What is the GyroBall

The GyroBall is an exercise device. Developed in the USA, it uses the latest scientific knowledge in the field of motion therapy. Unlike other exercise equipment, GyroBall uses no weights, springs, electrical power or batteries. Instead, it uses the power generated by a rapidly spinning gyro – gyro power.

How much, or how little gyro power, is controlled by the user’s muscle strength and is thus easily adjusted to suit the user’s physical condition. The gyro energy generated from 10,000 revolutions a minute amounts to around 15 kilos or 33 pounds !

How does the GyroBall work?
The GyroBall works without batteries! It is driven by pure muscle power. Inside the device, you’ll find a 200 gram rotor - the heart of the GyroBall. Once it’s set into motion, a rotation impulse starts up around the axis. Bike riders are familiar with this kind of impulse. If you get on a bike that’s not moving, you’ll fall over. But the faster you ride, the more stable the bike becomes. As speed increases, more power is required to steer. The rotor within the GyroBall is able to build up stability in exactly the same way – through the moment of inertia (the gyrating mass is about 2 cm (1/2 inch) from the axis) and the rotation speed. The user can now try to tilt the rotor, while simultaneously turning the rotation axis, to create a moment when the rotor begins turning. The gyroscope reacts to this movement with an opposite motion in an attempt to straighten upright again. This force is known as “precession”.

GyroBall builds strength!
This unique gyro exerciser helps build upper body strength, particularly grip, wrist, upper and lower arm strength, as well as sharpening co-ordination skills. Everyone can benefit from the GyroBall

Sportspeople and Musicians
Because GyroBall strengthens arms from the shoulder level down to the fingertips, it’s particularly beneficial for golfers, tennis and squash players, basketballers, baseballers, cricketers (especially spin bowlers), indoor and outdoor climbers and bowlers.

Musicians
including drummers, pianists, cellists, guitarists, violinists, flautists and oboists all experience very positive effects using GyroBall.

Bicyclists and Motorcyclists
Hand numbing from keeping the hands in one position for too long, can be a problem for cyclists and motorcyclists. There have been many positive reports from people using GyroBall to alleviate this type of problem.

Computer Users
Those who sit daily in front of a computer or who engage in repetitive activity can relax their muscles from time to time with short use of the GyroBall (1-2 minutes are enough).

Older People
GyroBall can help maintain movement and coordination skills, which could be useful during later years in life. In such cases, please consult your doctor before use.