A Big Ball with a Big Impact

Advantages: cheap, easy to use (relatively), extremely effective, used for all sorts of training
Disadvantages: maybe its overall size

...likely to have. On a personal level, I have suffered with sciatica for 10 years and this has helped it tremendously by strengthening the muscles around my lower back. FUNCTIONALITY So what are you getting for your money? Well they say the best inventions are simple, and this really is as simple as it gets. here are the details Cool Silver available in 65 cm - suitable for persons 5'6" - 5'10" (166cm - 177cm)* Anti-burst Tested to a 300kg weight limit. Includes pump, DVD and workout booklet. Now the most important thing regarding the gym ball is to make sure that it is the right size for you. This is achieved by following this simple guide To calculate: Take measurement from back of knee to the ground, add 3cm for depression of the ball. The next size ball after this measurement is the size you require. Example...

Logan33 20.02.2009 · Read review
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Review of Reebok Gym Ball

Its on the ball

Advantages: efective little cleaner
Disadvantages: Noisy

...I have a small home so when I needed a new vacuum cleaner I chose the Dyson DC24 which is a smaller version of the standard model. It cost £189.99. I was expecting almost a child sized vacuum cleaner but there is not really much difference at all. It was so simple to put together, there are peel off stickers on the unit to explain things as you go. It only took me 5 minutes to have it assembled. The ball makes vacuuming effortless, and the head of the vacuum is narrow so its easy to get under the sofa, low tables, etc. It has strong suction as you would expect from a Dyson but it is surprising how full the cylinder is when you have finished. It really gets everything up. This does mean however that you need to empty the dust cylinder quite frequently. The power cable is short and not retractable which can look a bit untidy if it is...

Logik 30.05.2009 · Read review
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Reebok Gym Ball

Advantages: Great workout
Disadvantages: ????Not found any????

...Overall View: This ball is great. I originally got it to work out and get fit, but I have also found that it helps to stop my back aching, as I often get back ache, and it is also very comfortable for just sitting around on. Ease of use: The ball is very easy to use, as you can use it in lots of different ways, for lots of different things. You will need to get some sort of foot pump, as it doesn't come with one, and there is no way that you can blow it up by mouth. The ball comes with an instruction sheet which gives you approximately 10 different excercises to do with the ball. These are all very simple to follow, and have diagrams to help explain them. The information sheet also says that the ball can be used as a seat when working at your computer etc. Personally I don't think that I could use the ball for that as I...

lynh17 13.10.2005 · Read review
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Review of Gymnastik Ball

Gym balls (GymnastikBall)

Advantages: Not just good for your spine, but fun too!
Disadvantages: Doesn't fit through my doors when fully inflated, so can't move it from room to room.

...'m putting pressure on my coccyx), it's a godsend. It's the most comfortable seat ever for me, and i've tried all the coccyx cushions on the market - none work for me but this ball does. This is probably because I can adjust my posture very easily on it. At work, I have a cushion that mimics a gym ball, that i put on my conventional office seat. That's the second-best cushion i've found. Can't remember the name of it, but it's also used as an exercise aid as you can stand on it and do strengthening and balancing exercises. It's basically toughened rubbery plastic, with air inside but it doesn't need to be pumped up and doesn't pop if you stand on it. That reminds me, at first i was so worried i'd pop my gym ball (being accident prone and having very long nails too) but it's very durable and has withstood my day to day batterings. Gym balls are...

Zedex 24.09.2003 · Read review
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Review of Gymnastik Ball

OneBoby 26" Anti-burst Gym Ball

Advantages: Extremely versatile piece of equipment
Disadvantages: Can take a little time to get used to

...Rather than spending an excessive amount of money on a fairly standard piece of equipment i would reccommend purchasing the OneBoby 26" Anti-burst Gym Ball. I am a qualified fitness instructor and personal trainer and see many people buying expensive products that have minimal advantages to the lesser priced products. This gym ball is an excellent product which i would recommend. In my personal opinion you will complete a much more effective abdominal workout using the gym ball rather than completing abdominal workouts on the floor, the reason for this is that whilst you are maintaining balance you are using all your core muscles alongside your abdominal muscles. You are not limited with this equipment to just working your abs, you can lie on your front on the ball and complete dorsal raises to stregthen your back, you can place...

hammer4 24.06.2007 · Read review
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Review of One Body 26 Anti-burst Gym Ball

Fit Ball, Gym Ball, Swiss Ball. Take your pick.

Advantages: Can do a variety of exercises on it
Disadvantages: Bit of an eyesore in the house

...The gym ball, swiss ball, fitness ball, stability ball or whatever other name it comes under, seems to have taken the fitness world by storm. These balls can be purchased in most sports shops, department stores, tv shopping channels, chemists and even supermarkets. They cost between £5 and £15, come with their own pump and usually an instruction leaflet or DVD. Fitness balls come in a variety of sizes, 42, 45, 55, 65 and 75cms and you should select your size depending on your height. For safety reasons, the rubber material has been designed to deflate slowly in the event of unexpected damage, so the ball should not burst suddenly, leaving the user in a heap on the floor. Pumping up the ball, with the hand pump provided does take a little time and the novice user may be unsure of how firm it should be. I'm not sure how...

Velvetee 23.07.2007 · Read review
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Review of Pro-Fitness Gymnastic Ball

Get the pump!

Advantages: Great insights, highly motivating
Disadvantages: Some elements were staged

...All things considered, Arnold Schwarzenegger has had an interesting life. He arrived in America with almost no money and barely able to speak a word of English, then through sheer hard work and determination went on to win bodybuilding's biggest title a record-breaking seven times, became arguably the greatest action movie star of all time and got elected as the governor of California. Clearly you don't achieve all that without having something a little special, and Pumping Iron gives us an insight into this. It's 1975 and Arnold Schwarzenegger is preparing to defend his Mr Olympia title for the sixth time in a row. He's been king of the hill for the last five years, but now there's new competition in the shape of Lou Ferrigno - a massive 6'5" bodybuilder who is younger, bigger and hungry for success. The documentary charts their...

Dr-Jones 14.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of Pumping Iron (DVD)

Dyson DC25 Animal - Having A Ball!

Advantages: Large collecting bin and great suction!
Disadvantages: Not so Lightweight, and Power Cord could be longer.

...I bought my Dyson DC25 Animal about a month ago now, and have been very pleasantly surprised by the results. My old vacuum worked perfectly and I was more than happy with it, but once it started emitting smoke during use, I knew it was time to purchase a replacement. I did a little internet research and as we have a cat, the animal dyson appeared to be our best option. I was intrigued by the "ball" by Dyson and went to Curry's to have a closer look. The handling of the Dyson Ball is very smooth and remarkably easy. Once you've released the locking mechanism that keeps it upright, the vacuum becomes very flexible. No more pushing and shoving the vacuum around the room or furniture. With a simple turn of the wrist the Dyson goes exactly where you want it to go. I've found that the suction is incredible. With my previous...

lisajay 09.09.2008 · Read review
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Review of Dyson DC25 ALL Floors / DC25 BALL HEPA

Dyson Ball DC25

Advantages: Very light and very manoeverable.
Disadvantages: Bit too light and moves around a lot.

...on the machine to stop it moving around. It comes with a 5 year guarantee which is not bad for household equipment, but the replacement filters are around £18 which i thought a bit expensive. The tools are easy to use and simple push in to the side of the machine. Very easy to clip on and off and of course saves storage space as they fit into the machine itsef. Removing the filters i found the top one easy, but the one in the ball very fiddly and quite hard to get out. On the whole i would recommend this product but only for small houses or flats. If you have a large home then i would suggest the larger and heavier model of this cleaner....

leelee 24.04.2009 · Read review
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Review of Dyson DC25 ALL Floors / DC25 BALL HEPA

Pump, pump, pump - but no milk!

Advantages: Small and easy to handle
Disadvantages: Breast cup not big enough, noisy and the suction was very weak, expensive

...I'm sure if you have a smaller breast then this might be a good pump for you, but having my breasts swell to a 42J cup this did nothing for me at all. I found the breast cup piece did not sit well at all and the suction was terrible. It didn't hug the breast as well as a hand held version nor did it pump quick enough to really get a good flow of milk going. It also makes quiet a loud noise when pumping so you have to do it in a room where your baby isn't! It is small and compact, so ideal for travelling but it means that you cannot get much milk in the bottle as it's so small so you have to empty it on a regular basis (that's if you get that far!) It is quiet expensive too, I paid over £50 for this even though a £10 hand held from tescos did the job much better!!! Overall it was easy to handle but it just didn't have enough...

clare0702 10.03.2008 · Read review
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