Gaiam Mini Ab Ball, 8 Inch Inflatable Anti-Burst Exercise Ball for Core Strength…
- Exercise Ball
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Exercise & Fitness
- inflatable, PVC
A well-reviewed small ball for home Pilates and stretching work, just keep it off finished wood surfaces when not in use.
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How it ranks among the 88 exercise balls we track
4.4★ across 142 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
142 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
500+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
An 8 inch inflatable mini ball from Gaiam made of anti-burst PVC, rated to 300 lbs, used to add core activation and stability to Pilates, yoga and physical therapy sessions. Ships with an inflation straw, plug and a downloadable exercise guide.
This is a small accessory ball, not a seated stability ball, and its job is placement under a foot, hand or lower back to add an unstable surface to a stretch or crunch. The slightly tacky PVC surface that gives it grip is also flagged by one owner as a risk to finished furniture if the ball is set down on it.
- 8 inch anti-burst PVC ball
- 300 lb weight support
- Includes straw, plug and exercise guide
- Textured non-slip surface
Who it's for
Fits anyone doing home Pilates or yoga who wants a small prop for core activation, stretching or physical therapy exercises. Less suited to anyone who wants to set the ball on wood furniture between uses, given the grip coating.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers consistently praise the grip and air retention, saying the ball stays put during Pilates and yoga moves and does not need re-inflating mid-workout. The clearest complaint is that the tacky surface damaged a wood dresser finish when set down on it, and a couple of reviewers mention the ball arriving dented from shipping or feeling overpriced next to unbranded alternatives.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Holds air well without needing mid-workout re-inflation
- Tacky surface grips the floor during exercises
- Comes with a straw, plug and downloadable exercise guide
- Compact size works for a range of Pilates and yoga moves
- Tacky surface can damage finished wood furniture if set down on it
- Some units arrive dented or lumpy from shipping
- Considered pricier than similar unbranded balls by at least one reviewer
Performance notes
The anti-burst PVC holds air consistently according to reviewers, meaning workouts are not interrupted by re-inflating mid-session, and the slightly tacky surface keeps it from sliding when placed under a foot or hand. It arrives wrinkled and needs time to smooth out after inflation.
Specifications
| Brand | Gaiam |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 7.1 ounces |
| Item Diameter | 8 inches |
| Size | 8 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
| Construction Type | inflatable, PVC |
| Color | Romance Rose |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Inflation Straw, Plug & Downloadable Exercise Guide |
| Other details | |
| Sport Type | Exercise & Fitness |
| Number of Items | 1 |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in exercise balls.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaiam Mini Ab Ball, 8 Inch Inflatable Anti-Burst Exercise Ball for Core Strength…This product | 4.4 / 5 | 142 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Primasole Exercise Ball for Balance Stability Fitness Workout Yoga Pilates at Home Office…Primasole | 4.6 / 5 | 2,700 | 4.5 / 5 |
| ProBody Pilates Small Exercise BallProBody | 4.5 / 5 | 13,059 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Trideer Exercise BallTrideer | 4.6 / 5 | 5,804 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Exercise Ball - Yoga Ball for Pilates & Fitness - Birthing for Pregnancy, Stability…Exercise | 4.7 / 5 | 2,300 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Gaiam exercise balls
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What size is the Gaiam mini ab ball?
It is 8 inches when fully inflated.
Does it come with anything for inflating it?
Yes, it includes an inflation straw and a plug, along with a downloadable exercise guide.
Is it safe to set on furniture?
One reviewer reported the tacky surface damaged a lacquered wood dresser finish, so it is safer to avoid resting it directly on finished furniture.