AOK Health Size Guide
BALL SIZE | COMBO-SIZING (Suitable for combined sitting and exercise) |
EXER-SIZING (Suitable for mainly exercise) |
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45cm | <150cm | <160cm |
55cm | 150cm - 165cm | 160cm - 175cm |
65cm | 162cm - 183cm | 175cm - 195cm |
75cm | 180cm - 200cm | 195cm+ |
85cm | 198cm+ |
These sizes are not definitive but only a guide. Larger/bulkier individuals may need a larger size ball than shown purely for comfort and not biomechanics.
Using the ball for weight lifting is also better with a larger ball than normal. There is only 10-20% loss of efficiency if using a larger ball size for exercise. You will rarely use a Swiss ball at its maximum inflated diameter. Best results are at 90-95% inflation.
Progressing Ballet Technique Size Guide
BALL SIZE | HEIGHT |
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45cm | Under 142cm / 4'8" |
55cm | 142cm - 160cm / 4'8" - 5'3" |
65cm | 160cm - 178cm / 5'4" - 5'10" |
75cm | 178cm - 193cm / 5'10" - 6'4" |
When you stand next to an exercise ball, it should be even or slightly above your knee level. The best way to size up your ball is by sitting on it. When you sit on the ball, knees should be bent at a 90-degree angle and your thighs should be parallel or even with the floor. You could substitute a fitball for a chair to find your height and see which ball size suits.