can someone tell me the weight capacity of a gym ball im just over 12 stone im afaid it would burst
2007-05-22 23:10:16 · 11 answers · asked by jackie n 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
plenty of flesh....
2007-05-23 06:24:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way will it burst. I'm 14 stone and do weights of 60kg on it so very approximately that is a total of 24 stone double your weight and it hasn't burst on me once. Just make sure it is a good quality one, the plastic should be pretty thick.
Good luck with using it in your exercise routine. I have included an article I wrote on it that may or may not interest you.
2007-05-22 23:33:32 · answer #2 · answered by Hugo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are pretty strong, but in theory they could burst if damaged (eg by a zipper on your clothing, by something sharp or abrasive on the floor or where you store it, or by heat). Your weight certainly wouldn't do it on its own.
Some balls are sold as 'anti-burst' or 'burst-proof', either because they have a protective mesh in the plastic to make them tougher, or because they won't split if they're punctured. This would make them deflate slowly instead of exploding, and let you down gently. If you're worried, you could look for one of these.
2007-05-23 00:09:27 · answer #3 · answered by Fitology 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe they'r designed to take alot of weight. I have one and am currently 16 stone odd.
I've got it for labour in the next couple of weeks :)
2007-05-23 00:03:49 · answer #4 · answered by laura_popple 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a couple a stone bigger than you I have 1
2007-05-22 23:13:19 · answer #5 · answered by Weed 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It will not, if inflated according to the manufacturers indications.
2007-05-23 03:15:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, please-I weigh much more than you and mine doesn't even sink in much.
2007-05-22 23:20:34 · answer #7 · answered by barbara 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nah, definetely not! I have one and it has never burst
2007-05-22 23:14:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will be fine
2007-05-22 23:12:42 · answer #9 · answered by lulu 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you will pop it.
2007-05-22 23:14:04 · answer #10 · answered by fruit bat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋