Pilates triad ball

[susieqsmith]

There is an article in the current Pilates Style magazine about the triad ball. It sounds interesting. Has anyone tried it?

[Lucky Star]

I haven't, but it's featured in the current More issue (Feb) too.

ETA: I just visited the website (http://www.zenirgy.com/home.asp) and of course you can buy videos, etc. I wonder how different this ball is from the cheaper 12" hot pink Gymnic Therapy ball that was discussed here some time ago. http://www.sensoryedge.com/gythba.html

[Denise R]

This website looks interesting, thanks for sharing!


Denise,
who thinks this looks similar to Leslee Bender's workouts......

[Daphne M]

Thanks for posting this!

I got the hot pink 12" Gymnic Therapy ball along with a Leslie?Leslee? Bender DVD with small ball exercises. (I can't remember if she calls it the "overball" or the "miniball," but it's this same ball.) I love love love using this ball.

I'm glad to see someone else making a Pilates DVD using the 12" ball. I like variety! And although I like Lesl?e's workout,it moves a little slowly between exercises and is not chaptered, so there a bit too much down time to suit me. (Nevertheless the exercises are excellent and her form is outstanding.)

By the way, I subsitute the 12" ball for lots of exercises where you might use the Pilates ring or a larger stability ball. It doesn't leave me feeling bruised the way the ring does. And exercises with the ball between your knees or thighs or ankles are much more comfortable with the small 12" ball. (Lots of Cathe floor work, for example.)

[Lucky Star]

Hey Daphne, what is the feel/texture/springiness of the Gymnic ball? The Triad ball is described as having a "unique texture" and the photoshoot in More magazine makes it look rather soft. Would you describe the Gymnic as firm or 'mushy'? Thanks!

[Daphne M]

The texture of the Gymnic ball is the same as the larger sized stability balls. I guess there is a little "grippiness" to it that keeps it from sliding out from between your ankles. We use the same 12" balls in my Pilates class at my gym and she uses them for hamstring rollouts on the ball that are KILLER. Ow ow ow ow ow! But I'm getting stronger ... so it's all good.

[susieqsmith]

I decided to order it as well

[Rhonda]

susieqsmith - Did you receive any sort of confirmation on shipping? I received my order confirmation but nothing on if it has been shipped yet. I e-mailed them on Friday but haven't heard back from them

Just wondering,
Rhonda

[susieqsmith]

I haven't gotten a confirmation either

[Rhonda]

I found an e-mail address and they did respond. My stuff it out for delivery today. Can't wait til I get home.

Rhonda