Firm or Squishy Stability Ball

carres1973

carres1973

Cathlete
Chiara's post over on the STS Forum got me to thinking about stability ball sizes and proper inflation. I had the larger 65 cm that came in a kit for the longest. After noticing the size is actually based on height, I bought a 55 cm one (I am 5'6"). I then read in the instructions of my new ball to measure the circumference of the ball with a tape measure to ensure it is at the right inflation. However, when I inflate it to "only" 55 cm it is "squishy" (not firm). I like a firmer ball :)p). Does it matter if it is firm? My step-daughter (who is an exercise physiologist) told me it should be firm. What are everyone's thoughts on ball firmness?

Carrie

BTW - this post reminds me of Kathryn's stinky ball thread over at VF:eek:.
 
I like my stability ball to be super firm. (I really had to be careful about how I worded that. :eek: ) It makes balancing tougher, and it rolls nicer.
 
Firm Firm FIRM!!! Can't do pikes if it isn't firm. I had a squishy one when I first started with Cathe and after the 2005 RT someone came back to say how the firmer ones at Cathe's gym really helped her do pikes.

When I got a firmer one I too was amazed how much better life is with a firm one. :p
 
So the concensus seems to be firm. I will go home and pump mine back up then. I am SURE that is the reason I haven't been able to do pikes on the ball;).

Carrie
 
Absolutely, Carrie. I mean it! They are waaay cool and once you can do it once there's no stopping you! ;)

My original ball was pumped up enough but it still was squishy since the plastic was thinner than a firm ball's plastic. I know the Cathe stability balls are firmer in case pumping yours up didn't help. :)
 
Amy - you are SUCH an enabler. I wouldn't mind another stability ball...and since Cathe's are so good...

Carrie
 
Another vote for the Cathe SB. They are excellent quality!!

Oh and yes, watch out for Ame. Next thing ya know she'll have you buying kettlebells ;)
 
HEY HEY HEY
Kettlebells are great (I think)
Athleta is the greatest (I know, and Catherine, you look hawt in those clothes!)
and we all know Cathe rocks anyway... :p
 
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