Softball, what is it and what do you use it for?

A soft ball for focus and flexibility

A softball You use them in yoga, Pilates, and many other exercises. Soft balls were originally designed for use in physiotherapy, and they're still used successfully there. This demonstrates the effectiveness of training with a soft ball. Such training strengthens muscles, hand-eye coordination, and focus. Buying a soft ball is therefore an excellent idea. It makes your exercises both more fun and more effective.

What is a softball?

A softball A Pilates ball is a handy ball with a diameter between 18 and 30 centimeters. This distinguishes the soft ball (a small yoga ball) from the larger yoga ball, which you can sit or lie on. The soft ball is made of sturdy and durable PVC, with a textured surface for optimal grip. This prevents the ball from slipping when you sweat during a strenuous workout.

The soft ball fits easily in your gym bag because you can deflate it. At the gym, you can quickly inflate it again with the included straw. This sturdy plastic tube allows you to inflate the ball as hard or soft as you like. The name "soft ball" comes from physiotherapy, for which soft balls were designed. A patient in rehabilitation is vulnerable, so you inflate a soft ball gently and increase the pressure throughout the therapy. For a workout at the gym, you can safely inflate the Pilates ball a bit more.

What do you use a Pilates ball for?

You use a soft ball for exercises at home or at the gym, but of course, you can also take it with you on vacation. Deflate it, and it fits in your luggage without taking up much space. Use the Pilates ball to strengthen muscle groups, improve your coordination, and as support during certain exercises. For example, place the soft ball under your head or legs to completely relax. Or place the soft ball under your back when doing abdominal exercises. This prevents you from over-stretching, which would cause you to use your back muscles more than your abdominals. This is especially true with weak abdominal muscles, and your exercises will result in back pain instead of a flat stomach. To strengthen muscle groups, hold the ball between your hands or legs and try to flatten it as much as possible. The soft ball is also used in Pilates to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.

In everyday life, you use the ball to help you sit upright. Place the soft ball between your backrest and your chair. As soon as you slump, the ball falls, and you know you need to correct your posture.

Buy softball

Soft balls They come in various sizes. The size of these small yoga balls is indicated by diameter. This diameter can, of course, vary depending on how much the Pilates ball is inflated. The ball you choose depends on the exercise you're doing with it and your personal preference. Most people, therefore, want to buy several soft balls to alternate between exercises. Our soft balls from Pilates-Mad and Sissel have an excellent satisfaction rate, are durable, and yet affordable.

A Pilates ball from Pilates-Mad is available in three different versions:

All these Pilates balls have a textured surface for optimal grip. All three can withstand pressure of up to 100 kilos (220 lbs) before cracking. So you'll need to train a bit before you can squeeze a soft ball over your head! Also, keep in mind that some exercises use the Pilates ball as support. Therefore, don't lie on these Pilates balls if you weigh more than 100 kilos (220 lbs).

A Sissel soft ball for Pilates is available in two sizes, each with two colours:

These soft balls also have a rough surface. They can withstand a body weight or pressure of 155 kg.

Then we have the smaller version of Sissel:

These smaller soft balls differ only in size from the larger ones. They can also withstand a pressure or body weight of 155 kg.

Pilates ball quality and reviews

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