Quick question!- exercise ball size

Re: Quick question!- exercise ball size

• Lizmullen member

  April 2014

  I'm 5'3" and I've always excercised with the 55 cm one. I have been using that one as well.

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• ThereBeDragons member

  April 2014

  I like going up a size because I'm well above the average weight for my height (even before baby) and I always sink into the ball more than a lighter person would. So when I buy the size recommended- I always feel like I'm squatting way down instead of properly supported and have a hard time getting on/off the ball.

  
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• TaylorHam86 member

  April 2014

  When you sit on the ball, your quads should be parallel with the ground. If your hips are lower than your knees, you need a bigger ball.

   

  
  

  

  
  

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• awc1986 member

  April 2014

  65cm if you want it to be comfortable. You can always deflate it to suit. I'm 5'3" and have a 65cm, which is good up to 5'9". I buy them for a living (sports retail buyer) so don't worry, I'm trustworthy!

  
  

   

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  09/17/13 - 7wks 2d - Normal HB Detected! Baby measuring perfect for dates and positioning!  

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• blessedandhopeful member

  April 2014

  Thanks guys! I am getting a 65 cm. Makes sense that you can deflate it a little if it is too big. Hope it helps.

  

  
  

  

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• mrstengallonhat1 member

  April 2014

  I'm the same height and bought a 65 cm ball. The 55 cm seemed way too small!

  

  

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• frasey member

  April 2014

  DH got me one for Christmas.... we just inflated it today and realized its a 55 cm. Im 5'7" and I def think I need a bigger one... anyone wanna trade?

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

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• shaunamw member

  April 2014

  Just curious... What do you do on the yoga ball to induce labor?

   

  

  

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• awc1986 member

  April 2014

  @shaunamw‌ - it won't induce labor per se, but bouncing on it and rotating your hips can help bring baby down. The position you have to adopt opens up your pelvis too, which is why some people like to use it in labor.

  
  

   

  09/23/11 - Married DH

  04/01/13 - BFP at 4wks

  05/30/13 - MMC - BO @ 12wks 5d

  08/29/13 - BFP @ 4wks 4d

  09/17/13 - 7wks 2d - Normal HB Detected! Baby measuring perfect for dates and positioning!  

  10/23/13 - 12wks 3d - Perfect NT scan! HB 167 & baby wriggling, waving & yawning!

  12/17/13 - 20wks 2 d - We're having a beautiful baby girl! Go Team Pink!

  05/03/14 - Bobbie Gloria was born at 39+6 weighing 6lb 14oz!

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• shaunamw member

  April 2014

  Got it thanks! So basically all the same things the different yogo positions are doing. I tried the ball tonight and it is actually pretty com

   

  

  

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