Gaiam Balance Ball Chair (Black)
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Description of Gaiam Balance Ball Chair (Black)
The innovative BalanceBall Chair lets you reap the benefits of the popular BalanceBall right at your workspace. This patented design lets you do tension-relieving techniques while seated in the chair - or simply remove the ball to stretch and strengthen key muscles without a trip to the gym. Relieves stress on the spine, helps prevent back discomfort and repetitive motion disorders, helps prevent health issues related to poor posture, illustrates non-impact strengthening exercises and stretching and keeps you active, even on busy work days. When you sit in the BalanceBall Chair, the ball acts as a shock absorber and eases your body into an ergonomic position. When your muscles become stiff or whenever you want a break, the exercises in this guide will help you relax, build strength and foster a wide range of health benefits. Exercises performed with the BalanceBall in the chair offer maximum support, stability and convenience. Exercises performed on the ball alone allow greater range of movement. The BalanceBall Chair was developed with Dr. Randy Weinzoff a pioneer in chiropractic care. Trained at the acclaimed Palmer West University in California, Dr. Weinzoff runs his successful practice in Santa Monica, CA based on his philosophy of "Vitality through total alignment of the whole being." Some assembly required.The Gaiam Balance Ball Chair, developed under the consultation of a 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 it you also get 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, Gaiam back-care solutions build a healthier back, relieve pain, and improve your overall well being.
 The Balance Ball Chair is an effective tool for strengthening core muscles and improving spinal alignment. |
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, eco-friendly or healthy versions that compare with the style, quality and price of conventional products.
Gaiam's goal is to become the trusted source and unifying brand for Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) participants. They understand that the opportunity to affect people's lives with information and products is both a privilege and a responsibility. Gaiam believes in the concept of Conscious Commerce, the practice of making purchasing decisions based on personal values and beliefs. It takes into consideration all the aspects of our lives and the impact we have upon the planet. Research indicates this concept appeals to approximately 50 million people in the U.S. alone. Gaiam's strategy in delivering the distinctive quality for which they are known is to partner with experts in health/wellness, eco-living and personal development to develop proprietary products that meet our customers' needs with meaningful solutions.
The name GAIAM is a fusion of the words Gaia (the name of Mother Earth from the Minoan civilization in ancient Crete), and I am reminds us that we are all interconnected with the Earth, the air and water, and very much a part of this living system that sustains us all.
What's in the Box?
Gaiam Balance Ball chair, air pump
Special Note:
A new ball will not be able to inflate to its full capacity initially. After a few hours, the ball will be more pliable and you can add more air at that time.
Sports reviews of Gaiam Balance Ball Chair (Black)
Customer Review: I do not really use it
Sport shop rating: 2 Stars
I bought it because I have back problems, but it ended up filling up space and hardly ever being used. I should have known the difference between "I want it" and "I really need it". The ball deflates, one of the brakes broke off (even though it has not been used much)... I also do not like the cheap plastic finish, it clashes with my much nicer furniture.
I have just sat on it to try it again, but the back support is not very comfortable and it moves if you lean on it, but I will admit that it does prevent me from slouching.
Update: I have thrown the base out and kept the ball, in case I decide to sit on it one day. A lady who lives down the street picked it up and uses it as a transport for her trash can. So I guess it's useful afterall.
Customer Review: Bouncing ! ! !
Sport shop rating: 3 Stars
The ball and firm back rest have been good for my legs and back
when spending long stretches at the computer. I feel the
chair is much overpriced when compared to other office chairs
of much better quality. The wheels and locks are not the best.
The wheel base is a bit too broad making it difficult to move around easily in a confined area. Overall, I am glad to have it.
Customer Review: this chair is awesome
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I purchased one a few months back and I can never get it in my office as my staff steals is so I had to buy more of them. It is comfortable, great for the lower back and light weight.Customer Review: Balance ball chair is great!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
The chair met my expectations. I was already accustomed to using a ball for exercise at home and in classes at the gym. The price was reasonable. I did use a more powerful pump to inflate the ball than the one that came with it. I am sitting on the ball all day at work. It has helped improve posture and relieve back, shoulder, and neck pain. Customer Review: Chair Review
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Great item. This chair certainly gives you a passive workout, evidenced by what will be sore muscles the first couple of days- but that goes away once your body adjusts. It also encourages you to have a good posture, and consequently, i'm less fatigued by the end of the day. I recommend this chair.