Gregster Excercise Ball - Sitting ball - Suitable as a Fitness Ball, Gymnastic, Yoga Ball or Pilates Ball

OK, I know this isn't the intended use for this but.......my sons and I invented a sport which they named SUPER POWER FISTBALL 2000 X and we haven't stopped playing since we came up with it! It is essentially a form of volleyball but requiring heavy double-fisted punches to send the ball over a goal post at our local park (it is allowed to bounce between hits, younger players can wear boxing gloves....we're still ironing out some of the rules). It is a lot of fun and fantastic exercise! So while I can't review some of the traditional uses of this ball, I can tell you that it is incredibly durable and has put up with a remarkable amount of abuse with no signs of wear. It also doubles nicely as a seat when you are too exhausted from your last bout of SUPER POWER FISTBALL 2000 X! I can't wait to finish work today and get back down to the park for another bout. I highly recommend picking one of these babies up now so you can start training for when SUPER POWER FISTBALL 2000X becomes an Olympic sport.

Whatever you do, don't throw away the little white sticks!!! They are the plugs that keep the air in the ball. I find this rather odd, as one usually has a plug attached to the mouth piece, but not with this.Although one is supposed to be able to inflate the ball using a bicycle pump, I don't see how that is possible as the ball does not have an exterior mouth piece, as it were. Therefore, I would recommend getting a battery operated air pump as they are much faster and require less energy and they have all the necessary accoutrements for almost anything that requires air pumped into it.I received the blue ball. It is smaller than I expected, but it should serve me well enough once it is fully pumped up. I have pumped it up once, but it will require further air put into it as the ball expands to its full capacity over time. For now, it bounces well! Beyond that, having never really used such balls or bought them, I am unable to judge by comparison. The price appears to be right and the quality good as it is quite thick. How long it should or will last I don't know. I suppose that depends on how much I use it.

I sometimes use an exercise ball at the gym to do crunches. Having the extra bit of wobble from being sat on the ball supposedly activates my core muscles more. I sometimes also do push ups with my feet on the ball - again the instability of the ball is supposed to engage more muscles.I'm currently using this ball at home in my office. When sitting in an office chair, I tend to slump and have quite poor posture. Sitting on this exercise ball means that I am forced to use more of my core back and stomach muscles to stay upright - so hopefully this will help me to be a bit stronger and more toned in the future.Please note that the ball does NOT come with a pump. You will need a standard bicycle pump in order to be able to inflate it.Overall, the ball is as good in quality as the ones that my gym provides. So I think it should last a long time.

At its current selling price of under £6, this exercise ball is a bargain and well worth getting if you regularly do yoga or pilates... especially if you want one of these for home and not just using the ones a the gym.This ball is the biggest and comes in a neutral grey colour. It is a very good quality, robust and will certainly last if looked after properly.It is good for strengthening core muscles, developing a healthy posture and easing back pain in the process.It comes deflated and neatly folded in a box, along with a simple workout sheet, with example exercises to do using the ball. You will need to order a pump separately if you do not have one.If you have never used an exercise ball before, ensure you get the appropriate size for your height and follow instructions for use carefully, so as not to cause muscle strain or back injury. These balls are not toys and you should always use them appropriately around and with children... these are big and can knock a small child over.

We previously bought a similar but more expensive exercise ball that came with a cheap plastic accordion style pump. It took so long that we used a car pump instead!Well, this ball is exactly like the more expensive ball but you don't get the pump. If you have a car or bicycle pump, plus a needle attachment (the type you use to inflate a football; most car pumps come with one, otherwise search amazon for 'needle pump attachment') then you should be fine and save a few quid in the process!In terms of the inflated ball, this looks exactly like any other exercise ball, and looks like it will last!Overall very good.

This is a great exercise ball. It’s made of sturdy yet flexible plastic.If you are just starting out a new exercise program or just looking to mix up your workout routine, then this exercise ball will be a perfect addition to your regular routines.Exercise balls are also perfect for physical therapy, rehabilitation and improving balance. The best exercise balls aid in strengthening the core, improving balance and posture, improving coordination, and relieving back pain.I will be using this product as a substitute for my desk chair to help improve my posture and relieve back pain.

Although this is quite an inexpensive ball you do get a good quality ball. The material is a tough, slighly textured plastic, which is thick and feels like it will take an amount of abuse without damage. It's easy to clean, just by wiping it down with a cloth.The ball arrives deflated, so bear in mind you will need some way of pumping it up. The pressure is kept in with a long plastic pin which just pushes into the pump hole, and a spare is supplied. You could deflate it between each use, but as it takes a good 7-8 minutes to pump up you probably won't want to bother, so do consider the amount of space an inflated ball takes up!A great ball, and it does everything you'd expect.