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The Gaiam BalanceBall Chair is a revolution in office and home furniture and continues to be a customer favorite. The patented design combines fitness with comfort and ergonomic back support, all at an affordable price. With chiropractic pioneer Dr. Randy Weinzoff, Gaiam developed the BalanceBall Chair as an effective tool for strengthening core muscles and improving spinal alignment - both at home and at the office. Removable 52cm BalanceBall can be used for exercises on or off the chair. Easy assembly required. Taiwan.

Available in classic charcoal and 4 colors: Blush, Plum, Sage and Pool.

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Included in your BalanceBall Chair set:

A 52cm (20.5") BalanceBall, removable for exercise on its own.
An adjustable support bar.
Easy-glide, lockable, castor wheels.
An air pump (replacement pumps also available below).
Desktop exercise guide to get you moving.

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I like to sit with both of my feet off the ground in lotus position a lot. Will the ballchair work well that way?

asked 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Ommm

on BalanceBall® Chair with Pump

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answer 1

It can. When the ball is in the wheel base it takes "balance" out of the equation.

Top 500 Contributor

answered 5 months, 3 weeks ago

FutureCat

answer 2

Sitting in lotus position would be hard if not imposable on this chair.

Number One Contributor

answered 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Desiree

- Gaiam Corporate Office

answer 3

Definately works. I'm actually sitting that way right now.

Top 500 Contributor

answered 5 months, 3 weeks ago

LauraIW

- Green Bay, WI

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How high up does this chair put you?

Does this chair (with the ball) put you any higher up than a regular chair?
That's what I'm looking for. My desk is too high. I want a chair that will put me up higher than I am now.

asked 3 months ago

Anonymous

on BalanceBall® Chair with Pump

2 answers

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answer 1

This chair, as designed, won't help you. But if you put a 65cm ball in place of the original (though you'll have to take out the back support from the frame). I had the same problem and solved it with the bigger ball.

answered 3 months ago

Zachmami

- NYC

answer 2

The seat height is 23".

Number One Contributor

answered 3 months ago

Desiree

- Gaiam Corporate Office

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BallChair for Short People

I'm 5'1", and am curious if the ball chair will be the correct size for me?

asked 3 months, 3 weeks ago

BellinghamVeganShorty

on BalanceBall® Chair with Pump

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answer 1

I am 4'10" and I have this chair at work and I love it. First chair that I have not had to sit on the edge to reach the floor.

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answered 3 months, 1 week ago

Marilynn

- Colorado

answer 2

It should, it's designed for people 5'0" to 5'11" tall. One way to tell is to stack something 22 inches high and sit on it to see if your hip and knee alignment feels comfortable.

Number One Contributor

answered 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Desiree

- Gaiam Corporate Office

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I am just 4'11" Will this ball/chair fit me?

asked 1 year ago

Anonymous

- Kansas City

on BalanceBall® Chair with Pump

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answer 1

The chair is not recommended for someone of your height, because the height of the chair is not adjustable.

answered 11 months ago

Susanna

answer 2

The size and fit specifications say:
Designed for people 5'0" to 5'11" tall. Not designed to fit people 6'0" or taller, or 4'11" or shorter.

Top 10 Contributor

answered 11 months ago

TeaQueen

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I also would like to know if i can buy the chair since i already have the correct size (i think) of ball.

What is the size of the ball that goes with the chair?

asked 1 year ago

imacoffeelover

on BalanceBall® Chair with Pump

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answer 1

The chair comes with a 52 cm ball. We don't recommend using another size ball with the chair frame.

answered 11 months ago

Susanna

answer 2

The ball that comes with the chair is 52cm, but the balls sold separately are 55cm, 65cm and 75cm, according to the hard copy catalog. I was going to order a chair until I learned replacement plugs are sold for these balls. Anyone know WHY I need replacement plugs? I HATE buying something that needs replacement parts, even cheap ones :(

answered 1 year ago

zigs

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I am 6 ft and 205, male, can I use the balanceball chair?

asked 1 year, 2 months ago

Alan

- Ohio, USA

on BalanceBall® Chair with Pump

2 answers

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answer 1

My husband is 6'1" & about 215 & he loves this chair. Height restrictions are misleading anyway, as total height isn't as relevant here as leg length & torso length. If your inseam is 34" or less, you'll probably be fine.

answered 1 year ago

Deety

answer 2

The Gaiam Balance Ball Chair is designed for people 5'0" to 5'11" tall and not designed to fit people 6'0" or taller, or 4'11" or shorter. There's a weight limit of 300 lbs. For additional information, please see the feature tabs on this product page.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

cespen

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Would the balance ball chair still be effective if I used a small footstool to bring my (very) short legs up so my knees are level with my hips?

I am 5'7", but my legs are very short - I would need the seat height to be no more than 18".
Would it be too hard to maintain correct posture if I used an office-type footstool?

asked 6 days ago

Anonymous

- nc

on BalanceBall® Chair with Pump

1 answer

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answer 1

The seat height for this chair is 22 inches. You could use a footstool with this chair if you needed.

Number One Contributor

answered 4 days ago

Desiree

- Gaiam Corporate Office

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Help! Having difficulty with the wheels, cannot insert!???

Just received my balance ball chair, cannot wait to sit! Trouble with the wheels! Really need assistance....

asked 6 days ago

Anonymous

- LongBeachCA

on BalanceBall® Chair with Pump

1 answer

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answer 1

The assistance you need is stronger hands. I used to build sets so I am no stranger to construction and tools but I had to get one of the guys here in the office to snap my wheels into the base. You can also cover the wheels and gently tap on them with a mallet if you can not get them in by hand.

Number One Contributor

answered 4 days ago

Desiree

- Gaiam Corporate Office

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Warrenty

Is there a warrenty on the ball and chair frame?

asked 3 weeks ago

Anonymous

on BalanceBall® Chair with Pump

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answer 1

We warranty the whole chair for the first year. However we do not cover the ball against non defective issues such as your cat, or your child puncturing the ball with something pointy. In the case that your ball is some how damaged by accident you can purchase a replacement ball for the chair.

Number One Contributor

answered 2 weeks, 5 days ago

Desiree

- Gaiam Corporate Office

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How are core muscles being used if the ball sits on a platform with a stabilizer bar?

I always thought the core muscles were engaged because one had to focus on 'balancing' the ball while performing exercises.

asked 3 weeks, 3 days ago

Anonymous

on BalanceBall® Chair with Pump

1 answer

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answer 1

You wont get as much of core exercise with the chair because you are taking the balancing aspect out of the ball equation. However because the ball forces you to sit straight up you are having to use your core to support yourself. The major benefit of this chair is the proper back support more than the core workout.

Number One Contributor

answered 3 weeks, 3 days ago

Desiree

- Gaiam Corporate Office

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