I’m about 5’8″ and this has been a back saver. I used to sit in an office chair for over 8 hours per day, which was killing my lower back. Ever since I have switched to the ball my back problems have disappeared.
This ball arrived and my 14 year old daughter who is generally weak and out of shape pumped it up with the hand pump that came with it in about 15 minutes while watching TV without much effort. It is very sturdy and I trust it to not break. I got the red ball because I am 5’8″. The ball looks small to me, but it works perfectly. My old ball was annoying because it would collect dust and get sticky if you didn’t wash it (yuck). But this one does not collect dust or get sticky.
I’ve had this ball for a few days now and use it at work to stretch and occasionally as a seat. At first I thought it would be impossible to inflate the ball to the specified 65 cm diameter, and indeed this was impossible with the included pump. Quite honestly, the pumps with these things are crap, but the ball itself seems to be of high quality. The box includes an adapter so you can use a bicycle pump, and this was MUCH easier than using the one that came with the ball. You may be surprised by how large the ball is when fully inflated, and it is extremely firm. I’m fairly light (for such a manly man) at 147 pounds, and the ball barely compresses under my weight. My expectation is that it will relax and soften a little bit with passing time. It is *relatively* odor free and doesn’t seem to attract dirt.
I hate to say that I chose this exercise ball because it was an awesome color in the photo. And I gotta admit, in real life, it is an awesome color that goes well with our decor.
I am 5’5″ with a long torso/short legs and, unfortunately, this ball is too large for me to do most of the seated exercises. Currently, we have it partially deflated and use it to soothe our cranky newborn who will passes out after we hold him all swaddled up and bounce on it.
As a former gym rat and physio therapy victim, the ball is great. Set up is easy, but it does take awhile for the plastic to soften enough that you can get it round and for the stink to go away. It does not have that cheap, slick GAIM feel that collects near vicinity dirt and hair. Its slightly textured surface has a better grip.
I do like it a lot and would love to buy the same one but in a smaller size, but, alas, they do not manufacture it in the same color. So sad!
After being a “couch potato” for too many years, I am beginning an exercise program to increase core strength and lose some weight. The reviews convinced me to buy this one. (I have the olive color.) I inflated it 80% on the first day, like the instructions said, and over the next 2 days increased it to the full size. (I thought it was full until I checked the exercise ball at my physical therapist.) The stopper comes out easily to add air, and I haven’t had to add air again in the first week. (We did end up using a bicycle pump because it was faster than the one that was included.) I am 5’7″ and this ball seems just right for me. I like the texture because it doesn’t pick up dirt and is not too slick. The thing is, my kids want to play with this ball.
I bought this ball after purchasing another brand and finding it unsatisfactory. The surface of the other ball was sticky and actually took the paint off of the walls wherever it touched them. The walls now need painted because of the other brand of ball. oh yeah, the paint stuck to that other ball and can not be removed. So I decided to try this ball after reading the reviews and researching the company website. I am glad I bought this ball, it works well and does not peel paint. I do not like the pump that it comes with, so I actually used the pump from the other ball. I definitely recommend this ball, it is well made and odor free.
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I’m about 5’8″ and this has been a back saver. I used to sit in an office chair for over 8 hours per day, which was killing my lower back. Ever since I have switched to the ball my back problems have disappeared.
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This ball arrived and my 14 year old daughter who is generally weak and out of shape pumped it up with the hand pump that came with it in about 15 minutes while watching TV without much effort. It is very sturdy and I trust it to not break. I got the red ball because I am 5’8″. The ball looks small to me, but it works perfectly. My old ball was annoying because it would collect dust and get sticky if you didn’t wash it (yuck). But this one does not collect dust or get sticky.
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I love the Ball. It is not thin like most other balls I tried out. It is durable and very affordable. Can’t go wrong with it. – Chris Draper NASM-CPT
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I’ve had this ball for a few days now and use it at work to stretch and occasionally as a seat. At first I thought it would be impossible to inflate the ball to the specified 65 cm diameter, and indeed this was impossible with the included pump. Quite honestly, the pumps with these things are crap, but the ball itself seems to be of high quality. The box includes an adapter so you can use a bicycle pump, and this was MUCH easier than using the one that came with the ball. You may be surprised by how large the ball is when fully inflated, and it is extremely firm. I’m fairly light (for such a manly man) at 147 pounds, and the ball barely compresses under my weight. My expectation is that it will relax and soften a little bit with passing time. It is *relatively* odor free and doesn’t seem to attract dirt.
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I hate to say that I chose this exercise ball because it was an awesome color in the photo. And I gotta admit, in real life, it is an awesome color that goes well with our decor.
I am 5’5″ with a long torso/short legs and, unfortunately, this ball is too large for me to do most of the seated exercises. Currently, we have it partially deflated and use it to soothe our cranky newborn who will passes out after we hold him all swaddled up and bounce on it.
As a former gym rat and physio therapy victim, the ball is great. Set up is easy, but it does take awhile for the plastic to soften enough that you can get it round and for the stink to go away. It does not have that cheap, slick GAIM feel that collects near vicinity dirt and hair. Its slightly textured surface has a better grip.
I do like it a lot and would love to buy the same one but in a smaller size, but, alas, they do not manufacture it in the same color. So sad!
Rating
After being a “couch potato” for too many years, I am beginning an exercise program to increase core strength and lose some weight. The reviews convinced me to buy this one. (I have the olive color.) I inflated it 80% on the first day, like the instructions said, and over the next 2 days increased it to the full size. (I thought it was full until I checked the exercise ball at my physical therapist.) The stopper comes out easily to add air, and I haven’t had to add air again in the first week. (We did end up using a bicycle pump because it was faster than the one that was included.) I am 5’7″ and this ball seems just right for me. I like the texture because it doesn’t pick up dirt and is not too slick. The thing is, my kids want to play with this ball.
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I bought this ball after purchasing another brand and finding it unsatisfactory. The surface of the other ball was sticky and actually took the paint off of the walls wherever it touched them. The walls now need painted because of the other brand of ball. oh yeah, the paint stuck to that other ball and can not be removed. So I decided to try this ball after reading the reviews and researching the company website. I am glad I bought this ball, it works well and does not peel paint. I do not like the pump that it comes with, so I actually used the pump from the other ball. I definitely recommend this ball, it is well made and odor free.