Anybody out there buy any of those huge body exercise balls? They look like fun but are they really sturdy? Will they take a beating and not start to lose air?

Must you be barefoot to use them safely? I won't take my shoes off for anyone.
Safety first!

Are there tapes out there that can help you find things to do with the ball or do you need a teacher and a class to find out how to use them best?

Walmart, Kmart and target all heve those kits. I tried one once and I think the laughing got me more exercise than actually using the thing.........
I was falling, rolling, cramping, goofinga round. It was a hott..
I know I was sore afterwards.. so it would be worth the money to
get one.......or two.......
I wore snearkers so it wasnt that bad.. but Id say barefoot would be better

If it's possible to fall, I'd fall and do damage to myself. I am not lucky that way. This just might not be the way for me to exercise. I guess I'll stick to music and hand weights until something better comes along.

And I never take off my shoes! Once, I had my shoes off for a moment and I stepped on a nail! Good thing it didn't break the skin, but from that moment on, I knew that I am not lucky so I take all precautions I can to remain safe.

As long as I keep asking about getting the right exercise, I'm sure I will find the best way for me someday!