Birthing ball - what size?

userdeleted

I just picked up an exercise ball from Target today. It's a 65 cm one. Is this the "right" size? It feels a little small, but I'm not sure if it's supposed to be like this.

bwm2bmw

Depends on your height and what you're using it for. You generally want your hips and knees to be level when you're on it. I bought a 65cm for work and home - works fine at home for stretching out but I wish I'd gotten a 75cm for work because my desk is high.

Your Height	Ball Size
less than 5' 0"	45 cm (18 in.)
5' 0" to 5' 5"	55 cm (22 in.)
5' 6"- 6' 1"	65 cm (26 in.)
6' 2" - 6' 8"	75 cm (30 in.)
6' 9" and up	85 cm (34 in.)

 

userdeleted

bwm2bmw:

Depends on your height and what you're using it for. You generally want your hips and knees to be level when you're on it. I bought a 65cm for work and home - works fine at home for stretching out but I wish I'd gotten a 75cm for work because my desk is high.

 

Your Height	Ball Size
less than 5' 0"	45 cm (18 in.)
5' 0" to 5' 5"	55 cm (22 in.)
5' 6"- 6' 1"	65 cm (26 in.)
6' 2" - 6' 8"	75 cm (30 in.)
6' 9" and up	85 cm (34 in.)

 

Thanks! It looks like I have the right size - I'm 5'6". I think I was just expecting to sit up higher, I think I'll try it for a few days and see if I get used to it. I'm just sitting on it at home so I don't need to reach up to a desk or anything like that. 

lovesazzie

Mine was really short until DH added more air to it. I just didn't fill it enough when I filled it.

avbliss

bwm2bmw:

Depends on your height and what you're using it for. You generally want your hips and knees to be level when you're on it. I bought a 65cm for work and home - works fine at home for stretching out but I wish I'd gotten a 75cm for work because my desk is high.

 

Your Height	Ball Size
less than 5' 0"	45 cm (18 in.)
5' 0" to 5' 5"	55 cm (22 in.)
5' 6"- 6' 1"	65 cm (26 in.)
6' 2" - 6' 8"	75 cm (30 in.)
6' 9" and up	85 cm (34 in.)

 

 

This. I have the 55cm since I'm 5'3" and it does seem small but it works!

avbliss

bwm2bmw:

Depends on your height and what you're using it for. You generally want your hips and knees to be level when you're on it. I bought a 65cm for work and home - works fine at home for stretching out but I wish I'd gotten a 75cm for work because my desk is high.

 

Your Height	Ball Size
less than 5' 0"	45 cm (18 in.)
5' 0" to 5' 5"	55 cm (22 in.)
5' 6"- 6' 1"	65 cm (26 in.)
6' 2" - 6' 8"	75 cm (30 in.)
6' 9" and up	85 cm (34 in.)

 

 

This. I have the 55cm since I'm 5'3" and it does seem small but it works!