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I am 5 feet And plan to buy a yoga ball to use as an office chair, what size of ball should I get?

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You should use a ball that are around 60-65cm, but it also depends on how stiff it is and how much you weigh as it will squish down when you sit on it. You should try a couple of sizes out before you commit to one.

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Can yoga ball exercise be used to reduce fat in the upper arms and thighs?

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Yes, it can be. Weight training and aerobics could also help.

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I am 5'5 and I need a ball for sitting, what size do I need?

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Try a 2- 3 foot tall yoga ball. If that doesn’t work, just go to the store and see what they recommend.

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I'm 5.11 and over 300lbs. Will a 75cm ball support my weight?

Ray

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Yes. 75cm yoga balls will support your weight. They can hold up to 600lbs. The Teawan Anti-Burst Yoga Ball is a great choice!

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Hi, I am 5 ft 3 inches and have back problems. I want to use yoga ball for stretching exercise only. Which size do I need to buy?

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Try getting a 65cm ball. Try going to a local gym and using some of their balls to see if that size works well.

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Does the weight limit vary with the size of the ball? We want to use it for people up to 400 pounds.

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You should look at manufacturer recommendations for various different yoga balls. Weight limits may vary by size and manufacturer.

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I’m 172 cm and want a yoga ball to sit as a chair. My weight is around 55kg. What size should I buy? Do I need to inflate by myself by blowing it up or whatever?

Rudi

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A 55 cm should do the trick, no more than 65 cm (depending on leg length and how firm you blow up the ball. Yes, some balls came with a bicycle type pump and a little attachment to plug it into.

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I'm looking to buy a yoga ball. I am 4'8" and looking to use it to stretch and do squats. I'm not sure what size ball I should get. Also once inflated can it be deflated for storage?

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You should probably get the 55cm ball as it will be at the correct position for your height. Yoga balls are packaged deflated and will need to be inflated after purchase.

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I am 5 ft 5 inches but need to use the ball for stretching post a knee replacement, what size do I buy?

Mr. Submarine

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For a person who is a height of 5 ft and 5 inches, it is recommended by Women's Health Magazine to use a yoga ball of 65 cm (26 inches).

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I'm 93 kg in weight so what size of ball can I use?

Mr. Submarine

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I don't know what your height is, which is most what impacts what size yoga ball will suit your needs best. I will judge based on the global average height for a 93 kg adult, which is 177.8 cm. You should use a 65 cm yoga ball. If these estimations are incorrect, there are graphs online which you can use to see which size ball you need.

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I have arthritis in the hip. Could a Swiss ball help?

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People with arthritis who use a Swiss ball or similar, have seen positive improvements in mobility, balance, and core strength using balance balls.

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