The first days of training with Aniball can be challenging, and if you set overly high expectations for yourself, it's doubly true. To ensure your start with the balloon is pleasant and as simple as possible, we’ve summarized 5 proven tips to help you at the beginning, as well as the 5 most common mistakes women make during the exercises.

5 Steps to Make Your Training Easier

1. Before each training session, check if the balloon is intact. Find a comfortable, intimate environment where you feel at ease, choose a pleasant position, and try to relax gradually—perhaps with the help of relaxing music, a scented candle, or a partner.

2. Focus on taking a deep, calm breath all the way down to your belly and a smooth exhale. When you inhale, your body will naturally relax, making it easier to insert the balloon. You can also use a water-based lubricant.

3. Once you've inserted the first round part of the balloon into your vagina, start inflating it slowly. You should only feel a slight tension, not pain. On the other hand, the balloon shouldn't slip out easily.

4. Find your optimal level and take about 10 full, deep breaths in and out. Relax—release your belly and sphincters, and keep your head in a comfortable position. Try not to think about anything and just observe what the balloon is doing—it moves outward with the inhale and returns inward with the exhale. Initially, these movements will be slight, but they will help you understand how to use your breath to relax your pelvic floor and ease your baby's journey into the world.

5. In the second phase of the exercise, try to "breathe" the balloon out into the world—as if birthing a baby. With a deep inhale, push it outward, and with the exhale, just hold it in place. Another inhale equals another push of the balloon outward. But be careful, never push forcefully.

5 Most Common Mistakes That Can Slow You Down

• Don’t rush.

Don't start exercising before the 37th week of pregnancy. It would be paradoxically much more challenging. Exercise is not a race—the birth canal is not adequately prepared yet, and you expose yourself to the risk of injury.

• Don’t chase after centimeters.

The more you inflate Aniball, the more prepared you’ll be? Don’t believe it—the size of the balloon doesn’t matter, and quality wins over quantity. A few calm, focused exercises with a smaller balloon circumference will serve you better during childbirth than daily inflation at the cost of stress, discomfort, or pain.

• Don’t pressure yourself.

Not feeling up to exercising today? Can't keep up or simply having an off day? That's okay—don’t force yourself and skip the exercise with a clear conscience. You don’t have to work out every day; it’s not about performance.

• Don’t ignore your body.

You should never push yourself to exercise through pain. If you experience an injury, even a minor one, take at least 4 days off from exercising. Are you suffering from a yeast infection? Then forget about exercising until you’ve healed—it poses a risk of pain and injury.

• Don’t compare yourself to others.

Aniball teaches you to better perceive and respect your own body. You are unique; focus solely on yourself and your body’s capabilities.

Our tip in closing: Make your training with Aniball a pleasant ritual where you dedicate time just for yourself and your body. Gradually learn to perceive its needs and limits. And don't forget to reward yourself; positive motivation is a key to success.