't know about that, but there are balance ball chairs out there that help relieve back strain and are actually recommended by physical therapists and chiropracters. I used to work with a bookeeper who used a balance ball part of the day when she needed a break from the office chair. They look something like this one: http://www.gaiam.com/basic-balance-b...efault,pd.html
You can google it and compare prices. Good luck

I don't like mine, I felt too wobbly, but my husband likes it in the car, he has a bad hip. (He doesn't drive).

Some of my guild members have a cushion that is gel filled. Some got them from a TV ad, others from a medical supply store, they are made for wheelchairs. They love them.

If you have a large yoga ball, try using it as your 'chair' while you sew. It will give you the same benefits - helps strengthen your core and tighten abdominal muscles. I occasionally switch to mine if I'm having lower back issues and it does help.

I hear everyone talking about being wobbly and having a feeling of falling off - like riding your bike the first time, remember way back when? But then you got your balance and off you went. Same idea? Maybe that is what it's benefits are, improving your balance and unconsiously building those inner core muscles, etc? Maybe I will have to give it a try, never considered it before, but after this post, I may think about it now.

I have three of them. One at work, one in the car, one at home. Love it, love it, love it. I actually credit it for being able to move around as well as I can.

Having said that, you will either love it or hate it. Are you attending a quilting retreat any time soon, because probably someone will have one and I'm sure will let you try it. No matter where I go there is someone who asks if they can use it for a little while. I think about 25 percent love it. The remainder hate it. If you have an exercise ball and sitting on it gives your back some relief, I say get it now, but if you aren't sure try to borrow one for an hour or so and see if it helps.

amh

I bought one and didn't care for it. I thought my rear was too big for it or something because as others say it was wobbly, so I put it in our quilt guild auction.

I have had one for many years and love it! I only use it at workshops and get-a-way weekends when my chair is not the correct height. It definitely helps. Before I had one, after a quilting weekend, I walked around like something was shoved up my dupa, due to the chair being too short. My back was literally out of wack due to long hours of sewing with a chair too short. Its worth the money.

I usually don't try things like this but I did as I have back problems and it was suppose to help (NOT). I do not like it at all, it is very difficult to sit on and actually my rear end goes numb sitting on it. Hope this helps, I have heard some love it but for me it did not work.

i know of them being used in schools with kids with attention issues. apparently, the stimulus of having to adjust self etc. helps get mind focused so it can work on other things.

I have one and use it from time to time, especially on wooden or metal chairs. A friend with back and neck pain came to sew with me recently and she used it on top a wooden chair and said it helped a lot.

If you sit on one and wobble then you could definitely benefit from using it. If you wobble it shows that you don't have core stability. Even if you have core stability you need to take a break every so often.

Sit upon
 

I bought 2 of these a cpl. of yrs. ago when we talked about them & pd. more than this for them. I find them to be miserable. Those little nubbies seem to hurt my bottom. They aren't big enough for my bottom either which doesn't help. Yikes, I can't believe I told you I have a big bottom. LOL. At least broader than 13".
My 6 yr. old g-dtr. loves using one as a booster at my dinner table so it wasn't a complete loss.

I don't have the Gypsy. I use my exercise ball. I was using a hard bench, DH offered to buy me a chair for Christmas. We even went shopping but I couldn't get my head around the price of what I liked. Then we realized I would need one of those hard plastic mats under it to protect the carpet from crushing.
We both hit on the idea of trying my exercise ball. It wasn't getting a workout anywhere else! And I had recently started using one at my desk at work.
So far, I like it, but have only used it a few hours in total. Obviously, I have to be really careful with the pins!
Just an idea. I do notice it makes me get up and move around more at the office at least.

I'm a dental hygienist and I have one at work and one at home when I sew. At first I didn't think it made a difference, but now don't want to be without it. I see a Maximized chiropractor and he gave me the balance disc for work and I feel it helps alot.

I found one at a yard sale, not too expensive, bought it, tried it and I like it. I use it with an adjustable office chair that is petty good also. It gives me some relief from sitting too long. I suspect it is a love it or hate it thing. If you could try one somehow before buying it might make you more confidant or get it from someplace that takes returns if you don't like it.

I have one and used it for a while and liked it...It definitely works your core muscles. My only problem is when I sew, I don't sit for long periods, I'm up and down a lot and it does get annoying to keep climbing up on and re-adjusting. If I have to sit for a long time, I get it out for sure.

If you gave your to Good Will, then I have it! I use it and don't mind it. Fortunately I have no back issues, so can't attest to that.

I'm an exercise physiologist who specialized in Fall Prevention (balance and mobility). We use dynadiscs, (expensive version) in our FallProof class extensively. I bought one for my 95 year old mother and suggested she use it while she eats breakfast. I don't think I would recommend sitting on one of these for many hours. OUr classes run for 1 hour and we do many things in the class besides exercising while we are on the dyna disc.

More importantly than this piece of equipment is to set your chair and table height correctly. If you do use one of these for part of the time make sure you adjust your chair to the correct height. I would use the disc for a limited amount of time and build up. I sit on the smooth side, although my mom likes the other side. I'm going to try it while I'm sewing today and see if it helps.

I use it whenever I sit and sew. It keeps me balanced and no sore back. It is a must have for me. My young grandsons think it's fun. It's durable!

My PT says--do not sit for more than one hour at a time. Make sure you are getting up and walking around. I know how tempting it is to keep going with a marathon sewing session but old bones and joints don't like that!

I have used a balance ball at my computer for about a year now and I absolutely LOVE what it's done for my lower back! It honestly has made a big difference. Plus it's fun to bounce around on when I'm listening to music. However, I find that I'm making my mousing wrist VERY sore by pressing on that arm as a means of maintaining my balance, and it's a habit I can't seem to break. I have tendon problems in my wrists already from typing for a living, and I need to be careful with that as I can't retire yet! So I have reluctantly bought myself a standard office chair and I plan on putting a Gypsy sit-upon on my Christmas list so I can get back some of that "wobble and bounce" that I've enjoyed so much from my ball, and hopefully keep my back feeling this good.

I think I'll plunk the ball in front of the TV instead. Who knows, maybe I'll even work out a bit! (Nahhhh)

I had the mouse problem til I put a square of thin wood on my lap and used a wireless micro-mouse on it.