An inflatable exercise ball can provide a complete body workout. Over time, your ball may deflate slightly, so you'll have to remove the plug in order to fill the ball with air. If you have tried this before, you may have walked away frustrated, with fingers that hurt from trying to grasp and pull the plug.
Plug Removal
Step 1
Use a plug removal tool (sold in large sporting-goods or fitness stores); this tool has plastic or metal prongs that fit underneath each side of the plug. Grasp the plug with the tool and press down on it to lift the plug. Grasp the plug with fingers, pull and release plug. Skip to Step 3.
Step 2
Use a quarter if you do not have a removal tool. Press down on the ball near the plug and insert the edge of the quarter underneath the plug's rim. Twist the quarter back and forth until the plug releases to the point where you can grasp it with your fingers. Pull plug out. Skip to Step 3.
Step 3
Place your finger over the hole in the ball as soon as the plug is lifted, to prevent excess air from leaking out, if your goal is to refill the ball.
Things You'll Need
- Plug removal tool or a quarter
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