Customer Reviews

FitBall Exercise Balls - Yellow - 45 cm - For height 4' 8" and under

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I bought a 65cm Sport Soft Edition FitBall directly from BallDynamics to be used as a birthing ball during the delivery of our son. The hospital ended up having balls there so we didn't need to use ours for that purpose. However, after arriving, our son liked to be held while gently bouncing on the ball. This became a daily routine for us to help him fall asleep and has worked well for the last 3 months.

That is until the ball popped! It was used on in a carpeted room for bouncing with a baby. Nothing strenuous in any way, but one day I sat down on it and it just deflated. (I'm 6ft, 185lbs - no where near the 1,250 lbs capacity they claim on the ball.) There was a small tear on the side of it where it had burst and all the air rushed out. No hope for repair, especially since the tear spread once I picked the ball up to look at it.

I tried to return the ball to BallDynamics but their customer service agent told me that they only had a 30 day return policy. She informed me they *MIGHT* exchange it for me, but I would have to pay up front for a new one and they would refund my money for the first ball *IF* they got it back and decided they wanted to. She had a tone in her voice that I was NOT getting a refund for the first ball, so I declined.

I explained to her that I paid more to get the ball from them because of their claims for "Burst Resistant Quality" and that I could get a cheaper ball at the local fitness store or off Amazon, but that didn't change her stance any.

I'll find another brand and use that from now on. BallDynamics won't be getting any more of my money.

10 year veteran personal trainer, I have been working out almost my entire life and Gymnic balls are the only ones I will use. Beautiful and strong they hold air better than all the rest ( how about never having to refill!!!:)) and they stay looking shiny and new as well. Also the colors are nice red blue and yellow. No hideous Teal green to ruin your gym appearance. BEST FIT BALL ON THE MARKET! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE!!! Get 2 though, 1 smaller and one bigger.

This is a great product! I'm a full-figured fella (I displace quite a bit of water)
and was looking for a fitness ball that could stand up to the force of my
weight. I found it! It is incredibly liberating to know that my 300 lbs.
is only half of what this product can endure. I'm using it daily and can
already feel a difference in my core muscles. My wife loves it too!
I highly recommend the FitBall Exercise Ball by Gymnic.

I bought a 65 cm ball and a 75 cm ball. The 65 cm lost its sick sweet industrial plastic smell very quickly. The 75 cm ball gives no evidence of ever losing its smell, even though I left it outside in the sun and weather for a while. I guess it will be an outside play ball for the kids, as long as it lasts.

If you don't mind one more chemical odor in your life, then read the other reviews and decide.

I thought I would receive a Gymnic ball but another product was sent. I am very familiar with Gymnic and was disappointed with the less durable product received. It does not hold its shape like Gymnic; flattens while in use. I really miss the stability found in the Gymnic brand. CAUTION: The photo is not the product you receive.

Three weeks after my 26" ball (apparently the 25" balls are actually 26") arrived, I've finally managed to get a pump and inflate it. The ball doesn't come with a pump (which you might overlook in the description).

Also, the balls are no longer the primary colors shown in the image above. My 26" ball is a pearlescent cyan.

That said, I've replaced my desk chair with the ball and everything seems to be in order. The ball is nicely spherical, not lopsided as some I've seen. The material seems durable and isn't tacky to the touch.

I purchased this ball after the cheapo one I bought at Marshalls popped it's cork and the cup of sand (advertised as a means to keep the ball from rolling away) inside spilled out.

The Gymnic ball is similar to the ones used at the athletic club I frequent; it's easy to inflate, thick enough and has not popped the cork. I'd advise folks to notice the size ball they order. The 65 cm ball is perfect for my height of 5 foot 11 inches.

I love the fit ball. I use it all the time for various exercise and stretching activities. I do not worry about it popping.

So far, I'm very pleased with my 65cm Gymnic ball. Unlike a previous Gaiam ball, it blew up easily and also plugged easily. Nice touch that Gymnic provided a spare ball plug! The color is a nice, slightly metallic blue and the ball does NOT feel "slightly sticky" like Gaiam did. Which is a huge plus, as otherwise, in my house, it would end covered in cat hair. It should be easy to clean. Quality seems very good.

This ball is great for all types of exercise-it holds its shape well and has a nice non-slip surface.