How to Buy a Stability Ball

Stability balls are pieces of workout equipment that can enhance your overall exercise routine. Stability balls are used to strengthen core muscles while also adding a little fun to your workout program. You can buy a stability ball to take along to the gym or use in the comfort of your own home.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Browse the stability ball selection at your local sports and fitness stores. Dick's Sporting Goods and Sports Authority are two places that you can look for a stability ball. While online, look at Amazon.com for their stability ball selections.
2. Choose the size of your stability ball. The balls that are available for exercise come in small, medium and large sizes. The way that you plan to use it will depend on how large the ball should be. Your height is also a consideration when choosing the size of the ball.
3. Check out the weight limits. A stability ball can hold up to a certain amount of weight. Read the box to find out about any weight limitations.
4. Get a stability ball that comes with a pump. Many models are likely to have a small portable pump that can be used for easy inflation.
5. Purchase an exercise program to go along with the stability ball. A workout program can show you the ways to use your new piece of equipment. A good beginner's program is "Stability Ball Training."

Tips & Warnings

• Buy a large stability ball for exercises that require you to sit on the ball. For exercises where you are laying down, a small or medium ball is sufficient.
• A stability ball can be also bought as a labor and delivery tool. A large ball is purchased and the woman can use it to change into different laboring positions.