What ball do you use for Pilates Super Sculpt? - Page 2

kitty12 · 02-17-11, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toaster

That does seem to be the case. Probably the easiest solution would be to order Barre3!

But it's not sold on Amazon, and that's where I have all this credit; it would be hard to justify buying it otherwise. Is Barre3 sold anywhere other than the Barre3 site?

Not that I know of, but I don't actually have the DVD.

suegy3 · 02-17-11, 11:45 PM

I don't have Pilates Sculpt but I bought this ball a few weeks ago to use for P57 and I love it! It inflated easy and is sticky so it doesn't move. I really like it. It seems simliar to the fit ball mini.

monterey vidiot · 02-18-11, 12:13 AM

exercisetv.com sells Barre3 - but without the ball.

ilovemybirds · 02-18-11, 02:10 AM

I just got this workout, so I haven't tried it yet, but I'm pretty sure my ball that came with 10 MS Quick Sculpt Pilates will be perfect for it!

juberann · 02-18-11, 03:38 AM

I use the pearl pink ball I got with the 10 Minute Solution Pilates kit with Andrea Rodgers and I am positive it is the same exact ball Tracey is using in her workout! I love that ball, it was worth the price of the DVD

toaster · 02-18-11, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suegy3

I don't have Pilates Sculpt but I bought this ball a few weeks ago to use for P57 and I love it! It inflated easy and is sticky so it doesn't move. I really like it. It seems simliar to the fit ball mini.

Suegy, which ball--the one I suggested or another?

Eibhinn · 02-18-11, 09:31 AM

I don't have Pilates Super Sculpt, but I bought Barre3 along with the Fitball mini. I also have the 10MS kit, and the ball that comes with it appears to be exactly the same (I haven't inflated the second ball, so the size could be slightly different, but I don't think so). From the photo, the "Gertie" ball you posted looks identical to a fitball (in texture, size and available colours: the pink and blue of the 10MS and Barre3 balls) in the same way that Jill Miller's TuneUp balls are actually children's toys which were repurposed and rebranded. After using the Fitball, I absolutely wouldn't recommend normal children's playground balls/dodgeballs for these types of workouts (which is what the "YBB Squishy ball" is) - they slip and slide off of workout clothes and don't have enough give or squish to them. I used to detest workouts using a ball, but since getting the Fitball I've been revisiting those I still have in my collection and finding I really enjoy them with it. I'm mentally filing away the name "Gertie" ball, though, as I'm pretty sure that it is a Fitball mini marketed as a toy, or rather the Fitball mini is probably the "Gertie" ball marketed as fitness equipment. ETA - Read more of the description on Amazon, and it even comes with a straw for inflation just like the Fitball. It's totally the same thing -- good find! The size varies on these - more of an estimate really, because it can be inflated wayyyy larger than 9" with more air in it.

toaster · 02-18-11, 09:53 AM

Eibhinn, I appreciate your additional thoughts on this!

Suzan66 · 02-18-11, 01:43 PM

I love my fitball that came with Barre3. It has lost air but to be honest it works better that way. It's the only ball I use now.

I have Next Level Pilates which also uses a ball and she has it only about 1/2 way inflated.

toaster · 02-18-11, 01:54 PM

I just made a trade for Barre3 (yay!) and the user had an extra Fitball Overball that she is going to send me. I still might order the one from Amazon though--I have the credit anyway, so it might be nice to have the extra just in case.

Thanks everyone for all the feedback!

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02-17-11, 11:45 PM
suegy3 Join Date: Feb 2005	I don't have Pilates Sculpt but I bought this ball a few weeks ago to use for P57 and I love it! It inflated easy and is sticky so it doesn't move. I really like it. It seems simliar to the fit ball mini.

02-18-11, 12:13 AM
monterey vidiot VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Monterey County, California	exercisetv.com sells Barre3 - but without the ball. __________________ "It takes work to change the shape of this muscle." Susan Harris in The Firm Vol. 1, talking about the triceps, in 1986 Still working on my triceps after all these years. ~Cynthia

02-18-11, 02:10 AM
ilovemybirds Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western Washington	I just got this workout, so I haven't tried it yet, but I'm pretty sure my ball that came with 10 MS Quick Sculpt Pilates will be perfect for it!

02-18-11, 03:38 AM
juberann Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oregon	I use the pearl pink ball I got with the 10 Minute Solution Pilates kit with Andrea Rodgers and I am positive it is the same exact ball Tracey is using in her workout! I love that ball, it was worth the price of the DVD

02-18-11, 09:31 AM
Eibhinn Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada	I don't have Pilates Super Sculpt, but I bought Barre3 along with the Fitball mini. I also have the 10MS kit, and the ball that comes with it appears to be exactly the same (I haven't inflated the second ball, so the size could be slightly different, but I don't think so). From the photo, the "Gertie" ball you posted looks identical to a fitball (in texture, size and available colours: the pink and blue of the 10MS and Barre3 balls) in the same way that Jill Miller's TuneUp balls are actually children's toys which were repurposed and rebranded. After using the Fitball, I absolutely wouldn't recommend normal children's playground balls/dodgeballs for these types of workouts (which is what the "YBB Squishy ball" is) - they slip and slide off of workout clothes and don't have enough give or squish to them. I used to detest workouts using a ball, but since getting the Fitball I've been revisiting those I still have in my collection and finding I really enjoy them with it. I'm mentally filing away the name "Gertie" ball, though, as I'm pretty sure that it is a Fitball mini marketed as a toy, or rather the Fitball mini is probably the "Gertie" ball marketed as fitness equipment. ETA - Read more of the description on Amazon, and it even comes with a straw for inflation just like the Fitball. It's totally the same thing -- good find! The size varies on these - more of an estimate really, because it can be inflated wayyyy larger than 9" with more air in it.

02-18-11, 09:53 AM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western NY	Eibhinn, I appreciate your additional thoughts on this! __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me @YogiBethC* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon.

02-18-11, 01:43 PM
Suzan66 Join Date: May 2003	I love my fitball that came with Barre3. It has lost air but to be honest it works better that way. It's the only ball I use now. I have Next Level Pilates which also uses a ball and she has it only about 1/2 way inflated.

02-18-11, 01:54 PM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western NY	I just made a trade for Barre3 (yay!) and the user had an extra Fitball Overball that she is going to send me. I still might order the one from Amazon though--I have the credit anyway, so it might be nice to have the extra just in case. Thanks everyone for all the feedback! __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me @YogiBethC* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon.