Natural Fitness 65cm Burst-Resistant Exercise Ball (Olive)

by Natural Fitness

Product Features

• Burst-resistant over 300 lbs
• Workout DVD included
• Designed to deflate slowly if punctured
• Use for fitness & strength training, core stability, yoga, stretching and balance
• Improve back & core health while sitting at home or office

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

From aerobic exercises to strength training and Pilates to yoga, this Burst-Resistant Exercise Ball from Natural Fitness can be used to promote core strength for all ages and ability levels. As an added benefit, this ball is composed of non-toxic vinyl. As a part of their commitment to provide health-conscious fitness products, Natural Fitness has developed a non-toxic, phthalate free plasticizer for their PVC-based products. This new plasticizer is safer for the user and better for the environment. This 65-centimeter ball is recommended for people 5'8" to 6'1" and includes a workout DVD with fitness expert Andrea Metcalf, to guide you through both beginner and advanced workouts.

About the Zero Impact Program
One of Natural Fitness's founding principles is to tread lightly on the earth. They aim to offset the environmental impact that results from the manufacturing and distribution of their products. To achieve this, the company created their Zero Impact Program (ZIP). While Natural Fitness is always looking for new and creative ways to offset their eco-footprint, here’s is what the company is currently doing:

• Plant-A-Tree Initiative: For every product sold, Natural Fitness will fund the planting of a tree, which can remove up to 2,000 pounds of pollution from the atmosphere. Through various partner organizations, the company hopes to improve the lives of people around the world by implementing sustainable land-use programs utilizing the trees provided. Locations for planting trees vary; but past projects have been conducted throughout Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Each location and project is researched and developed to implement the most effective plan possible; one that is best for the people and eco-system involved.
• Offsetting the eco-footprint of their employees and offices.
• Offering the most products available.
• Use a "green" web host company that utilizes solar panels to power its data center and office.
• Partnering with like-minded companies to raise public awareness about the environmental problems created through use of fossil fuels and other non-sustainable practices.
• Using recycled content paper in business cards, letterhead, envelopes, labels, checks, and printer/copier paper. All of the product packaging and inserts that Natural Fitness uses are made with recycled paper.
• Using recycled packaging materials and boxes in the company's warehouse. They also pack with old newspapers and other recyclable paper products.
• Helped create the Chicago Biodiesel Co-op, which educated, promotes, and produces locally-derived biofuels.
• Greening the company's comprehensive recycling program and using natural light when possible.
• Spearheaded an ambitious recycling program for the 500,000 square foot office building Natural Fitness occupies, along with 60 companies.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001EOYJYY
• Item model number: FBREB65OL
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,794 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I bought this for an Office Chair - Not quite 65 cm, February 4, 2010

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mister sweet sugar (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Natural Fitness 65cm Burst-Resistant Exercise Ball (Olive) (Sports)

I followed the directions on this. letting it sit for 24hours. After pumping it up the next day with the accompanying hand pump (I'm a strong guy), it still is under 65cm. However, despite that, the height is pretty okay, while the firmness is solid.
Again, this is my new office chair. I'm 5'10 and it seems okay. Albeit a little disappointing that it didn't get as big as advertised. But that's the only disappointment. Color is great. Texture is great. And I'm helping the earth, because according the box I just helped plant a tree. ;-)

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great office ball!, April 13, 2010

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Lorika (minneapolis,mn) - See all my reviews

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I use this ball as my office chair. I was thinking I would switch off between my regular chair and the ball, but once I got on the ball, I haven't switched back. Not even once. It's fun to sit on a ball rather than a boring old chair. Plus, with a ball, you can bounce! I also do sit ups on it by pulling myself under my desk a couple times a day. It's nice to have a tiny workout any time I want. If I'm bored with something or sleepy, I just do a few sit ups, or bounce and I'm alert again. I've found that the ball is also a great way to crack my lower back - which feels great.

Even though there is a professional version of this ball, the only difference I can see is that it didn't come with a measuring tape like the ones my coworkers got with their professional balls. I also really like the texture of the material much better than the rubbery stuff some balls are made of. This one is also healthier for me and the earth- and the company plants a tree!

I would most definitely recommend it and would buy it again myself.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Pleased!, June 14, 2010

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Jessa - See all my reviews

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No complaints. This ball is everything that I hoped it would be! Being 8 months pregnant, I find it to be the most comfortable seat in the house. I use it as a desk chair when at the computer, and take it to other parts of the house when a comfy seat is needed. I love it!