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Tune Up Fitness – Alpha Ball | Larger Sized Yoga Massage Therapy Ball | Deep Tissue Myofascial Release and Pain Relief for Upper & Lower Back, Shoulders, QL, Hamstrings, Hips, Glutes, Piriformis

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Brand Tune Up Fitness
Material natural latex rubber
Color Grey
Age Range (Description) Adult
Item Weight 10.86 ounces

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  • A PERFECT MASSAGE BALL FOR GOING DEEPER: at 3 ½ inches in diameter & with a grippy texture, the ALHA Ball provides a massive amount of sheer & grip with the pressure of a fist, making it excellent for myofascial release in larger areas of the body.
  • IT DOESN’T HAVE TO HURT TO WORK: made out of natural latex rubber with a compressible core, the ALPHA Ball is more gentle & effective than a foam roller or tennis, plastic, or lacrosse balls to provide a deep release without causing bruising or skin irritation.
  • ON-DEMAND PAIN & TENSION RELIEF: works well as a shoulder, QL lower back massager, hamstring roller, hips, buttocks, shoulder, glutes, delts, & piriformis muscle release tool. Effective for shoulder, upper & lower back muscle pain relief.
  • IMPROVED MOBILIY, PERFORMANCE & MUSCLE RECOVERY: helps to warm up the muscles & improve range of motion & mobility fast, while mobilizing fluids along the spine & joints. When used post workout, the balls help muscle recovery and decrease soreness. Also helps to induce a deep relaxation response and supports deeper sleep.
  • USED BY TEACHERS & PRACTITIONERS WORLDWIDE: a key therapy ball used in Jill Miller’s Roll Model Method & Yoga Tune Up fitness formats, used by over 500 certified teachers in yoga studios, gyms, physical therapy, & wellness centers across the globe.

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About Tune Up Fitness

TUNE UP FITNESS WORLDWIDE is a health and wellness company that offers products and embodied education focused on helping people alleviate physical pain and stress, improve athletic performance and move better in their body.

We are a leader in Self-Care Fitness, often categorized as “Regenerative Fitness”, “Conscious Fitness” or “Prehab & Recovery.” Our two proprietary fitness formats, Yoga Tune Up and The Roll Model Method have more than 500 certified teachers around the globe who lead classes, workshops and trainings in these formats to consumers at gyms, yoga studios and CrossFit Boxes, as well as in wellness centers and medical facilities.

Roll Model Massage Therapy Balls

The Coregeous Ball

The Coregeous Ball is an inflatable air-filled sponge ball with a unique soft-stretchy "skin" that's used in conjunction with the Coregeous DVD to massage and activate your core and stretch your psoas. This special tool allows you to gently and safely access your innermost abdominals.

ALPHA Ball

Featured Product:The ALPHA BALL measures at a sizable 3.5" in diameter, providing a massive amount of sheer and grip. It's ideal for areas like the QL, pecs, buttocks, hips and other large muscle mass; use it against the wall and roll along the chest, shoulders and scapula, or go deep into your QL, low back and hips. Its soft top layer and dense inner core allows you to roll over and around bony prominences -- there is absolutely nothing like it!

Therapy Ball PLUS

Slightly larger than the original Therapy Balls, the Therapy Ball PLUS self massage balls measure about 2 3/4" in diameter and were developed by popular demand. They cover more surface area and add height to obtain a greater depth of pressure. Use them in their custom designed snug-grip mesh tote for spine rolls, as well as IT band & thigh rolls and so much more!

Therapy Balls

The Yoga Tune Up Therapy Balls measure at about 2 1/2" in diameter each and are made of a special rubber that grips at your skin, grabs at multiple layers of muscles, and rubs out adhesions and tension, providing a deep tissue massage (colors may vary). The Yoga Tune Up Therapy Balls with Tote set includes a mesh drawstring snug-grip tote bag.

Self-Care Fitness Products

Massage Therapy Full Body Kit

The Massage Therapy Full Body Kit guides you through 11 different Therapy Ball routines with small massage balls, using both the WALL and FLOOR as two very different foundational choices. Get guided instruction and detailed ball placement as you go through each routine. Segments cover the Upper Back, Shoulders, Neck & Jaw, as well as your Low Back, Hips, Buttocks, and Feet.

Treat While You Train DVD

With a focus on Performance, Recovery and Injury Prevention, this 2-Disc DVD features JILL MILLER & KELLY STARRETT guiding you on self-treatment strategies using each of the Roll Model Therapy Balls. Learn to treat yourself as Jill and Kelly take you through an in-depth educational tour to un-glue internal stiffness and promote slide and glide amongst all the soft tissue layers including skin, fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and more!

Stretch Strap - Double Loop

This unique 6' stretching strap with loops provides support for both static and dynamic stretches to help improve flexibility and go deeper into your stretch. These straps are perfect for everyone, no matter your fitness or flexibility level. 

Jill Miller

Jill Miller, C-IAYT, ERYT is the co-founder of Tune Up Fitness Worldwide and creator of the self-care fitness formats Yoga Tune Up and The Roll Model Method. With more than 30 years of study in anatomy and movement, she is a pioneer in forging relevant links between the worlds of fitness, yoga, massage, athletics and pain management.

She is known as the Teacher’s Teacher and has trained thousands of movement educators, clinicians, and manual therapists to incorporate her paradigm shifting self-care fitness programming into athletic and medical facility programs internationally.

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 3.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches; 10.86 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ tun-1079
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ September 18, 2014
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Tune Up Fitness
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00NP280XY
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 880 ratings

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Customer Ratings
Pain relief
4.6
4.3
4.0
Easy to inflate
4.6
4.5
4.2
Easy to use
4.7
4.1
Sturdiness
4.4
4.3
Durability
4.2
4.5
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sport
yoga, pilates, crossfit, physical therapy
Exercise & Pilates, Yoga
Yoga
Yoga
material
natural latex rubber
PVC
PVC
PVC
diameter
6 inches inches
9 inches inches
9 inches inches
age range
Adult
Adult
Adult
Adult
weight
0.68 pounds
0.22 pounds
0.2 pounds
0.22 pounds

Important information

Safety Information

Always consult a doctor before beginning and exercise program

Indications

ALPHA Ball The ALPHA BALL measures at a sizable 3.5" in diameter, providing a massive amount of sheer and grip. It's ideal for areas like the QL, pecs, buttocks, hips and other large muscle mass; use it against the wall and roll along the chest, shoulders and scapula, or go deep into your QL, low back and hips. Its soft top layer and dense inner core allows you to roll over and around bony prominences -- there is absolutely nothing like it

Ingredients

special soft yet firm rubber to grip and grab the skin and rub out sore muscles

Directions

Follow instructions in the Quick Fix RX Yoga tune up DVD set or the Yoga Tune Up massage Therapy kit DVD, or Treat While you Train DVD set to find out how to roll on this balls either on the floor or against the wall to rub out trigger points and tension spots.

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Customer reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
880 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of use, quality and pain relief of the recreation ball. For example, they mention it's discrete, easy to use against the wall and perfect to roll on for upper and lower back pain. They're also happy with performance, firmness, and size. That said, some complain about the smell and disagree on value.

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74 customers mention74 positive0 negative

Customers find the recreation ball to be a great tool to relieve achy muscles. They say it releases tight muscles without intense pain. Customers also say it keeps their muscles loose and feeling good if they're sore. They mention it reduces muscle tension in legs and buttocks. Overall, customers are satisfied with the pain relief provided by the product.

"...Helped me with sore shoulder, removing knots and getting into those spots that your wife can't seem to find even though you've showed her a..." Read more

"...This ball's larger size and softer outer layer really help me get into painful zones (pecs, upper glutes/TFL) without agony. Plus, it's purple!" Read more

"This ball is heavier than expected. It has a nice smooth rubbery feel to it which makes it easy to roll around on...." Read more

"This Alpha Ball is amazing. It is hard but has a soft surface that gives in about 1/4 inch which make is very comfortable to use...." Read more

35 customers mention34 positive1 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the recreation ball. They mention it's good, amazing, and fantastic. They also say it provides a solid foundation and doesn't flex under their weight.

"...It’s the perfect size for all areas of pain and has a good surface material that doesn’t let it slide around too much. I highly recommend it." Read more

"This Alpha Ball is amazing. It is hard but has a soft surface that gives in about 1/4 inch which make is very comfortable to use...." Read more

"...is not my favorite thing, however, the smell is quite tolerable & not very strong...." Read more

"...Made of rubber and a bit more malleable than a lacrosse ball but overall solid and provides the right amount of resistance...." Read more

33 customers mention33 positive0 negative

Customers like the size of the recreation ball. They say it's larger than a tennis ball but smaller than s lacrosse ball. Customers also say it fits right into their suitcase, and is the perfect size for a multitude of uses. They mention that it provides the right amount of pressure and control when lying down and rolling on it. Customers say the Alpha Ball is larger and perfect for such uses, offering a little bit more surface area to easily massage those larger back and leg muscles.

"...It is a good size for him and he says it is slightly tacky and designed not to slip around with use but stay in the area he’s focusing on...." Read more

"...Great for all parts of the body and about the size of a softball...." Read more

"This ball really worked. It’s the perfect size for all areas of pain and has a good surface material that doesn’t let it slide around too much...." Read more

"...adore the skin friendly texture.perfect size for most body work…No bad smell came with mine.I’m going to order another one!" Read more

23 customers mention23 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the recreation ball. They mention that it works well, is effective, and easy to use. Some say that it's better than a tennis ball and that it allows for effective use on the quads and hamstrings. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"Sometimes it's the simplest things and work so well. This is one of those products...." Read more

"...It works great. Highly recommend it." Read more

"It is so easy to use, and really works!!" Read more

"This works great on my back. Stays in place on the wall and helps with tight muscles." Read more

18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

Customers like the firmness of the recreation ball. They mention that the inside is rock hard and the outside is cushiony. The rubber has a little bit of resistance, and it's a good investment to keep your muscles loose. They also appreciate the slightly squishy, rubbery texture, which grips the tissues.

"...It is also firm. Good purchase for exercises with this size ball." Read more

"love the definite firmness (but not hard!)adore the skin friendly texture.perfect size for most body work…..." Read more

"...The rubber has a little bit of resistance and give and you can put the amount of pressure that you want by leaning into it or not...." Read more

"This Alpha Ball is amazing. It is hard but has a soft surface that gives in about 1/4 inch which make is very comfortable to use...." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers find the recreation ball easy to use throughout the day. They say it's discrete, not too hard, and not too soft. They also say it is perfect to roll on for upper and lower back pain, and is super useful to roll against a wall or the floor and give a deep massage on your own. Customers also mention that it is good for a rolling and mobility workout.

"I've had this for a week and already love it! Extremely easy to use and can be used on multiple areas of the body...." Read more

"Super useful to roll against a wall or the floor and give a deep massage on your own...." Read more

"It is so easy to use, and really works!!" Read more

"...This ball you can use on the wall or floor and stays where you need it." Read more

11 customers mention7 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the recreation ball. Some mention it's well worth the money, a good purchase, and an affordable substitute to massage. They also say it'll be a great addition to your exercise routine. However, some customers feel the product is pricey and not cheap.

"...It is also firm. Good purchase for exercises with this size ball." Read more

"It's not cheap but it's large which is best when you want to massage a larger area such as upper back or lower leg etc...." Read more

"Now this pressure point ball is worth the money verses the small ones which is hard to control...." Read more

"...Well worth the money. Very durable, and I love the slightly-squishy, rubbery texture, which grips the tissues just enough but not too much...." Read more

8 customers mention0 positive8 negative

Customers are not happy with the smell of the recreation ball. They mention that it arrived in a baggie with a horrible smell that permeated their hands after.

"...Also, the rubber kind of smells but I’ve found with those kind of objects that’s just how they are. I guess I could wash it lol" Read more

"...One down-side: the slight rubber smell, which will likely be gone in time. The ball at my chiropractor's office did not smell at all...." Read more

"...The ball kinda smells like a rubber ball, but not a big deal to me. Kind of reminds me of the kickballs from grade school...." Read more

"...Cons- Price is one ball not a pair.- Ball has a faint smell of rubber" Read more

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Size and feel matter :)
I try to find similar things at home, but nothing can mimic the density, size and function of this ball. I just wish i ordered the 2 pack
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