What size ball do I need?

That depends on your height and what exercises you intend to do with the ball.

How do I inflate the ball correctly?

Balls can be inflated with a hand pump, bicycle pump or air compressor. Balls should only be inflated to 80% of their capacity and left unused for 24 hours. This allows material to stretch properly.

What exercises can I do with the ball and how do I know if I am doing them correctly?

To download a PDF basic overview of exercises and other information click here. For other products, such as, manuals and DVD’s click here.

How do I become a Resist-A-Ball instructor?

Resist-A-Ball offers an Instructor Orientation and a variety of continuing education workshops to prepare you to teach others. These courses are designed for group exercise instructors as well as personal trainers.

What does CEC/CEU mean?

CEC – Continuing Education Credits
CEU – Continuing Education Units

Most certifying organizations require instructors to acquire a certain amount of CEC/CEU’s to maintain their certifications.

How much does it cost?

Instructor Orientation - $275
Continuing Education Workshops - $60

How long are the courses?

Instructor Orientation - 7 hours
Continuing Education Workshops - 2 hours

How many CEUs or CECs and by whom?

Instructor Orientation - 3 STAR Points | 3 Peak Pilates CECs | 6 AFAA | 0.7 ACE
Continuing Education Workshops - 1 STAR Point | 1 Peak Pilates CEC | 1.5 AFAA | 0.2 ACE

What do I wear?

Clothes that you would normally wear to work out are recommended.

What do I get for attending?

Each attendee receives a Certificate of Completion as well as Continuing Education Credit Certificate.

Is this a certification?

Resist-a-ball courses are classes and not certifications. Each course is designed to teach each participant proper technique, cueing and many of uses of the ball.

When I register do I get any correspondence from RAB?

You will receive an email confirmation if an email address was given at time of registration.

Can I get a discount on the program if I have a manual or ball already?

No, balls are provided by the host site and the manuals are included in the price of the course.