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Sit n Gym Ball
The Sit 'n' Gym Ball Chair has little feet to prevent it from rolling away when used as a sitting ball chair.
The chair encourages dynamic sitting and promotes proper body alignment for better posture.
Another great thing about the Sit n´ Gym is you get twice the value - you can use it as a seat and as a regular exercise ball if you turn the little feet to the side.
The benefits of ball therapy are widely acknowledged for children and adults with a range of abilities. Balls are used for balance and co-ordination training, strengthening, gross motor and proprioceptive activities. Balls are commonly used for:
- Improving dynamic balance by sitting or lying on top of the ball
- Activities to facilitate movement and general gross motor co-ordination
- Exercises to increase core strength by working on the abdomen and back control
- Sensory activities such as applying deep pressure with the ball to calm
- Gradual introduction of increased weight bearing activities to improve muscle tone and strength
- Posture maintenance
Good to know:
- Latex free
- Available in 3 sizes - 45cm, 55cm & 65cm
- Burst reesistant
As a quick guide before buying a ball, measure the distance from the user’s armpit to the middle finger tip and match this measurement to the height of the ball (within 5cm).
Height is the biggest factor to take into consideration when choosing a therapy ball, however the users weight should also be taken into account. Someone with a weight-to-height ratio higher than average will cause the ball to compress more when they sit on the ball – meaning the 90 degree angle at hip and knee may not be achievable. These users should consider purchasing the next size up. Adjusting the amount of air in the ball will affect the size of the ball and the compression when the user sits on it.
Inflate or deflate the ball slightly to achieve the required 90 degree angle at hip and knee. It should be noted that too little air in the ball can stabilise it too much making balancing exercises too easy and less effective; too much air pressure could make these exercises too difficult as the ball will roll more. Weight limit The recommended maximum user weight for balls is 20 stone or 130kg
Making Sensory products since 2005
FREE Delivery on orders over £45
The Sit 'n' Gym Ball Chair has little feet to prevent it from rolling away when used as a sitting ball chair.
The chair encourages dynamic sitting and promotes proper body alignment for better posture.
Another great thing about the Sit n´ Gym is you get twice the value - you can use it as a seat and as a regular exercise ball if you turn the little feet to the side.
The benefits of ball therapy are widely acknowledged for children and adults with a range of abilities. Balls are used for balance and co-ordination training, strengthening, gross motor and proprioceptive activities. Balls are commonly used for:
- Improving dynamic balance by sitting or lying on top of the ball
- Activities to facilitate movement and general gross motor co-ordination
- Exercises to increase core strength by working on the abdomen and back control
- Sensory activities such as applying deep pressure with the ball to calm
- Gradual introduction of increased weight bearing activities to improve muscle tone and strength
- Posture maintenance
Good to know:
- Latex free
- Available in 3 sizes - 45cm, 55cm & 65cm
- Burst reesistant
As a quick guide before buying a ball, measure the distance from the user’s armpit to the middle finger tip and match this measurement to the height of the ball (within 5cm).
Height is the biggest factor to take into consideration when choosing a therapy ball, however the users weight should also be taken into account. Someone with a weight-to-height ratio higher than average will cause the ball to compress more when they sit on the ball – meaning the 90 degree angle at hip and knee may not be achievable. These users should consider purchasing the next size up. Adjusting the amount of air in the ball will affect the size of the ball and the compression when the user sits on it.
Inflate or deflate the ball slightly to achieve the required 90 degree angle at hip and knee. It should be noted that too little air in the ball can stabilise it too much making balancing exercises too easy and less effective; too much air pressure could make these exercises too difficult as the ball will roll more. Weight limit The recommended maximum user weight for balls is 20 stone or 130kg
DELIVERY
Products that are in stock and ordered before 2pm, Monday to Friday, will be despatched on the same working day.
Sensory Direct's Weighted Blankets, Weighted Jackets, Shoulder Wraps, Lap Pads and other handmade products may take 3-5 working days to be despatched if not in stock. We will endeavour to contact customers whose orders may be affected by any despatch delays.
- Delivery is FREE for online orders of £45 and above within Mainland UK (excluding Highlands, Offshore Islands and Northern Ireland).
- Mainland UK delivery charges are £3.95 Royal Mail and £5.95 for Courier delivery for orders under £45. (See FAQs for Courier Estimated Delivery Times).
- Small products are sent by Royal Mail. Larger products are sent by Courier for Mainland UK next day delivery. For smaller products that are in stock and ordered before 2pm, you can now select and pay for DPD Mainland UK next day delivery at the checkout stage.
- Some larger products may be delivered directly from the manufacturer.
- Please note we cannot deliver to a PO Box address.
- We are currently unable to ship outside of the UK unless you hold a trade account with us.
For full delivery information, please view the Delivery page.
RETURNS
We want you to be 100% happy with your purchase, but if you find that the product is not suitable you must return the product to us within 30 days of receipt for a refund or exchange of the same or similar. There are some exemptions to this, please view the Returns page for further information regarding Sensory Direct's Weighted Blankets.
Returns of sale products must be within 14 days of receipt.
To receive a refund or exchange, goods must be returned unused, in their original packaging and with all original documentation.
For full returns information, please view the Returns page.
Our Story
When my son was born with autism, my world changed & Sensory Direct was born
Ethan had been prescribed different forms of medication, and although they helped a little, I didn’t want to become reliant upon them, so Ethan’s Paediatric Consultant suggested a Weighted Blanket. I remember hearing this and thinking ‘what on earth is a Weighted Blanket’? At this stage I was blissfully unaware of how life changing that Weighted Blanket would become.
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Sensory Direct’s principle drive and values are based on wanting to help and support others find their solution.
We strongly believe in our products and ensure that the same love and care that went into making my son’s first Weighted Blanket goes into every handmade product we produce here in Worcester. We pride ourselves on our Customer Service and we will do our utmost to find you a solution that works.