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Who invented the exercise ball? What is the history of this fitness equipment? Where did it come from?

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The exercise ball was invented by Engineer Aquilino Cosani during the early 1990's.

The exercise ball was discovered in Switzerland by an Italian man.

The exercise ball originally known as the Swiss Ball this was created by an Italian plastic manufacturer which he sold through out Europe. After discovering them while in Bern, Switzerland an English physiotherapist started using them. Also another Physical therapy Dr Susan in Switzerland also used them on adults. In 1989 Joanne Posner , a Physical therapist began instructing US therapists on the application of the ball. It got the name of Swiss ball from the US because its from Switzerland. Some refers to it as balance ball, sport ball, or yoga ball.

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Aquilino Cosani invented exercise balls

it was invented in Italy and was was originally known as the Swiss Ball

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