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: Improves posture
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
While this chair is not as comfortable as a typical computer chair, that is actually a good thing. This chair requires that I engage my shoulder blade and stomach muscles while seated. Initially, there was a little discomfort, however as several weeks went by and those muscles got stronger, that discomfort has disappeared. The end result has been a noticable improvement in my posture.Customer Review: Cool chair
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
It's not big and bulky, but is a good servicable size to sit in while working on the computer or watching TV. It is comfortable to sit in for quite a stretch of time. I wish it were a little bigger, but I like it anyway.Customer Review: Great product
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
This "chair" is great with both comfort and functionality. The structure of the chair allows your core to be strengthened (and tightened) while sitting upright (also improving posture). The removability of the ball includes a plethora of actual core-tightening exercises, among other things.
(Don't sit in it when you're tired).
Customer Review: Love this chair!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I really like this chair. Very comfortable. Easy to scoot around on. My lower back feels better, and I sit up straighter at my desk.Customer Review: Chair great---BUT.....
Sport shop rating: 3 Stars
I loved this chair!! Perfect for posture and for abs - subtle help, but over time it makes a real difference. HOWEVER, after about 8 months, the ball stopped holding air. No holes, couldn't figure out why. Wrote to the company. Yes, they have a replacement. Sent me one - wrong size; sent a second one - wrong size; sent a third, WRONG SIZE!!! Sent a letter to the President of the company to seek help -- NO ANSWER!!!! I won't buy from a company whose President doesn't offer some sort of comment to a dissatisfied customer. If you can find this chair made by another company - buy it! But, while Giaim has helpful customer service people, they can't always solve the problems and the company President is unresponsive.