The SPRI Balance Pods were developed to improve balance and coordination. These pods are said to also target core strength and were recently featured as excellent workout tools in both Self Magazine and O Magazine. Both of these publications noted that the SPRI BalancePods are a great at home workout tool that can be used in a variety of different moves. They can be incorporated into yoga poses to make them more challenging, and they can be used in strength training exercises and more.
The SPRIBalance Pods look similar to the balance half balls that are often found at the gym. However, this product has a spiky texture that reportedly offers more traction. The SPRIBalancePods can be used with either flat side up or down. This product is sold in a set of six pods in multiple colors and one of the above publications suggested performing "hopscotch" with these pods to get a cardio and strength training workout.
| How much does it cost? | $199.00 plus $12.95 S&H | A set of six SPRI Balance Pods costs $42.95 at this time. |
| Are there any 3rd party clinical trials to back up the claims? | YES. Multiple Clinical Trials. The largest study conducted was published in the Journal of Sports Medicine and showed that: 100% of the participants reported that their abs felt more toned and firmed & 92.3% felt the firmness of their ab muscles increased | Not specifically for this product. |
| Is it FDA cleared? Please note that most products are not required to be FDA Cleared. This is a status that makes the Flex Belt unique. | YES | Not it is not. |
| Do you need to exercise? | NO | Yes, the pods can be used in many different workouts and were specifically developed to improve balance and stability. |
| When can you use it? | While at home, at work, watching TV, surfing the net, exercising, folding laundry, cooking, talking on the phone, helping the kids with their homework, taking a walk... virtually anywhere and anytime. | The SPRI BalancePods can be used at any time and can be incorporated into at home workout routines. |
| Can you tone other parts of the body? | YES, you can add additional toning units for the arms (for men and woman) and buttocks (for women). Click here to learn more about the Flex Range of products. | Yes, it is meant to be able to tone the entire body. |
| Is it portable? How big is it? | YES, comes with free travel pouch and weighs less than one pound | The pods are 6.25 inches by 3.5 inches, so one pod may be portable, but the whole set would be awkward to tote around. |
| Is it discreet? | YES, you can use under clothing while doing virtually anything. | Yes, when used at home. |
| Does it require hard work or motivation? | NO, you do not need to exercise or break a sweat during a toning session. | Yes, the SPRIBalance Pods are meant to add difficulty and challenges to your workout. |
| Does it require batteries? | NO | No, and it appears that they already come inflated. |
| What is the "Satisfaction Guarantee" period? | 60 Days | There is none. |
| What is the "Product Warranty" period? | Two Years | SPRI only offers a warranty that covers product defects. |
| Do they ship internationally? | YES | SPRI does have dealers located across the globe. |
| Do they have toll free ordering and customer service? | YES: (800) 222-7154 | Yes, this information is posted on the company website. |
| Is there bonus material with your order? | Free one year subscription to a popular healthy lifestyle magazine – titles change throughout the year ($50 Value) | Yes, all orders of the SPRI BalancePods come with an instruction sheet that suggests different workouts. |
| What is the delivery time for domestic orders? | Approximately 1 week | It should take 7 to 10 days. |
