Gaiam Balance Ball Chair (Black)
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Description of Gaiam Balance Ball Chair (Black)
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.
Sports reviews of Gaiam Balance Ball Chair (Black)
Customer Review: I use it and I LOVE it!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I have had cronic sciatica since high school (i.e. many years) and purchased this chair to help with my posture during my long days of sitting in front of a computer at work. At first, the chair was hard to get used to and I ended up leaving work with a stiff lower back for about a week. However, I stuck to it since nothing else worked. I gave it a chance and now I'm thrilled! Since I've started using it, I have not had a pinched nerve. Apparently a good posture thoughout the day is a very important preventative measure so this chair is nothing short of amazing for helping me maintain the posture that keeps the sciatica away. Granted, I also do a fair amount of yoga now so I'm not sure I can give the chair all the credit but I know it helps. In fact, since I don't go home with a stiff back anymore, it means my core is stronger and can handle the proper alignment of my sitting posture better. HURRAY!Customer Review: Gaiam balance ball chair
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I am VERY impressed with my Gaiam ball chair. My daughter had suggested a "ball chair" (which I had never heard of) for my bad neck and back, knowing I'd set myself up for a lower back spasm by sitting in a regular chair, slumping toward the back of the chair for hours. My back let me know for an entire week that my wooden chair position was exactly what it did NOT need. Now that I have my Gaiam, I sit up straight (because it forces me to do so) and I can spend hours and hours typing up a storm without a back ache EVER! It's a fabulous chair. When I first received it, one or two trial and error stints with filling or deflating the ball a bit were sufficient to find my exact, perfect height. The Gaiam ball chair really a marvel...especially for those of us with back problems...or anyone who wants to sit properly!Customer Review: Comfy and better for you!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I was worried this would be too much hype and not enough substance. But I have to say, that after sitting at my desk for hours and having back pain, this ball chair was a miracle healer! I feel better now after working long hours at my desk, and it's so nice to just be able to stretch my back on it right then and there.
The assembly was a breeze, all the hardware comes with it. I put it together within 5 minutes all by myself (without bugging my husband for help or his toolbox).
I just hope the ball is durable and lasts for a long time. So far 3 days and I haven't had to add air. We'll see how it goes, but I will add to my review if anything changes.
A definite "Must Buy" if you're looking for a comfortable office chair AND prefer the healthier option.
Customer Review: Ball chair great for sciatica/piriformis
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
This chair is the only chair I can sit on and not aggravate my sciatic nerve or piriformis muscle, both of which I strained doing running and biking races. It was impossible for me to sit in my chair at work or in a car or movie theater without getting sharp, shooting pains down the back of my leg. The only chair I am comfortable in is my ball chair. It took a couple of weeks for my lower back muscles to adapt, but now I feel stronger in the lower back than before. The chair is also very easy to assemble. I bought two - one for my office and one for my den, where our computer is located. People at work laughed at first, but then they sit on it and ask, "Where'd you get that?" I highly recommend this chair for comfort, especially if you have problems like I'm having, and for core strength.Customer Review: 40 hours per week on the ball
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
The Gaiam Balance ball was referred to me by a friend (thank U Suzy) so I went to their web site and checked it out but when I reviewed the pricing decided to shop around for the same product and found it on Amazon. I bought it there due to a special sale as well as free shipping that turned out to be 2 day Fed Ex and saved $70. I am extremely happy with my chair. The only change I would make to it (and may still do myself) is to have better rollers for it. I am on it 40 hours a week at my office cubicle for a month now and I need it as I have an injury to my sacrum causing pinched nerves and pain in my hips and legs if I sit for 40 hours on my expensive adjustable office chair. The ball is strengthening my core and I am not in as much pain now. Totally worth the money!