Customer Reviews

The Bean Deluxe Ultimate Exerciser with DVD & Pump

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(9)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

The Bean is a neat exercise item -- or would be if it didn't LEAK! Mine lasted about two weeks until it sprung a hole right along a seam. Tried to fix it with the included vinyl patch material, but it won't hold airtight. Thing stays inflated long enough to use, but it's a pain to have to pump it up every single time.

Deal was pretty good...but wound up being not so great due to poor product quality.

I really liked this product, but it leaked air after 1 week. I had to send it back. I tried fixing it and the patches didn't work. I wish the manufacturer made the materials better. It is really good on your back, and not having to get on the floor. It really worked my mid section where needed. Very disappointed.

The Bean seems to be an excellent work out tool but ours broke the first week we had it. The included repair tool did not work so we're out $50.

Once I figured out how to inflate The Bean, it was a great item. It felt good to use and helped stretch out my back. But, after using it only 3 days, a hole developed in a seam and the patch would not fix it. Bummer.

My name is Rebekah Schuman and I am the Director of Customer Relations for GreenHouse International/The Bean. We would like to take the opportunity to address any issues that any of our customers might have with their Bean products, or with our Customer Service department. We stand by our commitment to our Lifetime Warranty, 100% money back guarantee, and extraordinary Customer Service. Our Customer Service department is available Monday through Friday from 7am - 5pm PST, and can be reached at 1-888-612-8823. Customers can send questions or concerns via email to service@bean.com and one of our agents or I will respond personally within 1 business day.

I am 23 and have had back problems since I was 16. I bought this for the promise of a slim waist and back strengthening. I feel the crunches like never before and it works amazing to stretch my back. However, after 3 months of use (and yes I had the inflation problem too)it completely deflated and I found 2 rips in the same seam. I had NO TROUBLE returning it, I just had to pay 41 cents in postage to mail back the logo off the Bean. It took a month to get a new one and this one is already deflating after 3 days. I'll use it until it pops again. The 800 lb promise is crap. I don't weigh anywhere near that. Really it's not worth the money.

To all those negative reviewers: use a fix-a-flat on the bean and you will never have trouble with it again. Nearly everything I have bought in the past has leaked air or deflated completely and the fix-a-flat will fix it! (I have two deflated exercise balls!)

I love the bean. I got it because I hurt my back three years ago. If you turn it upside down it stretches the spine really well. It's much better than my exercise ball.

I really love my Bean, but after going through 4 of them in the last year, I have had enough. I use mine from 4-5 times a week and all of them sprung leaks within around 3 months of use. It does a great job working your abs, but unfortunately not well made.

While I see a lot of people have had trouble with their Bean holding air, I haven't had that problem. Mine has been inflated since mid May and I haven't had to put any air in it since. My problem seems to be that if I don't really concentrate on the move, I'm not really getting anywhere. I still think nothing beats the old standard manual exercises - crunches, etc. I wouldn't purchase it again, but I do still use it once a week - with concentration. : )

I bought the bean about a month ago and I am soooooooooooo unhappy with it it is so hard to keep your balance and maybe it is made for petite people because even my 14 year old brother couldn't use it well his about 5'9 and my youngest brother who is 5'2 used it just fine. I am 5'7 and the movements feel very awkward, I use it for a foot rest and a lounge chair. Please save your money.