Valeo Body Ball (55 cm)
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Description of Valeo Body Ball (55 cm)
55 cm. Exercise ball. Includes a wall chart illustrating step-by-step exercise program and a high volume air pump.Strengthen your core, improve your posture, and enjoy your exercise routine with the Valeo 55-Centimeter Body Ball. The ball comes with a wall chart illustrating a step-by-step exercise program for easy learning and with a high-volume air pump so it is easy to inflate and deflate the ball. Whether you use your body ball for specific exercises, as a desk chair alternative, or for stretching, you are sure to enjoy the high-quality construction and great performance of the Valeo Body Ball.
When used with specific exercises, body balls can help develop your core strength, balance, and coordination. Body balls can stimulate healthy muscle growth, develop agility, and increase your flexibility so your muscles and joints remain functional and safe from injury. With exercises as simple as sitting on the ball and bouncing lightly, core strength is developed as your body must continually find and maintain balance. Body balls also help you find and maintain a neutral lumbar spine position, helping to ease lower-back pain and develop better posture. From merely sitting on the ball, to following the step-by-step exercises on the illustrated chart, the Valeo Body Ball will become an integral part of your fitness routine.
Designed to be used by individuals from 4-feet, 11-inches to 5-feet, 3-inches tall, the durable ball has a 55-centimeter diameter. The ball is easy to inflate and deflate with the included air pump for storage and portability. The ball is easy to clean with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth. Valeo has been developing fitness products of uncompromising quality and value since 1988, and the 55-Centimeter Body Ball Kit is no exception to this standard.
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Valeo 55-centimeter body ball, wall chart, air pump
Sports reviews of Valeo Body Ball (55 cm)
Customer Review: Not big enough for 5'4
Sport shop rating: 3 Stars
I am 5'4 and this is a bit small for me. I've heard your legs should make a 90 degree angle when you sit on it. However, my knees go slightly up rather than being straight or slightly pointing down. A 65 cm ball might have been more suitable for me, especially since I would have more control over adjusting it for my height. It is written both on the box and the product description here that it is for those who are 5'0-5'3 but I didn't see it. I went by the recommendation of other sites and sources. I didn't have a problem with the pump. It reminded me of a Playskool toy but it worked fine for me. A little tiring, but easy to use. I was able to finish pumping in around 5 minutes. The ball itself seems okay. Nothing exceptional nor bad quality---just a basic, average exercise ball. I received the creamy pearl color which I would rather have anyway. The ball also arrives very sticky so it needs to be wiped well.Customer Review: Hope the ball lasts longer than the pump...
Sport shop rating: 3 Stars
Got one of these for stretching and to use with workouts. It was $5 at Marshalls so I bought it. I'm on the short side, so the 55cm was actually a good fit for me.
With the "tape measure" ring it was easy to get it to the correct inflation size. Bad news, however was that the pump failed on me after only partial inflation. Lucky thing I own a multi-use hand pump (for bikes, balls, etc.) and rigged the cap to work.
The ball itself is very high quality, like those you find at your local gym. Hasn't popped or had any leaks on mine yet (previous Everlast ball leaked). So if you need a good affordable stability ball and own a hand pump (just in case), give these a try.
Customer Review: Too small for me; go up a size if you're on the line
Sport shop rating: 3 Stars
I wasn't sure which size to buy; the description advised a 55 cm ball for 5'1" to 5'3" and a 65 cm for 5'4" to 5'7" or something. I'm on the borderline at 5'3 1/2"-ish, but I ordered the 55 cm because I didn't want it to be hard to maneuver doing leg work. I should have ordered the next size up. My fiance (who is a physical therapist aid and inflates these balls all the time at work) inflated it for me and when I sit on the ball I am too low to the ground to do crunches or anything (my thighs are not parallel to the ground so my butt is too low and I slide right off). I weigh 115 lbs. so I know I am not too heavy for the ball. Ladies, if you're on the line, go up a size!Customer Review: love the ball hate the pump
Sport shop rating: 3 Stars
I love the ball. It is a great size and color and works very well. The pump is terrible. I spent an hour attempting to pump up the ball with very little success and eventually gave up getting my Facilities Department to pump it for me with an air compressor. However, I am now sitting on the ball at work and loving it :)Customer Review: A little too short to use in the office
Sport shop rating: 3 Stars
I bought this with the intent of using this at the office, but it's too short. Before I bought this one, I checked the sizes of the balls at my gym. The 55cm I was sitting on was the right size, so I ordered this one. Turns out that 55cm means different things to different manufacturers.