An exercise ball is all you need to get into a great fitness routine without having to leave the house. One of these can also take the place of a desk chair, improving your posture as you work. If you’re pregnant, an exercise ball can help you sit comfortably, take gentle exercise and even be used during labor.
The best exercise ball needs to be sized according to whether you’re going to sit on it, or use it for working out. You’ll also need to decide whether you’re happy to inflate it with a hand or foot pump. When it comes to the finish, anti-slip surfaces and a color you like are also important. Our favorite is the URBNFit exercise ball, which is made from high density material to ensure it’s durable, is slip-resistant, and comes in a great choice of colors. Take a look at more of our top selection below.
URBNFit exercise ball
Burst-resistant PVC design
This ball comes with a digital workout guide to get you started and is available in five sizes.
Pros:
- Great colors
- Non-slip surface
- Burst-resistant material
- Five sizes
Cons:
- Hand pump only
The best exercise ball is the URBNFit exercise ball. The PVC is made to be non slip and anti burst, supporting up to 2000 pounds, and it comes with a pump. You’ll also get a digital and paper workout guide to get you started if you’re new to exercising on a ball, or need some fresh ideas.
The range of colors available ensures one of these could brighten your home gym, or pop, or look understated, as a desk seat. There’s a stand available to keep it in place when it’s not being used, although you’ll need to buy that separately.
Trideer exercise ball
High density for durability
This ball has an anti-burst design for rigorous workouts.
Pros:
- Large selection of colors
- Choice of sizes
- Comes with foot pump
- Non-toxic PVC material
- High density
- Anti-slip surface
Cons:
- Requires space to use for exercise
The Trideer exercise ball comes in attractive colors, and you can pick the ball size to suit your needs whether that’s exercising, as a seat, or as a birthing ball from the wide selection.
It’s made with non-toxic material that’s dense so it won’t burst, and it’s designed to avoid slipperiness to help you perform your exercises or sit securely. It comes with a foot pump to make inflation easy.
BalanceFrom anti-burst and slip-resistant exercise ball
Seven colors and a range of sizes
Slip resistant and wipe clean, this ball comes with a foot pump included.
Pros:
- Phthalates-free material
- Rated up to 2000 pounds
- Slip resistant
- Foot pump included
Cons:
- Not the widest color choice
If you want a low cost exercise ball, take a look at the BalanceFrom anti-burst and slip-resistant exercise ball. You won’t get as many colors to choose from as you can with other options, but there are still seven available, plus a range of sizes to suit different heights and whether you want the ball for exercise, as a seat, or for birthing.
The ball promises to be phthalates free and can be cleaned with a cloth as necessary. Inflating it is made easy with a foot pump included when you buy.
ProBody Pilates mini exercise ball
Easy-store design that promotes core strength
Sized-down design for a variety of exercises with six colors on offer.
Pros:
- Easy to store
- Strengthening and toning benefits
- Free of common phthalates
- Non slip and anti burst
Cons:
- Won’t work as as seat
- Pump not included
If you don’t have the room for a large exercise ball, the ProBody Pilates mini exercise ball could be a great alternative to help you build core strength, tone and sculpt. It can enable you to do a whole range of exercises both lying down, and standing and, as with a larger ball, the shape of the ball ensures you need to use your core to stay in balance.
The ball is made from soft PVC that doesn’t contain the commonly used phthalates, and is anti burst. You will need to blow it up yourself, or get yourself a pump to do it with.
Live Infinitely exercise ball
Sizes from diameter 55 to 95 centimetres
Non-toxic PVC ball that comes with a hand pump and access to a digital workout guide.
Pros:
- Anti-burst design
- Supports up to 2200 pounds
- Phthalate free
- 10 colors
- Anti-slip ridges
Cons:
- Hand pump only
- Not the best colors we’ve seen
If you are tall – or you’re buying for someone who is – you’ll be delighted that the Live Infinitely exercise ball is available in sizes up to 95cm diameter, which is suitable for someone taller than 6 feet 9 inches to use for workouts.
Made from heavy duty PVC, the ball has a ridged surface to prevent slipping and it comes with a free workout ebook that’s sent after purchase to set you off on a new regime. There are 10 colors to pick from.
Dynapro exercise ball
Made from 100-per cent recycled material
This ball comes in four sizes from 45 to 75 centimetres and has a matte surface and ribs to ensure you don’t slip.
Pros:
- Made from recycled PVC
- Thick material for resistance to sharp objects
- Non-slip ribbing
- Four sizes
- 2200 pound maximum load
Cons:
- Hand pump
The Dynapro exercise ball is the top pick for eco-conscious exercisers because it’s made from recycled material. It has a 2275 micrometer thickness that makes it very resistant to anything sharp you might roll over on the floor, or that’s on your clothing.
It’s designed to prevent slipping even when you’re doing a very hard workout as it has a matte surface and horizontal ribs. There are only four sizes but they’re designed to cover kids under 4 feet 7 inches, up to heights over 6 feet 3 inches.
Our verdict
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The best exercise ball is the URBNFit exercise ball, in our opinion. If you’re after an excellent choice of desirable colors, check out the Trideer exercise ball, while for a price-conscious option, it’s the BalanceFrom anti-burst and slip-resistant exercise ball. The ProBody Pilates mini exercise ball is handy if you don’t have room for a full-sized ball, while the tallest exercisers will favor the Live Infinitely exercise ball. For an eco-friendly option, it has to be the Dynapro exercise ball.
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