VLUV BOL SITTING BALL
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Quick answer: which Vluv BOL should you choose?
Choose the Vluv BOL by your height first: under 160 cm the 55 cm, from 160 to 180 cm the 65 cm and over 180 cm the 75 cm. Then choose the series by fabric and budget. LEIV is the entry model and the only BOL in all three sizes.
STOV has a looped fabric, SOVA a soft polyester and VLIP a wide corduroy. If you want the BOL to stay put when you stand up, add the UPP2 base weight.
When do you choose a Vluv BOL?
You choose a Vluv BOL if you want to sit still less and alternate with your office chair now and then. On the BOL there is no backrest, so your trunk holds you upright. You will feel that in your back and stomach during the first days. So build it up gradually.
Use the BOL for variety and not all day: a few sessions of half an hour, up to a maximum of three hours a day. People who work from home often choose the Vluv BOL for the interior as well. With a cover of canvas or corduroy it looks just as good in the living room as at your desk.
Vluv BOL, Vluv KAPSUL or a regular gym ball?
Vluv BOL
The Vluv BOL is round and has a ring on the underside that limits rolling away. It is the easiest way into active sitting: you sit on it steadily and there is a size for every height. If you want it to really stay in place, put the UPP2 base weight inside.
Vluv KAPSUL
The Vluv KAPSUL is a sitting ball in the shape of a capsule, with a weight in the base. It does not roll away and is slimmer, so you have more legroom. It does ask for more balance than the BOL.
Regular gym ball
A gym ball or exercise ball has no cover and usually nothing to stop it rolling away. It is cheaper, but it looks like sports equipment. The Vluv BOL has a cover with a zip and a handle to lift it.
Which complaints can a Vluv BOL help with?
A Vluv BOL can help reduce complaints caused by sitting in the same posture for a long time, such as a stiff lower back or a slumped posture at the end of the day. On the BOL you keep correcting a little, so you never sit in exactly the same position for long.
The BOL is an aid for variety, not a treatment. If you have complaints, check with your therapist whether a sitting ball suits you. Read more about active sitting under the sitting ball. If you want movement with more support, take a look at a wobble stool.
What should you look for when choosing a Vluv BOL?
Size and height
The size of a Vluv BOL is the diameter of the ball. Choose it by your height:
| Height | Diameter Vluv BOL |
|---|---|
| shorter than 160 cm | 55 cm |
| 160 to 180 cm | 65 cm |
| taller than 180 cm | 75 cm |
Series and cover
Not every series of the Vluv BOL comes in every size. So first check which series are available in your size.
| Series | Cover | Diameters |
|---|---|---|
| LEIV | polyester canvas | 55, 65 and 75 cm |
| STOV | polyester looped fabric | 65 and 75 cm |
| SOVA | polyester | 65 cm |
| VLIP | polyester corduroy | 65 cm |
Staying in place
Every Vluv BOL has a ring on the underside that limits rolling away, but that does not keep it completely still. If you stand up often, the UPP2 base weight (approx. 900 grams) keeps the BOL in place. Choose the base weight in the same diameter as your BOL.
Tips for using a Vluv BOL
- Inflate the inner ball the first time to the size of the cover. It expands a little more during the first day; if it then feels too firm, let out a little air.
- Start with sessions of half an hour and build up to a maximum of three hours a day.
- Raise your desk a little, because on a sitting ball you often sit higher than on your office chair. With a sit-stand desk you set the height exactly.
- Place your feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart, with your knees slightly lower than your hips.
- Rest your calves against the BOL while you get used to it. That makes it more stable.
Frequently asked questions about the Vluv BOL
- What is a Vluv BOL?
A Vluv BOL is a round sitting ball with a PVC inner ball in a cover with a zip. The BOL comes in four series with a polyester cover (LEIV, STOV, SOVA and VLIP) and in 55, 65 or 75 cm.
- Who is a Vluv BOL suitable for?
The Vluv BOL suits anyone who wants to sit more actively while working and weighs up to 150 kg. It is meant for variety next to an office chair, up to a maximum of three hours a day. If you have back or joint complaints, check with your therapist first.
- Which size Vluv BOL do I need?
If you are shorter than 160 cm, choose the 55 cm Vluv BOL. From 160 to 180 cm the 65 cm fits, and over 180 cm the 75 cm. Only the LEIV series comes in all three sizes.
- Does a Vluv BOL roll away when you stand up?
A ring on the underside of the Vluv BOL limits rolling away, but does not keep it completely still. With the UPP2 base weight of approx. 900 grams inside the ball, the BOL stays in place.