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Gaiam Balance Ball Chair

by Gaiam
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (443 customer reviews) |
Price: $79.98 - $149.99
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Visit the Gaiam Store to see our entire selection of yoga and Pilates equipment, weight loss and fitness DVDs, and more. Special Note: For optimal performance, it may be necessary to re-inflate your new Balance Ball once or twice after the initial inflation. If necessary, add additional air and check once more the following day. Your new Balance Ball may need a day or two to "stretch" to its final size (which should then fit perfectly in the base).

Product Description

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The Gaiam Balance Ball Chair, developed under the consultation of chiropractic pioneer Dr. Randy Weinzoff, greatly alleviates the aching back/legs/arms syndrome that comes from working at a desk for hours. Designed for people between 5-feet and 5-feet, 11-inches tall, this unique chair employs the same balance ball used in your workout routine, but with an adjustable support bar, easy-glide casters, an air pump, and a desktop guide to help keep you moving. Designed by leading health and fitness experts, the Gaiam Balance Ball chair helps relieve pain and promote proper spinal alignment, posture, a healthier back, and overall well-being.


The Balance Ball Chair is an effective tool for strengthening core muscles and improving spinal alignment.

Specifications:

  • The height of the back of the chair is 2.5 feet tall
  • The base measures 20 inches wide from one side of the wheels to the other
  • Comes with 2 locking back casters and 2 regular front casters
  • Some assembly is required
  • Dimensions: 21 by 31 by 22 inches (W x H x D)
  • Weight: 13 pounds
  • Weight Capacity: 300 pounds

What's in the Box?
Gaiam Balance Ball chair, air pump

Special Note:
For optimal performance, it may be necessary to re-inflate your new Balance Ball once or twice after the initial inflation. Once your chair is assembled and the Balance Ball is inflated, re-check the ball size the next day. If necessary, add additional air and check once more the following day. Your new Balance Ball may need a day or two to "stretch" to its final size (which should then fit perfectly in the base).


About Gaiam
Gaiam was created as a lifestyle company with the vision that, given a choice, people would choose a lifestyle that is healthy and life-enhancing, for themselves, their families, and the Earth. The Gaiam lifestyle is a vote for individual health as well as the future sustainability of the Earth's resources. Gaiam strives to provide customers with alternatives to traditional products by offering natural or healthy versions that compare with the style, quality, and price of conventional products.

Product Details

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  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: B006JBWYDA
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (443 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #674 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
370 of 377 people found the following review helpful
Not Necessarily a Novelty February 28, 2006
By J. Chen
Color Name:Black
I purchased this Gaiam Balance Ball Chair in late December 2005.

It's an item you have to get used to if you've sat in regular office chairs for a long time (I've sat in padded-foam/plastic chairs for over 15 years, over 40 hours per week). I'm 6 feet tall, 155 lb., and practice Vinyasa Yoga every now-and-then, and I am no Yoga expert by any means.

1. The purpose of doing Yoga ball exercise is to align your body through training the core muscle in your torso--your abdominal muscle will help support your back. This practice, over time, will give you better posture. Also, "constant-centering" myself on the ball reminds me not to bend forward my shoulders or slouch.

2. My old office chair has a pneumatic height adjustment at 19"-20" This ball seat height (with the doughnut-shape base) is about 23" tall; sitting down on it, at my weight, brings it down to about 18"--of course, it will depend on your monitor/keyboard setup and on how much air you put in the ball. I raised the table height 3" higher and purchased an adjustable keyboard/mouse extension tray. I make the ball as firm as possible.

3. The back support is detachable (which I've done) and allows you to center yourself over it more. Don't lean on the back support for too long, or you may hurt your lower back.

4. You will experience some back pain for a few days, some shoulder pain if you're use to having an armrest, and neck pain if you had a headrest. Keeping my chest open and head up help my abs stay taut.

Minus half-star for the rolling wheels because they sometimes trip me over when I get up and stand. So, I spread my feet and use my leg muscles to stand upright. I recommend it still because it motivates me to get up and walk around. It's not healthy to allow the legs be pooled with blood (which causes veining) over two-three hours at a time. This item is at a decent price range, offered here on Amazon. Hope this helps!
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131 of 132 people found the following review helpful
surprisingly comfortable January 19, 2006
Color Name:Black
The chair is surprisingly comfortable. I'm not sure how *much* it helps me with balance or toning, but I do actually feel like I'm using my muscles a little more than usual while sitting all day at the office, so I feel pretty good about it. And it looks really nice, too.

Overall I like the chair a lot, just one real complaint. There is no height adjustment. For me it's not much of an issue because my desk happens to be at around the right height. But this might be a problem for someone else. I suppose you could let some air out of the ball to make it a little lower, but that doesn't strike me as an ideal solution.

I do have one suggestion for anyone buying this chair. There are four wheels that you snap into the proper places onto the bottom of the chair when you're assembling it. Two of the four have locks you can flip down to prevent the wheels from rolling. I have found that with these two wheels attached on the front side of the chair, my feet keep accidentally hitting the locks and activating them so that it's difficult to roll the chair. I'd suggest putting these locks on the back side of the chair unless you plan to leave the locks activated most of the time.
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207 of 216 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Black
I used one of these at my last job. This is a wonderful chair. The first time that I sat on it I fell off, but then once I learned how to sit on it, it was amazing. It kept my back straight, and kept me sitting upright, and I didn't feel so sleepy after 8 hours at the computer. I love this chair. It it worth the price.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Excellent for lower back!
Gaiam Balance Ball Chair
I love this chair. Don't know why I didn't get one sooner. My back is so much better because I have to sit up straight and it is easy on this chair. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Phyllis
ball chair
was shipped and received within a 2-week period, it was easy to assemble, all of the components seem sturdy, having the wheels to get around was a huge plus over the stationary... Read more
Published 6 days ago by mok
Perfect for back pain
Love it! Purchased to help with my back pain and force proper posture while sitting at my desk - It works!! Read more
Published 11 days ago by Ms_BrandiJ
Chair Me!
I like long walks on the beach and a beer in my hand. Oh yea.....this chair works and is what I expected. That is all.
Published 16 days ago by Arnie
Excellent office chair!
I have had this for five months now - I cannot believe what a difference it has made. It has significantly improved my posture and reduced my back aches from spending too much time... Read more
Published 18 days ago by Lori B
Love this chair!
This chair is by far the most comfortable chair I have ever used for my home office. It makes me naturally want to sit properly, aligning my spine, I don't get a sore butt or achy... Read more
Published 23 days ago by DesertShopper
I threw away the box!
When I first got this chair, I'll admit that I was very skeptical. Though I had decided to give it a try, I really didn't think I would like it. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Nathan
Good Product, Clever Design
This ball chair is quite good. The entire chair is very light and easy to move around. One can get a decent toning by just sitting down. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Y. Tang
Excellent
I love the Gaiam Balance chair. I had another ball chair and the frame was metal and the back rest broke off. This chair is solid.
Published 29 days ago by Angela P
Posture Posture Posture ...
Love this and very glad I bought it for work. (I sit 8-12 hour shifts). The design fits into my work enviroment much better than a regular balance ball (I have friends in cube... Read more
Published 29 days ago by jacque,jacque
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