GoFit Ultimate Burst Resistant Core Stability Ball with Workout DVD (65 cm) Features
- Inflation pump included
- Easy to follow exercise poster included
- 25-minute DVD workout included
- 65cm (25") burst resistant exercise ball
Price: $24.99
User Reviews about GoFit Ultimate Burst Resistant Core Stability Ball with Workout DVD (65 cm)
The stability ball is great. I think it is a good quality and I like the DVD that came with it. We are using these to sit on at work at our desks as a health initiative. It is working well for everyone. -- Good Quality Stability Ball
The picture does not do the ball justice. In the picture it looks dull and murky and not nice. It's actually very pretty! A nice, rich, shiny purple. Very happy about that!
I'm rating this ball with 5 stars overall, but I'll do a bit of a breakdown on how I rate individual aspects of this purchase.
The ball itself: 5 stars - Like I said, it's gorgeous, seems very well made, and seems sturdy. I just got this ball today, so I don't know how it holds up over time.
Shipping: 5 stars - Ordered it the night of the 13th, got Free Super Saving Shipping (ordered another item), it was processed and sent on the 14th, and received it today on the 18th. Considering the 15th and 16th were Saturday and Sunday, I consider that remarkably good shipping time.
Instructions: 1 star - There weren't any. At least not for how to pump the silly thing up. Finally had to look it up online. Mildly frustrating.
The foot pump: 3 stars - Once you read the online instructions on how to use the pump, it's very simple to use. But VERY poorly made. The plastic hose has a seam, which wasn't properly sealed, so it had a hole in one part of it. I taped it up with some masking tape and it worked just fine. For being brand new, I feel I shouldn't need to make repairs to things prior to use. Took me less than 10 minutes to pump it up.
Packaging: 5 stars - Everything was neatly packaged and I found no damage to the box or product.
So overall, I'm completely satisfied with my purchase. -- Prettier than it looks!
I've been buying exercise balls left and right trying to find a good one. Most were too small, or too cushy. I found this one on sale at Big 5 and it's definitely got the most stability and I don't feel my knees coming up when I sit on it. However, the DVD that comes with it was cheaply made and the instructor is boring and not very thorough. She teaches you things like lunges, but only on one side before the DVD cuts to the next exercise, where she's already set up.
Would have given it four stars if not for the DVD. -- Good Ball, Horrible DVD
Comparison of three GoFit 65mm balls PLUS three other brands. All were 65cm, except the Everlast. I compared material weight, texture, weight rating, odors and pumps.
First up, #1: GoFit "Premium" model no, GF-65BRBall, ©2009. Second, #2: GoFit "Ultimate", model no. GF-65BrBall-B ©2008. Third, #3: GoFit "Professional". Fourth, #4: Everlast "Burst -Resistant Fitness Ball no. EX3584YE, yellow 75cm " and finally, Fith, #5: Valeo 65mm. All included pumps and DVD's. Cost: Three green Lincolns out the door at Big 5 Sporting Goods thru Feb 2010 on all except GoFit "Pro".
Quick Summary: My final choice was #1, the purple 65cm ©2009, GoFit "Premium" model no, GF-65BRBall (no suffix-B) Note: this is not the same as the "ultimate" model in this Amazon listing, rather, it is Big5 SKU no. 04052742 and UPC 6 87339 20270 3. Not sure if Amazon sells the GoFit "Premium". GoFit "Premium" was the only one, other than the GoFit "Pro" (available from Amazon), that resembled health club quality to me. Yet, "Premium" was only a fraction of the price and best value for it's 1,000 lb weight capacity, low odor and sturdy material. The "Ultimate" model in this Amazon listing is rated at only 600 lbs. Some balls have "burst-resistant" or "xxxx lbs. weight rated" on the package. The so called "burst-resistant" Everlast 75cm was only rated to 330 lbs compared to the GoFit "Premium" rated at 1,000 lbs. "Burst-resistant" supposedly means that the ball will not suddenly deflate. A higher weight rating seemed more relevant to me. The GoFit Pro is rated at 1,200 lbs but was three times the price. Two other ways to measure the quality: Open the box an rub two layers between thumb and index finger, or, compare the deflated ball weights in each hand. I believe that GoFit Premium and GoFit Pro will be more puncture resistant than the others owing to heavier, thicker material. Both should also be highly suitable for chair use.
Textures and weight: smooth vs. textured. All the store brands, including the GoFit "Ultimate" had textured material. Only GoFit "Premium" and "Pro"models have smooth material. I prefer the smooth vs. the sticky rough material for several reasons. Ease of cleaning; did not stick to my body; thicker material; seemed less likely to puncture. Note: Ultra-light weight, high end backpacking tents are now made of thinner, lighter , costlier materials, so light weight doesn't always correlate to low quality or low strength. Still, my expensive Mountain HardWear, although light and strong, does puncture easily. GoFit "Premium"= 1,000 lb weight vs. Everlast ex3584ye10LtKRB = 330 lbs Vs. GoFit "ultimate" = 600 lbs. Others- not weight rated on box.
Valve: There is only a hole, not a true "valve", in most of these fitness balls. Make sure that your ball comes with at least one plastic plug in the box. My GoFit "Premium" had one already inserted in the air entry plus a spare. Nothing worse than pumping these things up and finding out that the plug is missing.
Core Stability vs. Fitness vs. Therapy balls: Seems to be different names for the same thing. Correct me if I am wrong here.
DVD's: Both the GoFit "Premium" and the "Ultimate" came with a 25 min "Linda Leene" DVD. The Everlast comes with a DVD entitled "Greatness is Within", EX3582, unknown running time. I did not watch either video. FORM, FORM. Technique and Form: It is most worthy to note that proper technique and form are required when exercising. I had the benefit of a physical therapist to correct me. What seemed intuitive on my own was actually not correct form at all. I am strengthening quads, hamstrings and core muscles. It is probably well worth a few dollars to have a professional observe and correct your form and technique from the start. Anyone can do it right at any age. Also, performing certain exercises in combination with a MediCare approved neoro-muscular-stimulator will boost your re-hab. If your MD prescribes an electrical NMI, and your P-T trains you in it's use then use it at home in combination with your ball, and perhaps ankle weight straps. Just remember, form is everything. Go easy the first few weeks. Your progress will amaze you in just a few weeks. You can watch a DVD but that is probably no better than reading an exercise pamphlet. If you have children, by all means, get interested in using a ball at an early age. Many injuries can be prevented in the first place if the body is well toned. Balls work many groups of muscles at once. They are the single best life long friend anyone can have at any age.
Pumps: My choice, GoFit "Premium" came with a foot, rater than a hand pump, although the pump was not a deciding factor for me. "Ultimate" and "Premium" comes with the same pump, a foot operated bellows type. The G-F bellows foot pump is nothing to write home about and appears disposable in quality... but, it worked very well one time. Simply plug the included poly ribbed hose in to the bellows, then select the included nozzle to fit the ball inlet. Insert and pump by foot. Toward the end of the pumping, I had to use the bellows like an accordion between my hands. I may have over-inflated it. No instructions for filling were in the box. Other evaluators have mentioned that you should inflate partially and leave over-night until the storage wrinkles disappear. I pumped away until right out of the box trying to rid the wrinkles. Go with the two stage , overnight method to avoid over stretching the ball in the first pumping. The other brands had hand pumps. If you need to fill and deflate for storage often, then buy a high volume electric air mattress pump. They are cheap and come with suction mode for deflation. Do not use a high pressure tire pump because they will take to long and can easily damage the ball.
Odors and volatiles: The GoFit "Premium" was totally free of volatile odors detectable to me. If you have high sensitivity to volatiles, understand that some are odorless. Generally, I always choose natural over synthetics whenever I can. Not an option for me in my three green Lincolns sale price range. The Everlast, made of thin, textured material had a strong odor in the wrapper. This one went right back on the shelf.
purchase date: 2-16-2010
-- Which GoFit Ball is right for you? Three different models
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