Exercise Ball Safety: Do’s and Don’ts For Safe Exercise Ball Use

Exercise Ball Safety: Do’s and Don’ts For Safe Exercise Ball Use

DO’S:

•  Use only high quality burst resistance exercise balls (DuraBall Pro or Similar) that display an inflation date that is less then 12 months old.

•   Inspect the ball before each use, look for gouges, cracks, peeling or under inflation

•  Exercise on a padded floor or mat

•  Use a spotter and extreme caution when using resistance equipment with an exercise ball**

•   Replace balls every 12 months or at the first sign of wear; especially in high use facilities

•  New exercise balls should be inflated as per instructions and clearly labeled with the inflation date (Month / Year) in permanent ink

DON’TS

•    Use a ball with visible signs of wear

•  Patch or plug a damaged or leaking ball

•   Inflate larger then the recommended size

•   Store balls near sharp metal or heat sources

•   Kick an exercise ball

BE SMART – BE ON THE BALL

** Use of resistance equipment such as bar/dumbbells while on a ball is not recommended as it dramatically increases the risk of serious injury