I have always loved exercise balls. My husband even bought me an adult-sized sit-and-bounce a few years ago. I also enjoy doing yoga to maintain my strength and flexibility. Thus, when recently offered the chance to review the anti-burst balance stability fitness ball with air pump from iTECHOR, I eagerly accepted the opportunity to add a new element to my fitness routine. After all, it was time to get some high quality tracksuits, so why not grab some high quality equipment to break it in?
Price
The anti-burst balance stability fitness ball with air pump from iTECHOR $35.99 with a sale price of $24.99 on Amazon. Other similar balance balls cost approximately the same price, with some a little more and some a little less. My slightly larger sit-and-bounce cost about $20, so, while I findthe sale price a bit on the expensive side, the sale price is more reasonable.
Design
Made with 1/5-inch thick purple PVC, the anti-burst balance stability fitness ball with air pump from iTECHOR measures 26 inches in diameter and supports up to 330 pounds of static weight based on stress test results. The package comes with an exercise ball, air pump, and gas lock.
Performance
I frequently sit on my sit-and-bounce while working at my computer or watching television. Stability balls encage the core muscles, which stabilize the spine, pelvis, and shoulders. Having a strong core enhances balance and stability throughout the entire body. My core is both strong and flexible, even after having given birth to two babies within the past four years, and I aim to maintain my core strength and flexibility for the rest of my life. I thus focus on core strengthening exercises when I consciously engage in fitness activities.
Inflating the anti-burst balance stability fitness ball with air pump from iTECHOR is very easy with the included pump. Start by attaching the tube to the pump and then the white cusp of the tube to the inflating hole on the ball. Next pump the ball by repeatedly stepping on the air pump. You can also squeeze the pump with your hand, which I found easier than using my foot. (My son also liked to help push down on the pump. Once the ball is full of air, quickly remove the pump and replace it with a white gas lock to seal in the air. iTECHOR claims that inflation takes approximately two minutes, and I concur. I did not time myself, but I was able to inflate the entire ball in a matter of minutes, even with my toddler son “helping.” I therefore rate this exercise very highly in terms of ease of inflation.
In addition to the ease of inflation, I also rate the anti-burst balance stability fitness ball with air pump from iTECHOR extremely highly in terms of quality. I have two young children, two small dogs, and a cat running around my house. My toddler and preschooler especially like playing with my exercise ball. My daughter likes to try to stand and balance on the huge ball, and my son is not always gentle with toys. Despite the abuse that this exercise ball has experienced (which includes my son writing on the side with a ballpoint pen), no holes or tears have yet developed. The material is quite thick compared to other balls that I have used. I also appreciate the high weight limit of this ball, which is a whopping 330 pounds. Both my husband, who weights around 200 pounds, and I at 110 pounds can use the iTECHOR anti-burst balance stability fitness ball with air pump.
Final Verdict
If you are shopping for a new exercise ball, I am quite pleased with my new anti-burst balance stability fitness ball with air pump from iTECHOR. Made with 1/5-inch thick purple PVC, the anti-burst balance stability fitness ball with air pump from iTECHOR measures 26 inches in diameter and supports up to 330 pounds. The ball is easy to inflate with the included hand/foot pump. Even with my toddler son “helping” me, I was able to inflate the entire ball in a matter of minutes. I am also impressed with the high quality. Despite the abuse that this exercise ball has experienced, no holes or tears have yet developed in the thick material. I expect the iTECHOR anti-burst balance stability fitness ball to last me for many years.
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iTECHOR Anti-Burst Balance Stability Fitness Ball with Air Pump Review 2016 Heather Johnson
iTECHOR Anti-Burst Balance Stability Fitness Ball with Air Pump 2016 Heather Johnson
iTECHOR Anti-Burst Balance Stability Fitness Ball with Air Pump Pieces 2016 Heather Johnson
Attaching the Pump to the iTECHOR Anti-Burst Balance Stability Fitness Ball 2016 Heather Johnson
Inflating the iTECHOR Anti-Burst Balance Stability Fitness Ball 1 2016 Heather Johnson
Inflating the iTECHOR Anti-Burst Balance Stability Fitness Ball 2 2016 Heather Johnson
Inflating the iTECHOR Anti-Burst Balance Stability Fitness Ball 3 2016 Heather Johnson
Inflating the iTECHOR Anti-Burst Balance Stability Fitness Ball 4 2016 Heather Johnson
Inflated iTECHOR Anti-Burst Balance Stability Fitness Ball 2016 Heather Johnson
Heather on the iTECHOR Anti-Burst Balance Stability Fitness Ball 2016 Heather Johnson
James on the iTECHOR Anti-Burst Balance Stability Fitness Ball 2016 Heather Johnson
