The folks at Ball Dynamics sent over two great products for me to review: the FitBall Pressure Points Package and a FitBall Exercise Ball 75cm.
As you can see, today's theme is all about balls, from the tiny ones in the pressure points package, to the giant 75cm variety.
Get all the giggles out now, because there will undoubtedly be several "that's what she said" moments coming up…
FitBall Exercise Ball 75cm
First, the exercise ball is fairly self-explanatory, and you've probably used one before or at least seen them in a gym. They are great for strengthening your core, and I use one in nearly every workout, but I was impressed with FitBall's version for two reasons:
- Right off the bat, I was relieved to find a hand pump in the package. The balls I've had before (yes, it's funny, get used to it as the word "balls" will be used far too many times today) came with a flimsy foot pump that you had to try and hold steady and mash with your foot for way too long, all while trying not to destroy the pump or pull the connecting tube out.
FitBall's hand pump is more like a pump you would use for a bike tire, and is very easy and fast to go from shriveled up (ok, I did that one on purpose) to great big ballsy-ness in only a few minutes.
- Once I had the ball all pumped up, I also noticed how much thicker the material seemed, which made me feel much safer and more sturdy. It would take quite a jab to puncture this thing, and even if that happened, it's made of anti-burst material, which is absolutely essential for any exercise ball. There have been horror stories of people's balls bursting (…) while holding heavy weights and causing major injuries.
- Also, one bonus point for a personal preference: I really like that it's all black, which fits in with my other equipment much better than the bright green of my former exercise ball.
I've been using the ball extensively over the last two weeks, and it looks exactly like it did the day I pumped it up.
FitBall Pressure Points Package
The pressure points package is a little less traditional, but fortunately, I had some experience with similar products.
In the box are two tennis-sized balls, along with a detailed visual poster and DVD. The idea is to position the balls under your body in such a way that you activate, massage, and release tension in your acupressure points.
Don't worry if you don't know where they are, that's what the DVD and poster are for, and they do a great job explaining everything.
Even before I heard of these, I've been using a foam roll for my back and limbs, as well as a tennis ball for the bottom of my feet, for several months.
The advantage of the Pressure Point balls is that they allow me to target more specific areas than my larger foam roll, and they also feel better under my feet than a generic tennis ball.
I've been using a combination of the foam roll and pressure point balls, and it's really zoning in on problem areas to loosen things up.
Grab Your Balls!
I would absolutely recommend both products, and I'll continue to use them myself, as they are perfect replacements/upgrades for equipment I've already been using.
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