instructions for a fitness ball

[dirk101]

i've recently bought one, and i have some questions. one, how much am i supposed to inflate it? and two, i've tried to do a pushup with it, as in a normal pushup, but with hands supported on the ball, but i find it almost impossible to keep it form moving. it';s like my hands are trembling. is it normal?

[RipStone]

You have to stabilize the ball by using more effort when doing pushups. It's hard to do and that's why it's an effective way to do pushups. Keep practicing and you'll get it.

[Mahler]

I have purchased two and both came with a plastic tape to gauge the inflation. Check your instructions on that.

Also, I had trouble with the pushups and initially placed the ball against a wall or rack for support until I was able to do the pushups without help.

In Fitness & Friendship,
Mahler

[Newlife]

Originally posted by RipStone:
You have to stabilize the ball by using more effort when doing pushups. It's hard to do and that's why it's an effective way to do pushups. Keep practicing and you'll get it.

And at first, try spreading your legs wider to allow for more stability. Also play with your hand position on the ball a bit. By my 3rd workout with these, I was adding weight...

[dirk101]

well i'm still trying. when i lean on the ball, in a pushup, should my hands sink in the ball to any degree? should the ball feel hard?

[RipStone]

Originally posted by dirk101:
well i'm still trying. when i lean on the ball, in a pushup, should my hands sink in the ball to any degree? should the ball feel hard?

The swiss balls I use at the gym have a little give in them when you push down. You dont want the ball being like a rock, lol.