I want a ball that I can bounce on for my legs while I do arm excercises. Is this ball really sturdy? I am overweight and like to bounce as excersiz
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I'm not qualified to answer that. I recommend you contact Black Mtn directly. I will say that the rubber on this ball seems thicker than most.
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I didn't trust it supporting my full weight after reading some of the reviews of it suddenly failing and the person getting injured. I could see really uneven thickness when held up to a light so I sent the one I ordered back for a refund. Amazon is awesome!
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Yes, it is very sturdy. I sit on mine 7 or so hours per day at work, bouncing to the music. A good work out for legs, abs and glutes.
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Yes, it is really sturdy. I do not feel uncomfortable bouncing on it all day. Every now and then it does need to be blown up again, though. Hope this helps!
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I know this post is two months old, but I just received this exercise ball today. I'm also using it as a computer chair, and am replacing a previous ball that was a gift and my cat saw fit to use as a scratching post substitute. I have mixed initial impressions of this Max Fitness ball. It seems sturdy, but not tall enough for someone who's 6' 0". I'll try it out for a few days of course, but I'll be taking a look around Amazon to see if there's anything larger. Unfortunately I don't know the size or even brand of my previous ball so I can't compare, but it was noticeably bigger than this one.
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The Ball is pretty versatile. On an indoor court/gym floor you'll notice it will have a bit of an extra bounce (thanks to a slightly thicker exterior) but not much of a difference.
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Yes, it is,when I bought it looks nice ball, but it's not resistance material to play ,I did bought one and is wrepped off, already. So god lucky
426504
You purchase a ball size based on your particular height and how much weight you need resistance for based on your weight and what you might be lifting if using it with free weights. I read numerous review of cheaper exercise balls that burst on people skimping on the price. I certainly didn't want my 82 year old 6'5" father falling to the floor while doing his exercises.
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Personally I think it is too squishy for running in place. I've tried jump roping and jumping jacks with it and I feel like it makes me too unstable so I use a thinner mat for stuff like that. Hope that helps :)
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That sounds truly strange as these balls are very sturdy. Is it possible it was defective in some way? I did, however, purchase a bigger ball. So far, it has held up pretty well. Check how long you've had it to see if it is still covered under their warranty, and let Gaiam know about your experience.
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I have seen people using it well.It is not slippery, but it needs to be balanced easily.The original one was used by the Cricket Umpires in UK while cricket was played. A little experience to balance will be great and it will be useful
1666801
I think this ball would meet your needs. On a hard service it would bounce better than a basketball. This is a versatile product that can be used in many different sports.
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I believe it is weight limits. My previous trampoline buckled under the pressure of.my girth. How was I supposed to lose if I couldn't jump? The pro series alleviated ALL of my concerns. It is a joy to bounce on.
339662
This ball is made from a very durable vinyl. It is slightly tacky for better body contact. NOT sticky...it is just not smooth. It also has ridges that also help to keep your body stable.
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I don't play so much with this ball but it looks like very durable . I will give you some advice , Wilson Evolution ball is the best ball on the market I ever buy on the market . You can miss with Wilson Evolution indor series !
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I have a boxer who loves playing tetherball. The ball has taken a bit of a beating but is still doing ok. I have already purchased a second ball just because she enjoys it so much.
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I don't know I got it for my friend for christmas and she hasn't used it yet. I think if you look more into the ben wa balls you could find probably heavier weights.
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I would say "just right." It feels the most like a big trampoline of the small ones I've tried. I've had my rebounder for about two years and still use it all the time. I love it.
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I am a little heavier than you are and about the same height and the orange ball has been perfect. I don't feel the back pains I used to. The blue one was too big to keep in the house although the results concerning exercises were as good.it is a great buy.
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I have not had any problems with this. The weight naturally shifts slightly when slammed, but I have not had problems maintaining an even shape. The ball bounces nicely off of the ground and against hard and soft surfaces.