Eric Franklin 6"–7" Air Ball

Product Overview

The Eric Franklin 6"–7" Air Ball is a versatile movement, posture, and body-awareness tool developed by renowned movement educator Eric Franklin. Designed for use in Franklin Method® training, Pilates, rehabilitation, and fitness programs, this inflatable ball provides gentle support, sensory feedback, and instability to enhance movement quality, alignment, breathing, and neuromuscular awareness. Its soft, adjustable design makes it ideal for positioning, mobilization, core activation, relaxation, and movement education exercises for users of all levels.

PIN: 10320

Key Features

Movement Awareness & Franklin Method® Training

• Developed as a core tool within the Franklin Method® system
• Enhances body awareness and proprioception during movement
• Encourages efficient movement patterns and improved coordination
• Helps users better understand alignment and functional anatomy

Posture & Spinal Alignment Support

• Provides gentle support for the spine, pelvis, and rib cage
• Encourages improved postural awareness and alignment
• Assists in restoring natural movement patterns
• Useful for both exercise and relaxation applications

Core Activation & Stability Training

• Creates mild instability to engage deep stabilizing muscles
• Supports core-strengthening and balance exercises
• Enhances neuromuscular control and coordination
• Complements Pilates mat work and movement training programs

Breathing & Rib Cage Mobility

• Frequently used to facilitate breathing exercises
• Encourages improved rib cage expansion and thoracic mobility
• Supports relaxation and respiratory awareness techniques
• Helps improve movement efficiency through better breathing mechanics

Adjustable Inflation & Soft Support

• Inflatable design allows users to customize firmness
• Soft surface provides comfortable support during exercise
• Can be partially inflated for gentler applications
• Easily adapts to a wide range of movement and rehabilitation exercises

Pilates, Rehabilitation & Wellness Applications

• Suitable for Pilates studios, rehabilitation clinics, fitness facilities, and home use
• Supports mobility, stretching, relaxation, and corrective exercise programs
• Effective for beginners, athletes, therapists, and movement professionals
• Lightweight and portable for travel and daily use

Primary Applications

• Franklin Method® movement education
• Postural alignment training
• Core activation exercises
• Breathing and rib cage mobility work
• Balance and proprioception development
• Pilates mat exercises
• Rehabilitation and corrective exercise
• Relaxation and body-awareness training
• Stretching and mobility programs

Specifications

Performance

• Exercise Type: Pilates / Movement Education / Rehabilitation / Wellness Training
• Primary Focus: Posture, body awareness, breathing, mobility, core stability
• Movement Style: Gentle, low-impact, neuromuscular training

Design & Build

• Structure: Inflatable soft exercise ball
• Material: Durable PVC construction
• Surface: Smooth, comfortable finish
• Inflation: Adjustable firmness
• Portable and lightweight design

Dimensions

• Diameter: Adjustable from 6 in to 7 in (15–18 cm)
• Configuration: Sold individually
• Inflation: Ships partially inflated; can be adjusted as needed

Benefits

• Improves posture and alignment
• Enhances proprioception and body awareness
• Supports breathing and thoracic mobility
• Encourages core activation and stability
• Lightweight and versatile for multiple movement applications