Customer Reviews

Valeo Burst Resistant Body Ball (65 cm)

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I compete in amateur mixed martial arts, and I wanted to improve my core strength. I was originally skeptical about body balls, prefering to use weights instead. However my research located a lot of credible sources that claim this works, so I ordered this Valero body ball to see if the stories were true.

I have had three sessions on this ball so far. I must say, I am quite impressed. The ball comes with a poster of some basic exercises, but a little research online will turn up a lot of other great exercises as well. There is no muscle group that I can't condition with this thing. Combine it with some free weights or a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00076ZEL2/002-9753595-2020042?ie=UTF8">medicine ball</a>, and feel the results quickly!

Some of my favorite exercises are the walk-out push-ups for upper body, a modified "superman" on the ball for upper and lower back, and a wall slide with the medicine ball for lower body. I love the "unstableness" of the ball. It works muscle groups that normal exercises don't get, because you have to constantly adjust to maintain your balance (especially once muscle fatigue starts setting in).

I use the ball for moderate to high intensity exercises, but there are even more low intensity exercises and stretches for this. I see no reason why this wouldn't be appropriate for most people (be prepared to fall off your first few times doing balance exercises on this, however).

When I inflated the ball, it had a very strong odor and I had to let it air out. Also, the ball was smaller than I thought (I purchased the 65cm ball). Other than that, the chart that was included is great if you're a beginner and it's great to use for my workouts and the pump that is included comes in handy. I'd recommend getting the 75cm ball if you want to use the ball as an office chair in addition to your work outs.

We were impressed. You get a greatball for a low price.
We are a gym facility, and we haven't had any problems with them.

I've tried several stability balls, but this one is the best for the money that I've tried. It's durable and it's the perfect size for me (I'm 5'5"). I would definitely recommend this product!

I was glad I purchased this ball. The kit came with the ball, pump, and some exercise suggestions. I was surprised by how large the ball became after full pump. I have had no problems with the ball except that it kind of smells initially, but should go away with use and a wash.

Seems like a well made product and I'm glad I got the burst resistant type after seeing some of the recent news stories about people being hurt. The inflation method is cumbersome, the foot pump that comes with the ball I guess is better than some but still awkward to use. Fortunately once it's inflated you won't need it very often. It's easy to over inflate, I ended up having to let some air out of mine. Holds air well and makes the morning workout a little less boring.

I bought this for home after using one at the gym. This is just as thick if not thicker and is holding air very well. Very satisfied!

It's a great work out tool! I travel 10 months out of the year living in hotel rooms, and its nice to have my own stuff; like this ball. It deflates to about the size big soup can, so it only takes up a little room in my suit case. If you buy one, I would recommend an electric pump if you'll be inflating and deflating like me; saves a lot of time and energy.

I love my body ball and use it through-out my day,for exercise and also as a chair for my computer.
The ball keeps my spine in proper alignment, very comfy.

The fitness ball seems quite sturdy and was easy to inflate. I'd buy it again.