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: love it. Great for the back.
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
This chair has done wonders for my back. And created quite a stir at the office. I often come to my cube to find people sitting on it. I do have to constantly pump it up, but it's really easy. The only thing I don't like is that I somehow kick down the wheel locks all the time and because you don't lean against the back you can't use a heating pad. But, again, that's not a big deal.Customer Review: I wanted to like this
Sport shop rating: 1 Stars
I have an L4-5 rupture and it is difficult to find a chair I can use for any extended period of time. I gave this a try for a few hours, based on the recommendations of others. The next day I could barely walk... For my type of back problem, this chair is not a good choice. I have put it out for my children to use, who find it a fun chair for video games, so all is not lost.Customer Review: Great chair
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I purchased this for my son who is in grad school. He is very happy with it - and uses the ball for exercise in addition to the chair while at his computer!Customer Review: Ball chair review
Sport shop rating: 3 Stars
I purchased the chair for office use and have been sitting on a regular exercise ball prior to my purchase. The ball chair gives you the ability to swivel and move around but the ball is harder/smaller than the small exercise ball and therefore more dense and less comfortable to sit on.Customer Review: Not quite what I bargained for...
Sport shop rating: 3 Stars
I bought this chair a little over 2 weeks ago and have been using it on and off. I'm 5'8", so the chair is quite low for me. I've tried inflating the ball to maximum, but that makes the ball to hard to sit on. (I like a little give!) The backrest is a little short as well, my primary back problem is mid-back just below the rib cage, so the short backrest hits me well below that point. After an hour or so, my back gets tired and starts aching. I have built up a little more tolerance to the chair and can sit on it for more than an hour, but I have to resort back to my traditional office chair after a while. I wouldn't recommend this for anyone that has really bad back problems.