Your question was: How do I inflate the exercise ball to the correct size?
Our experts said: The small "fork" in the ball accessory package is used to remove the stopper and release air. Use a high-volume pump to add air and replace the stopper immediately. Adapters for standard air compressors you would find at a service station are included in the package.
Inflate the ball with a high-volume pump. Low-volume pumps, such as bicycle pumps will not provide enough air to inflate the ball to the proper size. We suggest the "Power Pump" from Thera-Band products, or an air compressor. Adapters for standard air compressors you would find at a service station are included in the package.
The amount of air you put in the ball depends on the size/height of the ball. It's very important not to over-inflate the ball beyond it's appropriate size/height. The proper inflation size for each ball is noted by ball color:
|
Ball Type |
Ball Color |
Maximum
Ball Size
(inches/centimeters) |
Initial
Inflation Size
(inches/centimeters) |
|
Standard |
Yellow |
17.7 inches
/ 45 cm |
16.5 inches
/ 42.0 cm |
|
Red |
21.7 inches
/ 55 cm |
20.5 inches
/ 52.0 cm |
|
Green |
26.6 inches
/ 65 cm |
24.0 inches
/ 61.0 cm |
|
Blue |
29.5 inches
/ 75 cm |
28.0 inches
/ 71.0 cm |
|
Silver |
33.5 inches
/ 85 cm |
31.5 inches
/ 80.0 cm |
|
SDS® |
Yellow
|
17.7 inches
/ 45 cm |
16.5 inches
/ 42.0 cm |
|
|
Red |
21.7 inches
/ 55 cm |
20.5 inches
/ 52.0 cm |
|
|
Green |
26.6 inches
/ 65 cm |
24.0 inches
/ 61.0 cm |
|
|
Blue |
29.5 inches
/ 75 cm |
28.0 inches
/ 71.0 cm |