Balls

Hype
Hype Posts: 349
edited September 26 in Fitness and Exercise
Balls - the big round things you sit on? Dont know their name....oooo and those medi ones!

Are they really any good or any use? Ive seen exercises with them.....never tried....but if they are good....i have one question...

HOW DO I KNOW WHICH TO BUY!?!??!?!

Please help me :(

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  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    They come in 45cm and 55cm sizes...you pick the one based on your height...I'm 5'4 so I use the 45cm
  • kirstinkrueger
    kirstinkrueger Posts: 346
    The exercise balls? Mines called a body ball. I bought the cheap $12 one at walmart that came with a pump and it works just like the ones at the gym!

    I am 5'9 i use the big one

    and it comes with a chart of different exercises
  • spaztastic13
    spaztastic13 Posts: 229
    There called yoga balls and i have one and love it you can get the DANSKIN but u go buy ur hieght to see what size u need which is on the box and it also comes with a chart to show you what u can do with it........enjoy!!!!!!!
  • McKayMachina
    McKayMachina Posts: 2,670 Member
    Balls - the big round things you sit on

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • AngelaPowPowPOW
    AngelaPowPowPOW Posts: 293
    Balls - the big round things you sit on

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    I was there, too!! LOL
  • Hype
    Hype Posts: 349
    Ok - really didnt notice what i wrote there! Lol....one way to bust my mood lol thanks for pointing it out! I needed a giggle
  • fantomette
    fantomette Posts: 148 Member
    I've had one for years (still have it) sitting on it right now. I have the Thera Band, very good quality.
    Very usefull for me because I have nasty back problems.
  • curvygirl512
    curvygirl512 Posts: 423 Member
    They are called by a variety of names . . . Swiss ball, physio ball , stability ball, therapy ball, fit ball, or gymnastic ball. I typically call it the swiss ball, because it's a short name. I LOVE MINE! I primarily use it for ,plant tucks, push ups and sit ups, but mine came with a book that gives you other exercises as well. They are all sized differently, and they are sized so when you sit on it, your knees should be bent just less than 90 degrees. Be advised, I couldn't find this in the listing of exercises to code it in to my diary.

    If you are looking for greater core strength and flexibility, I'd recommend you give it a try.

    Going to have a ball (go ahead and laugh, I'm laughing too!)
  • Life0nMars86
    Life0nMars86 Posts: 155 Member
    hahahaha....sorry I must admit I only opened this cuz it said Balls....had to see what it said....

    But to keep it clean I always just thought they were called exercise balls? *shrug* I used to use one as a teen and in Physical Therapy....wish I had recommendations....sorry :ohwell:
  • Hype
    Hype Posts: 349
    Thank you everyone for you replies - some of them were useful....the others, made me smile so thanks!

    Very bad night tonight, so thought id throw my mind into fitness plans!....Have now found one I want and will hopefully buy it tomorrow! Thanks again......

    By the way.... if anyone give information on the weighted balls - medicine balls i think they are?

    I would be muchly appreciated! Thanks again
  • elliecolorado
    elliecolorado Posts: 1,040
    I have a Golds Gym one that I got at Wal-Mart it was pretty cheap. There are a bunch of Yoga Ball workouts on Youtube.
  • thomalr6180
    thomalr6180 Posts: 94 Member
    I love mine. I use it all the time. I use it to sit on too because it forces good posture.
  • FaithandFitness
    FaithandFitness Posts: 653 Member
    When mine is not in use my 8yo daughter plays "fairies" with it and pretends it is a really large dew drop . . . just had to share. I like it, it helps me do squats when I put it against a wall.
  • widmanab01
    widmanab01 Posts: 14 Member
    The medicine balls come in a lot of different weights, my gym has them from 2lbs to 15lbs...maybe more. I use them when I am doing my ab work. I hold the medicine ball while I am coming up and going down. It adds a lot to your workout calorie-wise and muscle-wise :)
  • goldysgal
    goldysgal Posts: 23
    Balls - the big round things you sit on

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    I was there, too!! LOL

    I thought of Geoff on The Late Show With Craig Ferguson =)
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