Question from a Jen's Corner Reader

Another great question came into Jen's Corner that I thought I would share...

Hey Jen!

My husband and I (and our 3 year old) are known as "the fit family", so I was thrilled when I stumbled upon your website with your husband David. I love your fit tip of the week! Keep those coming! Your tips are great to incorporate into my group fitness classes at Lifetime Fitness. One question, how much air do you recommend pumping into the BOSU balance trainers? I'm going to be pumping a ton of them up, so your expertise would be greatly appreciated as I prepare to help open a new YMCA in Apex, NC. Congrats on your baby, you look great! By the way, my classes love the BOSU runner (I usually have the partner up and take turns) unless they're confident they can do it on their own. They also love the jumping jack abs! Thanks for the great ideas! Take care!

~ Lezleigh Vincent

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Hi Lezleigh!

Thank you for your email! You’ll want to inflate the BOSU Balls so that the surface is firm but not rigid. Your feet should not “bottom out” when you stand or bounce on the BOSU Ball. An approximate height of 8-10 inches high is good general guideline for the height of the dome from the floor. Be careful not to over inflate the BOSU Ball, as this may compromise its performance. Better to err on the side of less air, as you can always add a little more. Remember to keep your BOSU Balls away from heat sources and direct sunlight.

Thanks for the feedback! I love hearing from others who love using the BOSU Ball!

Happy BOSU-ing,
JEN :)