Classic Plus Burst-Resistant Exercise Ball

Does exactly what I need for strength, flexibility and integration exercises. Physical therapist assures me that this brand does not fail catastrophically (as exercise bands and other products do), so should be quite safe to use. Not easy to inflate without a real air compressor. Tire pump works fine, but it would take about 15 minutes of hard work to get a fill - especially as the supplied nozzle adapter will not lock into a home or petrol-station air pump. I bought a $23 hand-held electric pump (Chamvis) advertised as good for exercise balls. It only got the 30" ball up to 28", even after a few days' use/stretching. But that's enough to do the job well. Highly recommended. UPDATE: after a few months (without re-inflation), the ball seemed softer, but had expanded to 29". Apparently, the polymer takes a while to relax. It then inflated to the rated 30" with the same pump. I'd add another star, but was already at five!

i dont know whether inhaling vinyl plastic off-gassing is bad for you, but since i get really close to this ball doing various stretching and strengthening exercises, sometimes the smell is pretty strong- like white chocolate (if you are as unlucky as i was as a child to be allergic to real chocolate, you cant mistake that smell). the ball works as advertised, although after use it takes on a squashed, oval shape rather then a fully round shape.

Easy to air up, use & deflate for storage. Used as a prenatal & labor / delivery aid. So much more comfortable than any chair towards the end of pregnancy.

Great for rolling out knots in shoulders, lower back and for compressing deep muscles inside front hips.

I have had a larger ball from this maker for several years. I use it for sitting and for some exercises, but since I’ve begun PT I needed one slightly smaller. I’ve been so pleased with the integrity of this that I chose Gymnic Classic Fitball again. It is exactly as I expected ~ excellent quality ~ perfect, sturdy and stable. As a side comment, I love that it is made in Italy

It was a great purchase for a maize colored ball to sit on at work, however it does leak a little. I have to pump it up a little more once a week. Still a great purchase though.

Yes! My previous Gymnic ended up melting on the stupid baseboard heater (hate those!). This came quickly and was a really good price. I blew it up part way and let it settle as it was VERY folded! It's now inflated fully and works great. Best ball for spine health!

After going to the chiropractic for x6 weeks and feeling no improvement, a friend asked me to try her' ball'. I threw my legs over , turned a few times., left and right and BEHOLD no more back ache! So I ordered my own ball! And I use it everyday! Nothing like having a big red ball in your living room! Even bought an additional for my son. By the way, it can be blown up with a bike pump. Be sure to follow instructions found on the internet as to how.