How to Keep Air in a Fitness Ball

A fitness ball is an essential part of a home or studio gym providing instability and variety to a large number of different moves. But keeping air in a fitness ball can be a challenge. If not filled correctly they can be prone to leaking or even bursting. However, taking a few precautions can lengthen the life of your ball considerably and cause them to lose significantly less air.

Things You'll Need

  • Hand pump
  • Room temperature gauge/thermometer
  • Measuring tape 100 inches long
  • Soft cloth
  • Basin of warm soapy water
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Instructions

  1. Correctly Inflate the Ball to Prevent Air Escaping

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      Ensure room temperature is between 65 and 90 degrees Farenheit. Temperatures outside of these extremes can damage ball during inflating.

    • 2

      Use hand pump to inflate ball to required size. Do not overfill ball -- this could put undue stress on seams and create small tears that will leak air.

    • 3

      Use tape measure to measure circumference of ball. This helps prevent overfilling. A 22 inch diameter ball should be no more than 68 inches circumference at widest point, and a 30 inch ball should be no more than 92 inches circumference.

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      With soft cloth and basin of soapy water, clean ball to remove dirt and dust. Do not use chemicals that could weaken ball surface.