Tips on to Find The Right Exercise Ball Sizes For You
Posted on Dec 21, 2009 under Cardio, fitness equipment | No CommentExercise ball sizes can greatly affect your workout since you are using them in various positions when exercising. While smaller balls can help improving the effects of certain exercises and larger balls provides support to your body weight especially if you have a bad back, choosing the right ball depending on your height and size of the arms matters a lot.
In using your height in determining the right exercise ball sizes, the equipment should be level or slightly above the knees. The best way to size up the exercise ball is by sitting on it. When doing so, bend your knees at a 90-degrees angle, and your thighs shoud be level with the floor. Try to find out your height and check which size you should try first.
The following chart will help determine the right exercise ball size depending on your height.
| Height | Recommended ball size |
| Under 4’8″ | 45 cm |
| 4’8” to 5’3” | 55 cm |
| 5’4” to 5’10 | 65 cm |
| 5’10 to 6’4 | 75cm |
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Sitting position is the best to determine whether the new ball is appropriate for certain height. At a 90-degrees angle, compared to your knees your hips are level or slightly higher. When the exercise ball is too small, you might compromise the position of your hips and pelvis when sitting on it. On the other hand, a ball that is too large will not provide opportunities for your feet to touch the ground, putting you in an unstable position. that is why it is important to achieve the right ball in order to have the right workout.
Another approach to determining right exercise ball sizes is to calculate the length of your arms from your fingertips to the shoulder. Since the length of your leg may vary from that of other people, the arm span can accurately measure the right ball for you.
If the exercise ball will be used for several aerobic exercises and need to hold onto it, the arms cam also provide a better fit for your situaation. However, using this methhod might be a bit difficult (and require more time) as most people usually have more knowledge of their height than their arm span.
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If you prefer arm span to determine the right exercise ball for you, use this chart to help you find the right size.
| Arm Length | Recommended ball size |
| 22″ to 25-1/2″ | 55 cm |
| 26″ to 31-1/2″ | 65 cm |
| 31-3/4″ to 35-1/2″ | 75 cm |
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