bosu ball

English

Alternative forms

  • Bosu ball, BOSU ball, Bosu trainer

Etymology

Partial genericized trademark from BOSU, an acronym for "Both Sides Utilized" describing the two usable surfaces (a flat platform and inflated dome) of products like the BOSU Balance Trainer, plus ball.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈboʊsu ˌbɔl/

Noun

bosu ball (plural bosu balls)

  1. A piece of exercise equipment with an inflated rubber dome attached to a rigid flat platform, used for balance training, strength exercises, or rehabilitation.
    • 2004, Thomas Boettcher, Core Training: For Greater Strength and Better Health‎[1], Sterling Publishing Company, Inc., →ISBN, page 68:
      The Bosu ball is essentially a Swiss ball chopped in half and mounted upon a flat board, creating a non-stable yet not particularly threatening environment. The balance or core board is another destabilizing device that could also be used.
    • 2016 December 14, “Protein”, in Ultimate Performance Blog‎[2]:
      Then you are an idiot who will always have stork limbs and a flabby body. Get back on your bosu ball. More protein won’t help this guy!!

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