Strengthening the perineum with a gym ball: effective compared to the Emy Trainer probe?
There gym ball, also called Swiss Ball, is a common accessory in Pilates, postnatal yoga for perineal rehabilitation or gentle rehabilitation. Used in a seated position or in a dynamic posture, it allows you to work on deep muscles, stability and posture. By indirect effect, it often involves the pelvic floor, which makes it an attractive option for women looking for a more toned perineum.
But this method, although interesting in a global approach, remains approximate and does not always make it possible to effectively target the perineum. Conversely, there Emy perineal probe Hang out offers medicalized, personalized and interactive support, with validated exercises, immediate feedback and progress monitoring.
Here is a detailed comparison between these two approaches.
Gym ball or connected perineal probe: which tool to choose to strengthen your perineum?
| Criteria | Emy Trainer (connected probe) | Gym ball (Swiss Ball) |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical effectiveness | ✅ Clinically proven | ❌ No direct validation for the perineum |
| Visible results | ✅ From 3 weeks on average | 🔁 Variable, often indirect |
| Real-time feedback | 📱 Yes, via the mobile application | ❌ No specific muscle return |
| Progress tracking | 📈 History, levels, statistics | ❌ Requires approximate self-assessment |
| Motivation/commitment | 🎮 Fun and interactive interface | ⚠️ Motivation needed to practice regularly |
| Integrated medical protocol | 🩺 Yes, validated by professionals | ❌ No specific supervised protocol |
| Recommended frequency | ✅ 3 to 5 times / week | 🔁 2 to 4 times / week depending on sessions |
| Time per session | ⏱️ 5 to 20 minutes | ⏱️ 20 to 40 minutes |
| Setup time | ⚡ Less than 1 minute | ⏳ Inflation, positioning, space required |
| Comfort of use | 💆♀️ Medical silicone, ergonomic design | 🟠 May be unstable or poorly adapted to certain body types |
| Level of effort required | 💡 Mild to moderate, gradual | ⚠️ More intense, overall mobilization of the body |
| Muscle fatigue | ✅ None targeted | ⚠️ Possible general fatigue (back, thighs, abs) |
| Learning curve | 📉 Very quick, guided | 🌀 Variable depending on posture and coordination |
| Risk of error | 🔒 Very weak, guided step by step | ⚠️ Bad placement = ineffective effort |
| Passive multitasking | ✅ Yes (elongated session possible) | ❌ No, concentration and balance required |
| Customizing exercises | 🎯 Yes, depending on level and objectives | 🔄 Varies depending on the coach or program |
| Hygiene / maintenance | ✅ Easy cleaning (medical silicone) | 🧽 Manual cleaning required, takes up space |
| Home use | ✅ Yes, simple and discreet | 🏠 Yes, but space and mats recommended |
| Price | 💰 Single purchase, no subscription | 💸 Varies depending on size and quality |
| Warranty / trial | 🛡️ 100 days money back guarantee | ❌ No returns possible |
| Manufacturing/certification | 🇫🇷 Made in France, CE certified | ❓ Origin varies depending on the brand |
Gym ball VS Emy Trainer: what to choose for effective and lasting perineal rehabilitation?
There gym ball is a versatile tool, useful for overall strengthening, particularly as part of a postnatal program. It helps mobilize the entire body and improve posture, but it does not offer targeted or measurable work on the perineum. Without precise guidance, it remains dependent on posture, program and personal regularity.
In comparison, the Emy Trainer probe was designed for a specific use: re-educate the perineum in a guided, motivating and personalized way. Thanks to its intuitive mobile application, its validated exercises and its real-time feedback, it makes progression clear, accessible and above all, adapted to the pace of each woman.
For a perineal rehabilitation autonomous, validated, and sustainable, Emy Trainer remains today a reference solution.
