Fitball® is a registered trademark of Ball Dynamics International. The founder of our company, Joanne Posner-Mayer, is a physical therapist and Swiss ball pioneer who helped introduce the Swiss ball from the field of physical therapy to the fitness market in the US and Canada.

Exercise balls are known by many generic names. Examples include Swiss ball, balance ball, birthing ball, fitness ball, gym ball, stability ball, therapy ball and yoga ball—to name a few.

The modern-day version of the exercise ball originated in 1963 when an Italian manufacturer began producing toys made from vinyl instead of rubber. The first large brightly colored Gymnastik™ balls were sold in Europe and used by physical therapists, centered in Switzerland, to treat their patients. In 1981, the company was divided and a new brand of balls was developed and sold under the Gymnic™ brand name. Both of these brands of therapy balls are widely used in hospitals and clinics worldwide.

In 1991, Ball Dynamics International was incorporated in Colorado as a distributor of fitness and rehabilitation products and Fitball® was registered as a trademark to coin the new use of the ball for fitness applications. Today, our FitBALL® brand exercise balls are the perfect solution for both professional and home use.

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The #1 recommended burst-resistant exercise ball is the perfect solution for both professional and home use. Trusted by physical therapists and personal trainers throughout the US and Canada, every ability level can benefit from the stability challenge the FitBALL exercise ball offers for flexibility, strength and aerobic training. Absolutely round and independently tested to weight bearing capacity of 2,250 lbs., our premium FitBALL exercise ball is made of our proprietary latex-free material. You’ll feel the difference immediately when you sit on our firm, yet flexible FitBALL exercise ball. Burst-resistant balls are not warranted against punctures, but are designed to help protect against a rapid deflation should the ball be punctured.
FitBALL exercise balls are not recommended for heavy weight lifting.

FitBALL Sport Soft Edition NEW!!!

The burst-resistant FitBALL Sport—Soft Edition has a comparable feel as our premium FitBALL exercise ball, but at a lower price for greater value. It is the perfect balance between soft and firm for optimum comfort. Absolutely round with a weight bearing capacity up to 1,250 lbs.
FitBALL Sport is not recommended for heavy weight lifting.

FitBALL Sport Firm Edition NEW!!!

The next generation of the #1 burst-resistant exercise ball has arrived! The FitBALL Sport Firm is firmer than our premium FitBALL exercise ball, specially designed for fitness professionals and consumers that prefer a firm, yet high-quality exercise ball. A firmer ball has less contact with the floor, providing greater instability and more challenge for the user. It’s our professional-quality value line. Absolutely round with a weight bearing capacity up to 1,250 lbs.
FitBALL Sport is not recommended for heavy weight lifting.

Gymnic Therapy Ball and Gymnic Plus

You won’t find a higher-quality therapy ball! The Gymnic therapy ball is weight tested to over 600 lbs. and is color-coded by size. Poly-bag packaging. The Plus line of balls is made of a unique material that resists tearing if punctured. Weight tested to 600 lbs. Poly-bag packaging.
Gymnic balls are not recommended for heavy weight lifting.

Gymnastik Ball (Original Pezzi and Maxafe)

The first gymnastic ball produced in the world! Since its use began in Switzerland in the 1960s it was mistakenly called the “Swiss Ball” and the name continues to be used to this day. These strong, resilient plastic balls are indispensable for a wide range of uses in fitness, therapy as well as therapeutic seating at the office, home or school. Of special interest is the Maxafe™ line of products, made with a patented Flexton Silpower™ material, to aid in slow deflation in case of ball puncture.
Gymnastik balls are not recommended for heavy weight lifting.