Question: What is the Lifelong Active Body Blue Ball used for?

Answer: The Lifelong active Body Blue Ball is a self-massage ball that can be used as a body weight leverage massage tool or a hand held massage tool.  The spikes grip the tissue and engage the fascia; the solidity of the ball allows you to put your full body weight on the ball without the Blue Ball losing its shape. 

Question: What is the Lifelong Active Body Blue Ball made of?  

Answer:  The Lifelong Active Body Blue Balls are made with a natural rubber compound.  The proprietary solid rubber compound can normally withstand temperatures from O(F) to 300(F). 

Question: How Durable is the Lifelong Active Body Blue Ball?

Answer:   We did rigorous product testing of the Lifelong Active Body Ball and the LAB Blue ball passed all of them, we even repeatedly drove over the Blue Ball with a Ford F-150 pickup truck and the Blue Ball was perfect.

Question: Where is the Lifelong Active Body Blue Ball manufactured? 

Answer: The Lifelong Active Body Blue Ball is designed and manufactured in Ontario, Canada.

Question: How do you use the Lifelong Active Body Blue Ball?

Answer: There are many ways to use your Lifelong Active Body Blue Ball.   It can be used as a handheld massage devise, or a body weight leverage massage tool, it can be used on muscles, connective tissue, scar tissue and in and around joints.  It can be used for relaxation and for deep muscle release.  

Question: How does the Lifelong Active Body Blue Ball Work?

Answer:  The Lifelong Active Body Blue Ball works in multiple ways.  The heat increases circulation to an area, the cold helps reduce inflammation, the combination helps bring new nutrients in to an injured area to help reduce healing time.  The spikes grip the superficial tissue and and help engage the fascia.  The spikes also allow for a soft contouring around bony points and ligaments.  The solid rubber structure of the Lifelong Active Body Blue Ball allows for deep pressure to be applied to very specific points, such as trigger points and can be utilized as a leverage activated massage tool for deep muscle massage. 

Question: Who Can use the Lifelong Active Body Blue Ball?  

Answer: Anybody can!  The Lifelong Active Body Blue Ball can be used from a very light superficial massage to a deep trigger point release.   Each person can use The Blue Ball to there own individual preference and pressure for what works best with their needs.  

Question: Is there a reason not to use the Lifelong Active Body Blue Ball?

Answer: Yes, do not use the Lifelong Active Body Blue Ball on any open wounds, sutures, bruises, fractures, infections, discolorations, advanced osteoporosis or brittle bones.  If you have pain, seek professional health care advice to see how to best use the LAB Blue Ball.

Question: Can you heat the Lifelong Active Body Blue Ball?

Answer:  Yes you can.  Bring a pot of water to a boil, and then gently place your Lifelong Active Body Blue Ball(s) in the water.  Retrieve the balls in 5 min with a pair of tongs and they are ready to use. The water must be deep enough to fully submerge the LAB Blue Ball. DO NOT MICROWAVE YOUR LIFELONG ACTIVE BODY BLUE BALL!

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Question: How Long does the heat last?

Answer: The heat will last about 20 minutes, time enough for a great self massage session. 

Question: Can you freeze the Lifelong Active Body Blue Ball?

Answer: Yes, The LAB Blue Ball can be frozen to use as an icing tool.  Put Lifelong Active Body in the freezer until the ball reaches a desired level of cold. 

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Question: How long does the cold last?

Answer: The cold will usually last 20 minutes, time enough for a great self massage session.

Question: How long should I spend on one spot?

Answer:  It depends, your body will let you know, and it may take a little time to focus in on the right spot.  You will know when you have found the right spot because it will be tender.  Work through the tender spot until you feel the tension release and the tenderness start to reduce.    

Question: How long should I use the Lifelong Active Body Blue Ball during a session?

Answer: It depends, your body will let you know.  You can spend as little or as much time as you need.  A usual Lifelong Active Body Blue Ball massage session will last between 10 to 20 minutes.   

Question: Can I use the Lifelong Active Body Blue Ball on my spine?

Answer: We do not recommend using the Lifelong Active Body Blue Ball directly on your spine.  It is most effective when it is used on the musculature around your spine, with a pair of LAB Blue Ball used with one on either side of the spine.  See the following link for details on how to work effectively around your spine.  http://youtu.be/sVdvtaemQTA

Question: What is the Aegis Antimicrobial coating?

Answer: The Aegis Microbe Shield protects surfaces from harmful microbes.  The technology polymerizes (bonds) to surfaces resulting in a strong, durable, invisible, effective and extremely safe barrier that kills microorganisms on contact without leaching. The Aegis Microbe Shield is proven to control and prevent the growth of an extremely wide range of microorganisms such as bacteria, algae, yeasts, mould, and mildew.

 AEGIS is a permanent antimicrobial surface treatment which has the following properties:

• Compatible with virtually all substrates, including natural and synthetic fibers.

• Does not create an environment that promotes adaptive microorganisms.

• No arsenic, tin, heavy metals, or polychlorinated phenols.

• Accepted, registered, and readily available worldwide.

• Does not rub off or migrate onto the skin.

• Kills microbes on contact.

Question: Where can you use the Lifelong Active Body Blue Ball?

Answer: You can use the Lifelong Active Body Blue Ball almost anywhere.  Here are the places that we recommend, for guidance, please speak with a medical professional.