GoFit 2000 lb. Professional Grade Core Stability Ball

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B005W7K06K
  

By : GoFit
Price : $23.30 - $51.27

Product Description

Choosing the Right Size 55cm is recommended for persons 5' to 5'5'' tall 65cm is recommended for persons 5'5'' to 6' 75cm is recommended for persons 6' and taller About GoFit GoFit, founded in 1999, offers a wide variety of innovative home fitness products which use educational content to increase their effectiveness. The DVDs feature wisdom and encouragement from an impressive collection of professional fitness and nutritional experts in the areas of core training, weight resistance, and yoga. GoFit products are available worldwide and in over 3,500 stores nationally. Commercial-grade exercise ball for core stability. Super-thick walls are weight-tested for durability. Weight-rated up to 2000 lbs.. Includes DVD, ball plugs, pump, and exercise poster. Size options: 55 cm., 65 cm., or 75 cm.. Manufacturer's warranty included (see product guarantee).

Product Features

• Commercial-grade exercise ball for core stability
• Super-thick walls are weight-tested for durability
• Weight-rated up to 2000 lbs.
• Includes DVD, ball plugs, pump, and exercise poster
• Size options: 55 cm., 65 cm., or 75 cm.

 

GoFit 2000 lb. Professional Grade Core Stability Ball

 

Customer Reviews

I've only had this ball for a little over a week, but I really like it. I've been doing exercise videos, one of which recommended a fitness ball. I never really liked using a fitness ball at the gym, but I decided to go ahead and get one anyway. Well, this is much better than what I used at the gym! Sturdy, good quality, and the right size (I learned that the ones I'd been using at the gym were too large). I've noticed there are questions about what size on a lot of reviews of different balls. Some people say that the "cutoff" between a 55 cm ball and a 65 cm ball is 5'3" instead of 5'6". I'm 5'3" and the 55cm ball is perfect for me. The balls I'd used at the gym look more like the "burst resistant" balls instead of the professional ones. The professional stability ball is definitely nicer. It was easy to pump up with the supplied pump too. I guess I'll report back if I have any problems with it, but thus far it looks like a very good purchase. I'm enjoying the exercises with it as the balance challenge adds an interesting element. Nice fitness ball!
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Okay I've been working out with the ball for a while now, and it's great. The only real problem is that I'd like to add more air. I've tried and tried but can't get the plug out. I can't do it with my fingernails, pliers are impossible to grip it with (and might hurt the ball anyway), sticking various items under the head of the plug hasn't worked so far. Is there a special tool I need to buy to remove the plug? I did manage to remove it once before, but over time it's become really stuck in the air. In general, that's a good thing; but for adding more air, it's difficult.
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I wrote the manufacturer and they suggested working the plug out by using 2 dimes. Or my brother-in-law did it in 2 seconds flat using a butter-knife. :) So it hasn't been a real problem. I've had the ball quite a while now, and it works great. I've done some long stability-ball exercise classes, and this is perfect for them. Very good quality.

If you search the page you will see that the professional quality balls are 10 to 15 dollars more than the simple "burst resistant" balls. In my opinion, it is money well spent. The professional ball is rated for use with weights: bench presses, inclines, flyes, etc. This 55cm GoFit ball comes with an excellent DVD. The DVD offers 3 training programs: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. The person performing the exercises on the DVD does an excellent job showing the proper form, and the individual doing the naration is very knowledgeable. The icing on the cake is the excellent booklet included with the ball. The booklet includes 36 pages of black and white photos and follows the DVD perfectly.
I should add that an air pump comes with the ball. It's adequate. I must also add that the size ball you order is determined by your height. I'm 5'6" and I find that I'm comfortable with either a 55cm or 65cm ball. If I had to choose between the two sizes, I'd go with the 65cm ball. I'm incredably happy with my purchase and have just ordered a second ball.