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2behealthy 06-22-2009 04:57 PM

Exercise ball?
 
I would like to get myself an exercise ball for my reward when I get to 230. I skipped my 235 reward casue I wanted to save up and get an exercise ball. I think they look fun and fun is something I would like to associate with exercise! I found a set on ebay that included a 65cm weider flex ball, but I can't find a weight limit for it. The seller responded that there is nothing on the box. So.. any advice in buying one- will most of them hold me at that weight?

Thanks for any help!

ChrissyBean 06-22-2009 05:20 PM

Well, I was probably about 230 when we bought ours (just a cheapy from Sprawlmart). Quite honestly, you're not often balancing your full weight on them very much (I use mine for crunches and inner thigh exercises mostly) so you'd probably be fine. Why not try googling "exercise ball weight limit" and see what comes up.

nelie 06-22-2009 05:21 PM

I've been using exercise balls since well over 300 lbs. I bought mine at Dick's.

Slashnl 06-22-2009 05:41 PM

I bought a fairly cheap one at Target and I'm way over 230. I think you'll be fine.

MandiK 06-22-2009 05:42 PM

I have a cheap one that I got at Target and a more expensive one that I got at sports authority. Both of them held me just fine when I was 315 pounds. I am at 264 now and haven't had any problems.
You should have no problems at all.

ladyviv 06-22-2009 06:28 PM

Here's a website about exercise balls; it also states about your height. Hope this helps you!

http://exercise.about.com/cs/exercis...erciseball.htm

2behealthy 06-24-2009 09:42 AM

Thanks for the help. Can't wait till I can get one.

I can hardly wrap my brain around the fact that I am looking forward to buying something exercise related!!!

scarletmeshell 06-24-2009 10:17 AM

I am a chiropractic assistant and I sit on a ball at my desk. I am not very graceful so I have ended up on the floor a few times, but I love it.

Shannon in ATL 06-24-2009 10:38 AM

I think your height matters in the size of ball you buy, but the weight isn't an issue.


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