Chinese exercise balls - hand exercise - baoding - bao ding - jingluo - chi - qi - crook & stretch - crooking - stretching - finger fitness - finger exercise - cloisonne

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CHINESE EXERCISE BALLS
(BAODING BALLS)

Select a Category:



Chinese Exercise Balls come in a silk box.
(except large sizes with bigger diameters)

BK842V - VHS
BK842D - DVD

BKK002 - BOOK
(Ab Williams)

9 different sizes of Chinese Exercise Balls!
Styles include: Cloisonné, Marble, & Metallic (Chiming & Non-Chiming)
Most Chinese Exercise Balls come in beautifully embroidered silk
boxes (shown above). Some balls come in wooden boxes (where noted).

white dragon phoenix
earth balls  yellow dragon  
marine balls
2 ball yin yang      peach and longevity
2 balls in the set of ballsback side of red or blue hand  . 15 white stars gathered around large star  .  happy ball, and a sad ball  set of balls

MEASUREMENT CONVERSIONS: 25.4 mm = 1"
25 mm ≈ 1"
40 mm ≈ 1.6"
55 mm ≈ 2.2"
30 mm ≈ 1.2"
45 mm ≈ 1.8"
63 mm ≈ 2.5"
35 mm ≈ 1.4"
50 mm ≈ 2"
73 mm ≈ 2.9"

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ABOUT
THE CHINESE EXERCISE BALLS


An Ancient Chinese Tradition...

According to the Chinese traditional medical theory of "Jingluo", the ten fingers are connected with the heart.  "Jingluo" is connected with the Fingers and cranial nerves, and vital organs of the human body.

On plucking* the ball with the five fingers, the ball can stimulate the various acupuncture points on the hand, resulting in unimpeded circulation of 
vital energy and blood in the body.  It can cause the "jingluo" unblocked and thorough, the vital energy and blood to function in harmony, the muscles nimble, the bones strong, the mind sober, can invigorate the circulation of blood, and can prevent and cure hypertension and various chronic diseases.

If you keep on taking exercise everyday for months and years, you can get the fine results of keeping your brain in good health with high intelligence and good memory, relieving your 
fatigue, drowning your worries, and, moreover, prolonging your life.

A note from Phil Wilson
Owner of Momentum98 

Do you really know how to Pluck or Crook ?
As it turns out, most people do not.

I was also unaware of the true meanings of these words until one day, at one of the shows where we exhibit, a lady showed me how to "properly use" the Chinese Exercise Balls. Actually,
I do not know the dictionary definition of plucking and crook. But after I describe how to
 "properly" use the Chinese Exercise Balls, 
you will have a better idea of what these terms mean.


Here is my explanation of how to use the Balls:
**Note: I use the old English terms Crook and and Pluck**

First we have to give some definitions:

Picture a hand.
Let's choose the right hand.
We have the palm, the thumb, and 4 fingers.


We will define the palm as Plateau 1.
The space between the little finger, and finger next to it, the 2nd finger: we will call this Plateau 2.
Similarly, the space between the middle finger and the index finger: we will call this Plateau 3.


** Most people only practice Stage I - simply moving the Balls around in their hand.
Stage II (which I describe below )challenges the hand with crook and pluck techniques in order to practice with the Balls without allowing them to touch each other.
There are more advanced stages of using the Chinese Exercise Balls that are demonstrated in the information videos. **

Click here to go to information on Videos about Chinese Exercise Balls


Stage II

Stretch your right hand out, where the fingers are extended.
Put one Chinese Exercise ball (Ball 1) in the palm of the hand (Plateau 1). 
Place the other Chinese Exercise ball (Ball 2) toward the tip of the middle and index fingers (Plateau 3).
Keep as much space as possible (2" if possible) between the 2 balls. 

Now slowly put your thumb on Ball 2 so that the 2 fingers and the thumb are holding it in place.

At the same time, close your hand  so that the two little fingers are grasping the ball in your palm.
Keep as much space between the two balls.


Now release Ball 1 with the two little fingers - tilting your hand so that Ball 1 falls onto Plateau 2. 

Use your middle finger (at first) to keep the two balls from touching  (by coming forward with it and almost touching the palm of the hand) while the thumb and index finger are still grasping Ball 2. 

Once this is done, you can straighten out the middle finger, and then use the index finger and the thumb to "throw" Ball 2 into the palm of the hand (Plateau 1).

The result: You now have one ball (Ball 1) on Plateau 2.
A nd the other (Ball 2) in the palm of the hand (Plateau 1).

Now slide Ball 1 from Plateau 2 to Plateau 3 - and repeat the process, slowly.

Eventually, you can gather up speed.

Remember: for best results, let the balls on Plateaus 2 & 3 
be as close to the tips of the fingers as possible, and try to keep as great as distance as possible between the two balls
so that they do not touch. 


When doing the exercise "properly" (with maximum stretching - don't just crook!) you can feel the muscles in the hands, wrist, arms and shoulder all being exercised.

Remember: No crooking without Stretching!



Practice moving the Balls backwards:
You can also go "backwards" in the right hand, and can also learn to do it both ways with the left hand.


Article about Chinese Exercise Balls in Natural Health Magazine

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STYLES
OF CHINESE EXERCISE BALLS

Why CHIMING?
One of the reasons is to provide a soothing tone to help you relax, that is until you become a Master! You know
you have reached Master status when you can turn them around in your hand without hearing the chiming.

What is CLOISONNÉ?
Cloisonné is a multi-step enamel process used to produce jewelry, vases, and other decorative items.
 Objects produced by this process are also called cloisonné.
First developed in the Near East it spread to the Byzantine Empire and from there along the Silk Road to China.

Cloisonné Process:

Adding metal cloisons (French: partitions) according to a pattern previously transferred to the workpiece.
 Frit is added, then the piece is fired, then ground (repeating as necessary),
polished and then the exposed metal is electroplated.


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Related Product:

FINGER FITNESS
The Complete Hand Workout Video

Strength and Coordination Exercises for the Fingers and Hands
with Greg Irwin

BK841V - VHS

BK841D - DVD

Featuring:
-Enjoyable methods to improve strength and coordination
-Five exercise lessons to enhance finger independence, dexterity, and agility
-Ten fun & easy dance routines to reinforce the lessons learned
-The Amazing new finger ballet, Ne Mina
-Progressively challenging routines that will keep your hands healthy for life!
- Basic exercises ideal for use as warm-ups or short breaks in the workplace

What experts are saying about Finger Fitness:
"By mastering Finger Fitness techniques, one can improve not only physical dexterity but overall reflexive responses."
-Meg Robinson, OTR/L Certified Hand Therapist

"This unique and innovative program developed by Irwin has great potential for enhancing hand dexterity and function in healthy, normal people."
-John C. Gillian, M.D.


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CHINESE EXERCISE BALLS
NEW PRODUCTS
IMAGE
QTY
CODE DESCRIPTION
DIAM.
PRICE
QTY 2+
MAS045 CHIMING HEART (Wooden Box)
Chrome Finish
 
$14.95
$12.95
MAS43 U.S. MARINES
Blue with Red Stripe
Cloisonné
45 mm
$12.95
$10.95
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RELATED ITEMS
IMAGE
QTY
CODE DESCRIPTION
AUTHOR
PRICE
QTY 2+
BK842V Exercise Balls - VHS
Irwin
$29.95
$24.95
BK842D Exercise Balls - DVD
Irwin
$29.95
$24.95
BK841V Finger Fitness Video
Irwin
$29.95
$24.95
BK841D Finger Fitness DVD
Irwin
$29.95
$24.95
BKK002 Complete Book of Chinese Health Balls 
Ab Williams
$12.95
$11.95
OUT
TIB702 Wooden Carved Balls
75 mm
$14.95
$13.95
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METALLIC FINISHES
**All chinese balls sold in pairs (unless noted)**
CHROME FINISH - CHIMING
IMAGE
QTY
CODE DESCRIPTION
DIAM.
PRICE
QTY 2+
MAS364 CHROME CHIMING
25 mm
$9.95
$7.95
MAS394 CHROME CHIMING
30 mm
$9.95
$7.95
MAS395 CHROME CHIMING
35 mm
$9.95
$7.95
MAS365 CHROME CHIMING
40 mm
$9.95
$7.95
MAS36 CHROME CHIMING
45 mm
$9.95
$7.95
MAS366 CHROME CHIMING
50 mm
$9.95
$7.95
MAS367 CHROME CHIMING
55 mm
$10.95
$8.95
MAS343 CHROME CHIMING
63 mm
$34.95
$29.95
MAS344 CHROME CHIMING
73 mm
$34.95
$29.95
REPLACEMENTS BALLS
MAS347 CHROME CHIMING
NOT A PAIR - 1 BALL ONLY - 8oz
63 mm
$19.95
$17.50
MAS348 CHROME CHIMING
NOT A PAIR - 1 BALL ONLY - 12oz
73 mm
$19.95
$17.50
CHROME FINISH - SOLID - Heavy / No Chime
IMAGE
QTY
CODE DESCRIPTION
DIAM.
PRICE
QTY 2+
MAS476 CHROME SOLID
40 mm
$11.95
$9.95
MAS477 CHROME SOLID
45 mm
$11.95
$9.95
MAS478 CHROME SOLID
50 mm
$11.95
$9.95
MAS479 CHROME SOLID
55 mm
$11.95
$9.95
MAS327 CHROME SOLID
63 mm
$49.95
$45.95
MAS328 CHROME SOLID
73 mm
$49.95
$45.95
REPLACEMENT BALLS
MAS325 CHROME SOLID
NOT A PAIR - 1 BALL ONLY - 14oz
63 mm
$29.95
$24.95
MAS326 CHROME SOLID
NOT A PAIR - 1 BALL ONLY - 19oz
73 mm
$29.95
$24.95
CHROME FINISH - HOLLOW - Lightweight / No Chime
IMAGE
QTY
CODE DESCRIPTION
DIAM.
PRICE
QTY 2+
MAS486 CHROME HOLLOW
40 mm
$9.95
$7.95
MAS487 CHROME HOLLOW
45 mm
$9.95
$7.95
MAS488 CHROME HOLLOW
50 mm
$9.95
$7.95
MAS489 CHROME HOLLOW
55 mm
$9.95
$7.95
MAS341 CHROME HOLLOW
63 mm
$34.95
$29.95
MAS342 CHROME HOLLOW
73 mm
$34.95
$29.95
REPLACEMENT BALLS
MAS345 CHROME HOLLOW
NOT A PAIR - 1 BALL ONLY - 8oz
63 mm
$19.95
$17.50
MAS346 CHROME HOLLOW
NOT A PAIR - 1 BALL ONLY - 12oz
73 mm
$19.95
$17.50
GOLD FINISH - CHIMING
IMAGE
QTY
CODE DESCRIPTION
DIAM.
PRICE
QTY 2+
MAS372 GOLD
25 mm
$10.95
$8.95
MAS373 GOLD
30 mm
$10.95
$8.95
MAS397 GOLD
35 mm
$10.95
$8.95
MAS376 GOLD
40 mm
$10.95
$8.95
MAS377 GOLD
45 mm
$10.95
$8.95
MAS374 GOLD
50 mm
$10.95
$8.95
MAS375 GOLD
55 mm
$10.95
$8.95
BLACK FINISH - CHIMING
IMAGE
QTY
CODE DESCRIPTION
DIAM.
PRICE
QTY 2+
OUT
MAS404 BLACK
25 mm
$10.95
$8.95
OUT
MAS405 BLACK
30 mm
$10.95
$8.95
OUT
MAS406 BLACK
35 mm
$10.95
$8.95
OUT
MAS38 BLACK
40 mm
$10.95
$8.95
OUT
MAS381 BLACK
45 mm
$10.95
$8.95
OUT
MAS382 BLACK
50 mm
$10.95
$8.95
OUT
MAS383 BLACK
55 mm
$10.95
$8.95
RAINBOW FINISH - CHIMING
IMAGE
QTY
CODE DESCRIPTION
DIAM.
PRICE
QTY 2+
OUT
MAS407 RAINBOW
25 mm
$10.95
$8.95
OUT
MAS408 RAINBOW
30 mm
$10.95
$8.95
OUT
MAS409 RAINBOW
35 mm
$10.95
$8.95
OUT
MAS390 RAINBOW
40 mm
$10.95
$8.95
MAS391 RAINBOW
45 mm
$10.95
$8.95
MAS392 RAINBOW
50 mm
$10.95
$8.95
MAS393 RAINBOW
55 mm
$10.95
$8.95
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STONE BALLS (MARBLE)
**All chinese balls sold in pairs (unless noted)**

Colors can be requested but not guaranteed.
These are made of natural marble and therefore may vary in color, pattern & integrity.
IMAGE
QTY
CODE DESCRIPTION
DIAM.
PRICE
QTY 2+
marble family of balls

marbe ball    marble 80 mm
MAS041 SOLID MARBLE
 40 mm
$10.95
$8.95
MAS042 SOLID MARBLE
 45 mm
$10.95
$8.95
MAS043 SOLID MARBLE
Temporarily Unavailable
 50 mm
$10.95
$8.95
MAS044 SOLID MARBLE
 55 mm
$10.95
$8.95
MAS047 SOLID MARBLE
 65 mm
$29.95
$27.95
MAS049 SOLID MARBLE
 70 mm
$29.95
$27.95
MAS037 SOLID MARBLE
 80 mm
$34.95
$29.95
 OUT
MAS039 SOLID MARBLE
Currently Unavailable
100 mm
$39.95
$34.95
REPLACEMENT BALLS
MAS046 SOLID MARBLE
NOT A PAIR - 1 BALL ONLY
65 mm
$17.95
$14.95
MAS048 SOLID MARBLE
NOT A PAIR - 1 BALL ONLY
70 mm
$17.95
$14.95
MAS036 SOLID MARBLE
NOT A PAIR - 1 BALL ONLY
80 mm
$19.95
$17.95
MAS038 SOLID MARBLE
NOT A PAIR - 1 BALL ONLY
- 1 LEFT!
100 mm
$24.95
$19.95
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CHINESE SYMBOLS - CLOISONNÉ
**All chinese balls sold in pairs (unless noted)**

IMAGE
QTY
CODE DESCRIPTION
DIAM.
PRICE
QTY 2+
LONGEVITY
OUT
MAS458 LONGEVITY BLUE
45 mm
$12.95
$10.95
longevity
OUT
MAS459 LONGEVITY GREEN
45 mm
$12.95
$10.95
peach and longevity
OUT
MAS424 LONGEVITY GREEN PEACHES
40 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS425 LONGEVITY GREEN PEACHES
45 mm
$12.95
$10.95
HAPPINESS
OUT
MAS747 DOUBLE HAPPINESS
50 mm
$12.95
$10.95
OUT
MAS723 DOUBLE HAPPINESS
45 mm
$12.95
$10.95
OUT
MAS709 DOUBLE HAPPINESS
40 mm
$12.95
$10.95
DRAGONS
yellow dragon
OUT
MAS430 DRAGON YELLOW
40 mm
$12.95
$12.95
MAS431 DRAGON YELLOW
45 mm
$12.95
$12.95
OUT
MAS755 DRAGON & PHOENIX BLUE
30 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS734 DRAGON & PHOENIX BLUE
35 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS307 DRAGON & PHOENIX BLUE
40 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS306 DRAGON & PHOENIX BLUE
45 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS465 DRAGON & PHOENIX BLUE
50 mm
$13.95
$11.95
MAS470 DRAGON & PHOENIX BLUE
55 mm
$14.95
$12.95
OUT
MAS752 DRAGON & PHOENIX GREEN
30 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS735 DRAGON & PHOENIX GREEN
35 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS368 DRAGON & PHOENIX GREEN
40 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS369 DRAGON & PHOENIX GREEN
45 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS466 DRAGON & PHOENIX GREEN
50 mm
$13.95
$11.95
MAS467 DRAGON & PHOENIX GREEN
55 mm
$14.95
$12.95
OUT
MAS420 DRAGON & PHOENIX
ORIGINAL BLUE
40 mm
$12.95
$10.95
OUT
MAS421 DRAGON & PHOENIX
ORIGINAL BLUE
45 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS349 DRAGON & PHOENIX
(WHITE, RED & ORANGE)
Collector's Item!
45 mm
$19.95
$14.95
YIN YANG
IMAGE
QTY
CODE DESCRIPTION
DIAM.
PRICE
QTY 2+
MAS730 YIN YANG 6 - GREEN - 1 left!
30 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS736 YIN YANG 6 - GREEN
35 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS305 YIN YANG 6 - GREEN
40 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS303 YIN YANG 6 - GREEN
45 mm
$12.95
$10.95
OUT
MAS461 YIN YANG 6 - GREEN
50 mm
$13.95
$12.95
OUT
MAS460 YIN YANG 6 - GREEN
55 mm
$14.95
$12.95
MAS737 YIN YANG 6 - BLUE
30 mm
$12.95
$10.95
OUT
MAS319 YIN YANG 6 - BLUE
35 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS446 YIN YANG 6 - BLUE
40 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS447 YIN YANG 6 - BLUE
45 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS462 YIN YANG 6 - BLUE
50 mm
$13.95
$11.95
MAS483 YIN YANG 6 - BLUE
55 mm
$14.95
$12.95
MAS508 YIN YANG 6 - RED
40 mm
$12.95
$10.95
           
OUT
MAS700 YIN YANG 4 - BLUE
40 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS714 YIN YANG 4 - BLUE
45 mm
$12.95
$10.95
OUT
MAS728 YIN YANG 4 - BLUE
50 mm
$12.95
$10.95
OUT
MAS422 YIN YANG 2 - BLUE
40 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS423 YIN YANG 2 - BLUE
45 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS314 YIN YANG
BLACK & WHITE
40 mm
$12.95
$10.95
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CELESTIAL - CLOISONNÉ
**All chinese balls sold in pairs (unless noted)**
IMAGE
QTY
CODE DESCRIPTION
DIAM.
PRICE
QTY 2+
GLOBAL
earth large
OUT
MAS426 EARTH
40 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS427 EARTH
45 mm
$12.95
$10.95
SUN, MOON & STARS - *The Sun and Moon designs vary*
OUT
MAS444 SUN & MOON
40 mm
$12.95
$10.95
OUT
MAS445 SUN & MOON
45 mm
$12.95
$10.95
OUT
MAS732 SUN & MOON BLACK
35 mm
$12.95
$10.95
OUT
MAS301 SUN & MOON BLACK
40 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS309 SUN & MOON BLACK
45 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS464 SUN & MOON BLACK
50 mm
$12.95
$10.95
OUT
MAS468 SUN & MOON BLACK
55 mm
$14.95
$12.95
MAS754 SUN & MOON BLUE
30 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS733 SUN & MOON BLUE
35 mm
$12.95
$10.95
OUT
MAS300 SUN & MOON BLUE
40 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS308 SUN & MOON BLUE
45 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS484 SUN & MOON BLUE
50 mm
$13.95
$12.95
MAS469 SUN & MOON BLUE
55 mm
$14.95
$12.95
MAS763 SUN & MOON GREEN
35 mm
$12.95
$10.95
OUT
MAS403 SUN & MOON GREEN
45 mm
$12.95
$10.95
OUT
MAS329 SUN & MOON GREEN
50 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS311 YELLOW SUN - RED
40 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS401 15 WHITE STARS CIRCLE RED
40 mm
$12.95
$10.95
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ANIMALS - CLOISONNÉ
**All chinese balls sold in pairs (unless noted)**
IMAGE
QTY
CODE DESCRIPTION
DIAM.
PRICE
QTY 2+
ALLIGATORS
OUT
MAS335 ALLIGATOR
40 mm
$12.95
$10.95
OUT
MAS336 ALLIGATOR
45 mm
$12.95
$10.95
BIRDS - PHOENIX
MAS481 PHOENIX - BLUE
45 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS482 PHOENIX - GREEN
45 mm
$12.95
$10.95
BUTTERFLIES
MAS802 BUTTERFLIES - Blue Background- 1 left!
30 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS801 BUTTERFLIES - Green Background
35 mm
$12.95
$10.95
OUT
MAS706 BUTTERFLIES - Green Background
40 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS720 BUTTERFLIES - Green Background- 2 left!
45 mm
$12.95
$10.95
OUT
MAS744 BUTTERFLIES - Green Background
50 mm
$12.95
$10.95
CRANES
OUT
MAS904 CRANE
40 mm
$12.95
$10.95
OUT
MAS804 CRANE
45 mm
$12.95
$10.95
DOLPHINS
OUT
MAS711 DOLPHIN
40 mm
$12.95
$10.95
OUT
MAS725 DOLPHIN
45 mm
$12.95
$10.95
OUT
MAS749 DOLPHIN
50 mm
$12.95
$10.95
OUT
MAS452 DOLPHINS 3 - BLUE
40 mm
$12.95
$10.95
OUT
MAS453 DOLPHINS 3 - GREEN
40 mm
$12.95
$10.95
DOVES
OUT
MAS454 DOVES & FLOWER ORANGE
40 mm
$12.95
$10.95
ELEPHANTS
MAS707 ELEPHANTS (Wooden Box)
40 mm
$12.95
$10.95
OUT
MAS721 ELEPHANTS
45 mm
$12.95
$10.95
OUT
MAS745 ELEPHANTS
50 mm
$12.95
$10.95
FROGS
OUT
MAS713 FROGS
40 mm
$12.95
$10.95
OUT
MAS727 FROGS
45 mm
$12.95
$10.95
OUT
MAS751 FROGS
50 mm
$12.95
$10.95
HUMAN

back of each
MAS402 SUPER NATURAL HAND
45 mm
$12.95
$10.95
PANDAS *30mm and 35mm Panda have 1 Panda. 40mm+ have 2 pandas*

40mm and up - 2 pandas
OUT
MAS753 PANDA - GREEN
30 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS471 PANDA - GREEN
35 mm
$12.95
$10.95
MAS472<