A great value Exercise/Gym Ball will make a great edition to your exercise or pilates programme.

These were first used by physiotherapists in Switzerland during the 1960's for the gym treatment of orthopedic and neurology patients, that is why they are commonly known as a Swiss ball.

You will love this purely because of its versatility. It can be used by a physiotherapist for rehab or simply an exercise programme at home. Your use of the ball can easily improve your posture while sitting, improve your strength, flexibility, balance and your core stability. This is what makes the ball so useable for anybody.

The exercise ball plays a major part in most core strength training programs. These programmes are designed to strengthen the core muscles of the trunk and pelvis, which are important for posture and sporting activities. Also suitable for pilates.

You should always inflate using a manual pump as powered air pumps can cause the ball to be over inflated and liable to split.
Many of the world's top sports people use the exercise ball for their training ranging from football to athletics. The coaches love the results that they get form their athletes.

Amongst the benefits in sport they can also be used for treatment and prevention of back pain, leg muscle injuries, and overuse running injuries such as runners knee and shin splints. You should consult your physiotherapist about exercises to treat these conditions.
 

Will this ball be ok for me?
The 65cm (26") diameter Exercise/Gym Ball ideally, is recommended for use by people who are between 5'6" - 6'0" ft tall (165-185cm). .
So you will get all over body conditioning core strength and stability of the spine while toning the stomach & waist, Sounds great!

• Anti-burst construction
• Can easily be deflated for storage.
• Can be inflated with most common pumps - e.g. Bicycle, Air-Bed or Balloon
   

How does it work?
Large inflatable balls were first used by physiotherapists in Switzerland during the 1960's for the gymnasium treatment of orthopaedic and neurology patients, hence the term Swiss Ball.

The main reason for the growth in popularity of the Swiss Ball is its versatility. Its range of uses has spread from clinical applications by physiotherapists to home based conditioning use, as part of an everyday fitness program. Whether your goal is improved sitting posture, strength, flexibility or balance and core stability - the Swiss Ball is ideal.
The Swiss Ball is an integral tool in most Core Strength training programs. These programmes are designed to strengthen the core muscles of the trunk and pelvis, which are important for posture and sporting activities.
Pump it up by hand - do not use powered air pumps as they can cause the ball to be over inflated and liable to split.
When to use it?

Many elite athletes from English Premier League football (soccer), the NHL, and the NBA use this technique and their strength and conditioning coaches realise what a valuable tool the Swiss Ball is.

Swiss Balls can be used for the treatment and prevention of back pain, hamstring muscle injuries, Gilmore's Groin and overuse running injuries such as Runner's Knee, Achilles Tendonitis, Shin Splints and Tibialis Posterior Syndrome.