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April 17, 2026Journal of Rural Medicine0 citationsOpen Access

Changes in women’s subjective health perceptions through online balance ball lessons: a qualitative study

SYShinako YoshitakeTNTakashi NakamuraYHYoshihisa Hirakawa

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore how online balance ball lessons affect women's subjective perceptions of health.
  • Qualitative study design focusing on women's experiences
  • Utilized online balance ball lessons with instructor guidance
  • Analyzed participants' feedback on health perceptions
  • Participants reported improved health perceptions after engaging in balance ball lessons
  • Many women felt more motivated to maintain exercise habits at home
  • Perceived benefits included enhanced physical well-being and mental relaxation

Abstract

Objective: The balance ball is an exercise suitable for beginners; it incorporates diverse elements such as aerobic and anaerobic exercise, stretching, and balance training, with easily adjustable intensity and difficulty. Under instructor guidance, it can be practiced safely and effectively within a short period. Furthermore, online formats allow participation from home, making them suitable for busy women to establish exercise habits. Previous research on the effects of balance ball lessons has primarily focused on improvements in physical and cognitive functions, with little attention paid to the holistic effects. This study aimed to clarify the impact of online balance ball lessons on women’s subjective health perceptions.

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Yoshitake et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e1cd6f5cdc762e9d856fcchttps://doi.org/10.2185/jrm.2025-045
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