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Gaiam - Classic Balance Ball® Chair - Ocean
Average customer rating
4.4
(1,237 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,237 reviews
5 Stars
810
4 Stars
237
3 Stars
81
2 Stars
50
1 Star
59
90%of customers recommend this product.
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1,086 out of
1,212)
Customer Reviews for Gaiam - Classic Balance Ball® Chair - Ocean
Customer Rating
4
Hard to adjust for short people
on January 11, 2010
Posted by: Kickin
from Undisclosed
Verified Purchase:No
Exercise balls are one of my favorite posture correcting chairs, so I was super excited to find one in a frame on wheels. It was super easy to put together, and my back and neck pain disappeared in the first couple days. However, I do have problems with the height of the chair and the desk I use. If I fill the ball so I can sit on it correctly, it's to short to comfortably reach my mouse and drawing tablet. If I fill it so I can comfortably reach my desk, my behind gets sore from the way I balance on the ball. You may want to think about your height verses your desks height if you are shorter. I do however recommend this chair.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Lady of Flowers
from Eau Claire, WI, USA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I'm a medical transcriptionist, so I sit and type all day. Since I started using the balance ball chair (about 3 weeks now) my lower back pain and problems have really improved. I still have to do morning stretches, though. It's not going to be a cure-all. The casters are a bit stiff and quite hard on the carpet, so I recommend putting a small area rug under it. The back rest design is not good, it sits too far back.. I've had to tie a pillow to it, but it's rather comfy this way. Overall, I do recommend it. It's a better ergonomic fit for me than any of the office chairs of comparable price that I've tried over the years. Also, mine is purple, how cool is that!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Purchase - I'm on the Ball!
on March 18, 2011
Posted by: Sweet
from Undisclosed
Verified Purchase:No
I purchased this ball and use it daily at work. My goal is to strengthen my core stabilizers for golf and other sports. It has helped improve my posture and it is working on my core. One thing that I noticed is I will have to build in a regular stretching program. This is something that I would highly recommend to all that buy the Chair system.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: paintroller
from Barnstable County, MA, USA
Verified Purchase:Yes
The wheels are a great bonus. As an artist I go back and forth from the computer to the easel, now its fun!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Hikingirl48
from Roseville, CA, USA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this chair for work about 2 1/2 months ago since I was having lower back and shoulder issues. Let me just say I " I Love It". I no longer have tingling in my shoulders and my lower back feels amazing. I work at a computer 9-10 hours a day so this has made a huge difference. I love that I am working my core all day. The true test was when I did some heavy yard work with shoveling rock for landscaping and usually my lower back will pay the price the next morning. I woke up with no lower back pain or stiff and sore. I would recommend this to everyone!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Teesa
from Jackson, MI
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've been using the chair for about 2 weeks now and my lower back problems have greatly improved. It is very light weight and easy to roll. It forces me to sit straighter and not slouch like I could do in my regular office chair. I'd recommend to anyone working in an office who experiences lower back pain.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gaiam.com
Customer Rating
5
Happy with purchase
on June 16, 2010
Posted by: labgirl
from Undisclosed
Verified Purchase:No
I bought this chair for my office at work after reading the previous reviews. I am very happy with my purchase. I feel the chair helps keep you alert and on top of your game and is great for your posture. I am probably going to buy one for home also.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gaiam.com
Customer Rating
4
I Like it !!!
on February 28, 2011
Posted by: CdancinK
from Tn
Verified Purchase:No
Like the idea that even when just sittin I'm exercising. This product has been used by several galsat work including one lady that's 88 !!! Now that's just KEWL. We all like it and more importantly USE it. Thanks for a GREAT product !!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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