CanDo Inflatable Regular Exercise Balls

CanDo Inflatable Regular Exercise Balls Features

• Ideal for exercise and rehabilitation treatment
• May be under inflated to give a soft, mushy feel or fully inflated for a firm, bouncy feel
• Used by physical therapist, athletic trainers, occupational therapist, fitness facilities, yoga and pilates instructors and for consumer home use
• Convenient conditioning and training apparatus
• Exercise Ball can be used as a seat
• Available in multiple sizes and colors
• Support weight up to 300lb
• Come in a polybag
• Also available (Sold separately):
  - CanDo Inflatable Exercise Ball Pumps (Code: 30-1047)
  - Cando Inflatable Exercise Ball Plug Remover (Code: 30-1829)

What to buy with Cando Inflatable Workout Balls

• TheraBand Exercise Ball Stacker
• CanDo Inflatable Exercise Ball Pumps
• Aeromat Fitness Ball Base

Uses of the Inflatable Yoga Ball

• Sitting (active sitting):
  - Assume seated position on ball. Maintain proper posture and balance.
  - The act of sitting still on an inflatable ball requires energy and endurance, and is fatiguing.

• Abdominal Curl:
  - Assume seated position on ball. Walk feet forward until lower back is in contact with ball. This is the starting position.
  - Slowly curl upward, tightening abdominal muscles. Relax to starting position.
  - Strengthening abdominal muscles with the abdominal curl exercise.
  - Be sure to curl upward and relax back in a smooth, controlled motion.

• Oblique Abdominal Curl:
  - Begin by lying on your back with knees bent, ball on abdomen, and one hand supporting your head and neck.
  - Using your other hand, roll the CanDo Exercise Ball diagonally across body up to knees as you lift your head and shoulder.
  - Once again, move in a slow and smooth motion. Switch hand positions so that you get the workout from both sides.

• Lower Abdominal Crunch:
  - Begin by lying on back with ball wedged in under your bent knees. Grip ball with legs by squeezing lower leg toward buttock and lift ball toward chest.

Inflation Guidelines:

• Ball size reflects maximum inflation.
• An electric inflator may be used to inflate the ball to its approximate size.
• Maximum size may be realized by finishing the inflation process using a manual pump after letting ball settle.

Precautions:

• Consult with your physical therapist, coach, trainer of physician before starting any rehabilitation or exercise program.
• Perform exercises in a slow and controlled motion, in an open area.
• Maintain proper posture throughout exercise session.
• Exercise away from sharp objects that might puncture the ball or cause you injury.
• Remove sharp objects (i.e. rings) before you begin using your ball.

Care and Maintenance:

• Treat your exercise ball well for years of use.
• Protect your ball from direct exposure to excessive heat. This includes radiators, direct sunlight, and other sources of heat.
• Always keep ball away from sharp objects.
• When inflating, follow the inflation guidelines.

CanDo Regular Exercise Balls Manual