Swiss Balls may have only come onto the exercise market in recent
years, but Swiss Balls have been around for over 40 years and are used by physios all over the world.
Many people refer to Swiss Balls as Stability Balls among other
names*, but as long as it is burst resistant it makes no difference
which name you chose to call them as they are all designed for the
same purpose.
By adding weight to a Swiss Ball (i.e. sitting on it etc...) it
makes it unstable, your natural reflexes then use what is known as
your core muscles to keep your balance. This is why using a Swiss
Ball is a better platform for doing many exercises on, rather than
using a stationary one like the floor.
Swiss Balls are ideal for use when doing general exercise such as
strength and resistance training, as well as circuits,
physiotherapy, pilates, rehabilitation and yoga either at home or in
a gym environment. They are even used for sitting on at work.
Swiss Ball Specifications
55cm Swiss Ball
- Suitable for persons 56 (167cm) and under
65cm Swiss Ball
- Suitable for persons 57 510 (168-178cm)
75cm Swiss Ball
- Suitable for persons 511 (179cm) and over
- Burst Resistant
- Tested to 500kg / 78st weight limit
- PVC. Latex free
- Includes plug remover
- Includes pump.
Inflating Swiss/Stability Balls
When inflated to its correct diameter a Swiss Balls should be
firm, but not hard. When in use the Swiss Ball then responds to the
shape of your body giving support where it is needed and improving
posture.
When inflating a Swiss Ball for the first time you should inflate
it to 70% and then leave over night before fully inflating to the
correct diameter.
Our Tip:
When purchasing a Swiss Ball as a seat, it is a good idea to buy
a larger size than the one you need so you can slightly deflate the
ball for greater comfort.
*Swiss Balls are also known as balance ball, body ball, duraball,
exercise ball, fit ball, fitness ball, gym ball, physio ball or
stability ball.
