Exercise Balls for Fitness and Health
Exercise balls are versatile and can be useful in many different ways. Used instead of a chair, an exercise ball can support active sitting at a desk; it can also be used for varied exercises during an intensive strength workout. Here you can find out what to consider when buying an exercise ball and how a new ball may support your fitness.
Buy Exercise Balls Online from AcuMax
The AcuMax online shop offers a wide range of exercise balls and useful accessories. Choose a ball in the right size for your body, with a choice of colours and materials. Most balls include a pump. If you need a separate pump or want to order another one, you will find options in our online shop too. Alongside classic exercise balls, AcuMax offers ball bases and exercise ball chairs, so you can use your ball conveniently for active sitting in an upright position. You can also buy storage systems to store exercise balls safely while saving space. If you want to add more exercises to your training, half exercise balls are a versatile option. These all-rounders are also available in our online shop and can take your fitness to the next level.
What Are Exercise Balls Good For?
Exercise balls are extremely versatile and can be used for both static and dynamic activities.
You can use one instead of a conventional office chair at your desk and may soon notice an improvement in your posture. Sitting actively on an exercise ball without additional equipment also works your sense of balance while encouraging an upright posture. If this feels too unstable, you can secure the ball in a base or another stabiliser and still benefit from its ergonomic advantages.
In fitness training, an exercise ball allows you to try many new and intensive exercises. Lying on your back, you can use it to train your abdominal muscles, while other muscles are also engaged to help you keep your balance. This means an exercise ball is useful for more than targeting individual muscles. Its movement engages the whole musculature, challenges your flexibility and can help tone the body. It also offers a range of exercises for the back muscles to strengthen and mobilise the spine.
Features and Characteristics
If you want to buy an exercise ball, consider its different features. There are half exercise balls and full exercise balls. The former have a flat plastic base and can be used for mobility training on the floor. Round balls are suitable for sitting, balance exercises and targeted muscle exercises. You should also consider the material and its resistance to damage. The term “Anti-Burst” indicates that a ball is designed to be particularly durable and stable. The most important factor when buying an exercise ball is its size. The guide below can help you find the right size for your body.
Which Exercise Ball Size Should You Choose?
For a child up to 140 cm tall, choose one of the smallest models, with a diameter of 42 cm. A diameter of 53 cm is suitable for heights up to 155 cm, and 65 cm may be sufficient for heights up to 175 cm. If you are taller than 175 cm, choose the largest diameter available in our online shop: 75 cm. If you are buying an exercise ball for sitting, measure your leg up to the knee. Add 10 cm to this measurement to find the ideal diameter. Here are the sizes at a glance:
- Up to 140 cm: 42 cm diameter
- Up to 155 cm: 53 cm diameter
- Up to 175 cm: 65 cm diameter
- Over 175 cm: 75 cm diameter
Find the right exercise ball for you in the AcuMax online shop at a great price. Order now and start your fitness training with enthusiasm!
