Can i pump pilates balls? Please let me know. thanks!
1192123
I don't see why not. It doesn't specifically say pilates balls, but it is used for sports equipment.
1296867
The pump you have is broken. The same thing happened to me the second time I tried to use my pump (it was after my brother-in-law was messing around with the pump so I guess they are delicate). However, I had purchased two balance discs (one for each foot) and each came with its own pump. I used the second pump and it inflated fine. Get another pump (perhaps at a sporting goods store or Amazon) and you should be fine. In the mean time you can take the pump needle to a bike store or service station and see if they will fill your disc for you. Your local gym teacher also has a pump that will work. The pump you have is broken. The same thing happened to me the second time I tried to use my pump (it was after my brother-in-law was messing around with the pump so I guess they are delicate). However, I had purchased two balance discs (one for each foot) and each came with its own pump. I used the second pump and it inflated fine. Get another pump (perhaps at a sporting goods store or Amazon) and you should be fine. In the mean time you can take the pump needle to a bike store or service station and see if they will fill your disc for you. Your local gym teacher also has a pump that will... » Read More The pump you have is broken. The same thing happened to me the second time I tried to use my pump (it was after my brother-in-law was messing around with the pump so I guess they are delicate). However, I had purchased two balance discs (one for each foot) and each came with its own pump. I used the second pump and it inflated fine. Get another pump (perhaps at a sporting goods store or Amazon) and you should be fine. In the mean time you can take the pump needle to a bike store or service station and see if they will fill your disc for you. Your local gym teacher also has a pump that will work. « Show Less
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I haven't aired them back up, as another user suggested, so find them extremely soft. I would think they'd pale in comparison to something like a tennis ball or Trigger Point ball on your back. However, I haven't tried to really pump them up and see. Good luck!
1457596
i think you can either concentrate on working your legs or your core muscles...once you get momentum, it would be a solid workout for your core...i just tried it with no leg involvement and it was easy to maintain momentum...good luck and i hope you find this helpful and enjoy your machine...dt
1510157
Hi Carole, I also hadn't used my Pilates for several years. I took a chance and ordered the Stamina Level 2 Integrated DVD a few months back along with the Rebounder. (Unfortunately the Rebounder did not fit my Pilates and I had to send it back) I still remembered most of the workouts so the Level II was fine, I just slowed my workout down a bit until I was up to her speed. However, in order to get the full benefit of the workouts you must have the Rebounder...without the Rebounder the DVD doesn't have enough workouts to make it worthwhile. Hope this helps.
1883553
I believe so! The pump comes with two small attachments, and should work for standard exercise balls. However, I have not used it for that myself.
888975
Hi there - we already had an exercise ball pump and that is what we used. I believe it is this one: http://www.amazon.com/action-Floats-Exercise-Hippity-bouncer/dp/B00147OVDA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1394571535&sr=8-2&keywords=exercise+ball+pump
2198382
Yes, with the Pilates machine you work your whole body. And without the joints being affected negatively. I purchased mine a year ago and don't regret it at all.
678061
not likely. most of those exercise balls don't use a needle...they have their own kind of pump. I blew up some big play colorful balls in a few minutes but they took a needle.
1861796
Some pilates teachers are using them w/ students...if you have foot or ankle problems I would use them cautiously & not stand on them w/ my full weight.
521565
I used a pump that came with my exercise ball. Otherwise its the gas station...no way I could blow this up :) Still inflated though.
366803
A small cheap hand pump I think. It was a while ago and I don't remember too clearly. I also think that I used another pump that I had to blow it up. It is a nice Yoga ball though. We pumped it up once and haven't had to pump it up again over a year later.
500621
I have never done that, I don't see why you couldn't. The way mine is being used is for pressure relief on parts of the body, consequently I use the inflation/deflation alternation. You have to actively deflate it for storage, so it should maintain a static firmness for all over for firm support without the pump action. Hope this helps!
2102490
You could but you would need a very wide round chair. No where near as responsive as a ball so probably less workout.
750531
i dont know, maybe if you had the needle. ball pumps are super cheap though.
1863561
Yes you can. :) Just be prepared for a good work-out of your arms/back. It will take a long time (many strokes) to fill a paintball tank, but it can be done! It's the reason I bought the air pump to begin with.
2246445
Dr. Oz had some back exercises I taped on DVR that looked interesting, but I haven't used the ball much yet, but plan to in the future. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.