exercise ball

American  

noun

1. a firm, very large, usually inflatable ball used in various exercises, chiefly to strengthen the back, pelvis, and abdominal muscles.

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Etymology

Origin of exercise ball

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

This exercise ball fits securely into its carrier for transport and stationary exercise in an easy, fun way for you and your pet to interact.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023

Gottlieb coached until the final weeks before her due date, sometimes sitting on an exercise ball in the gym as the team went through drills.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2023

It’s the continuation of a trend that sees sports companies using pseudoscience and widely held myths to sell another drink or exercise ball to aspiring athletes.

From Washington Post • Sep. 29, 2022

“The ball will give her the proper width between her body and the bed,” Mejia-Greene said as she showed the class how to transfer a client from a hospital bed to an exercise ball.

From Washington Times • Apr. 25, 2020

The more you play, the more exercises you’ll unlock so that you’re not stuck doing the same yoga pose every time you encounter an angry green exercise ball.

From The Verge • Oct. 17, 2019