Small Ball Instructions

Each ball comes with –

• 18cm small Pilates ball (deflated)
• 2x plugs (one to use and one as a spare)
• 1x straw to inflate the ball

1. Remove the ball, plugs and straw from packaging
2. Unfold the ball
3. Insert straw into the ball
4. Blow into straw inflate ball to desired firmness, then quickly remove straw and insert the plug
5.  Store the straw and spare plug in a safe location for future use

IMPORTANT

The first time that the ball is inflated, it won’t look like a perfect circle (it may also have wrinkles). This is totally normal. As the ball is used, these wrinkles iron out and the ball becomes more of a circular shape.

We recommending inflating the ball further after your first few uses (as the skin is stretched to accommodate the air).

You will need to continue to inflate the small Pilates balls over time, so be sure to keep your straw(s) in a safe location. If you lose the straw, you can also use a small pump to inflate the ball, but be careful of over inflation.

To clean the ball, use a small amount of water on a lightly moistened cloth. Do not use the ball if it is wet or slippery. Never use corrosive cleaning products on the ball.

Always store your Pilates equipment out of the sun/heat and in a cool, dry location. Equipment left in the sun can cause bleaching of the colour or warping of the material and make the product unsafe to use.

Keep the balls away from sharp objects and do not use the ball if it appears worn or damaged.

Before each use, always check the balls for cuts or nicks.

As with all equipment, we recommend keeping an equipment maintenance and cleaning log. This log is for your own insurance purposes and is a record of the care and maintenance you have regularly performed on any equipment in your classes.

For example, with the small Pilates ball, you can keep a log which tracks daily checks of the following –

• Check to make sure plug is firmly inserted
• Check to make sure ball does not have any cuts or nicks
• Any relevant cleaning and storage practises

No Pilates equipment lasts forever and the small Pilates balls are no exception. You should cease using a ball immediately and purchase a replacement if –

• It has been left out in the sun/heat and the material texture or colour has changed
• A corrosive product has been used on the ball
• You notice any nicks or cuts on the ball

The Studio Pilates small balls are approximately 18cm in diameter. Please note that the small balls a subject to a small sizing variance depending on inflation and manufacturing variance. We recommend inflating to your preferred level of firmness and intended use.