Step 1: Research
The Buyz123 guide
Read how this guide can assist your decision-making and ensure that you consider all your options before making a purchase.
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What is available on the market?
Research the various types of exercise balls that are available on the market and what features you need to know about before you buy.
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- Type - standard, side loops, pegged feet, mega ball, physio roll
- Size - different sizes for different heights
- Material - vinyl, plastic, solid foam rubber
- Construction - inflatable, non-inflatable
Is it suited to me?
Ask yourself these key questions to make sure that your new exercise ball is suitable for you.
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- What is my primary purpose for purchasing an exercise ball?
- Will I be the only one using the ball, or will others also be using it?
- Do I have space for it to be out or would I need to pack it away after each use?
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Step 1: Evaluation
Once you know what's available - it's time to narrow down the options
Look at how well each particular execise ball meets your particular needs and eliminate the ones that don't suit you.
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- Advantages of different ball types
- Appropriate material - rubber, foam or vinyl
- Ball size
- Workout options
My features list
Use this list to get a quick and effective overview of the execise ball and to ensure that it has all the features that are most important to you.
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Comparing execise balls to one another
Consider these questions to help you make that final choice.
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- Which exercise ball is the best value for money?
- Which would be the easiest to inflate?
- Which exercise ball suits my needs the best?
- Which do I like the best?
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Step 1: Purchase
I want to buy it - but how?
The different ways you can buy an exercise ball and the pros and cons of each method.
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- Internet, over the phone, mail order, department store or specialty store
- Choosing a seller - questions to ask
- Ordering and delivery - return policies, guarantees, insurance
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