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Gaiam Ultimate Balance Ball Chair (Standard or Swivel Base Option) - Premium Exercise Stability Yoga Ball Ergonomic Chair for Home and Office Desk - 52cm Anti-Burst Ball, Air Pump, Exercise Guide

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Brand Gaiam
Color Standard Base (Black)
Product Dimensions 20"D x 20"W x 30"H
Special Feature Ergonomic
Product Care Instructions Wipe Clean
Material
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Item Weight
18.67 Pounds
Frame Material
Nylon, Alloy Steel
Maximum Weight Recommendation
300 Pounds

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  • ALTERNATIVE DESK CHAIR: Featuring a new and improved modern design and construction with a durable reinforced base, combining both comfort and ergonomic back support to alleviate the stress and pains that come with sitting for extended periods of time.
  • BOOST ENERGY LEVELS: Engages the core, aligns the spine and helps increase energy levels for a more productive and energetic day
  • RECOMMENDED USER HEIGHT: Designed for users 5' to 5'11" tall and fits most standard-height desks. 300-pound weight capacity.
  • INCLUDES: Removable 52-centimeter exercise ball, an easy-inflation air pump, 5 easy-glide lockable casters and a desktop guide that illustrates multiple stretching and strengthening exercises to help you stay active
  • INFLATION INSTRUCTIONS: It may be necessary to re-inflate the ball after initial inflation to allow the ball’s material to stretch to its final size. Inflate ball with air, let stand for 24 hours, deflate 50% then fill again to 52cm height.

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This balance ball chair features a 52cm anti-burst balance ball for superior cushion and an easy-inflation air pump is included to keep your ball inflated to your optimal comfort level. The easy-glide lockable caster wheels keep the chair in place for added safety and the base has been redesigned based on customer feedback to offer additional stability and control. A Desktop Guide is also included to help get you started, illustrating multiple stretching and strengthening exercises. Designed for user heights of 5'-5'11" with a weight capacity of 300lbs.

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4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5
1,982 global ratings

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Customers like the ease of assembly of the chair. They mention that it comes with an assembly instruction sheet that is very easy to follow. They appreciate the comfort and ease of use of the product. However, some customers have reported issues with stability, swivel, and performance.

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84 customers mention64 positive20 negative

Customers like the comfort of the recreation ball. For example, they say it's easy on their knees, provides good back support, and improves posture. Some mention that it'll tighten their abs and make them feel less fatigued.

"...'s very sturdy, surprisingly so, seems well made, and way more comfortable than my desk chair. So far, it's helping me to sit straighter for longer...." Read more

"...I've come to is that it's possible for this to be a functional, comfortable chair. Very much so...." Read more

"...I find my posture is so much better with this chair. Back support is nice when you need it. This was a good purchase!" Read more

"...in place when I moved around and twisted on my legs which was incredibly uncomfortable...." Read more

46 customers mention35 positive11 negative

Customers find the recreation ball easy to put together and use. They also appreciate the assembly instructions, which are printed very small.

"...Setup wasn't too bad - the instructions are printed very small (even the pictures, and yes I was wearing my glasses), and some of the written..." Read more

"This chair is great. Very easy to assemble and solid base. Ball portion is easy to fill and infinitely customizable...." Read more

"...The reason for the three stars is this product is extremely easy to put together...." Read more

"...Expected the ball itself to be bigger. Assembly took a bit to figure out but succeeded with no leftover parts so that is always a good thing." Read more

44 customers mention41 positive3 negative

Customers like the effect of the chair on posture. They say it helps relieve back pain, stiffness in shoulders, and promotes better posture. Some customers also say it alleviates stress on their spine and helps with lower back and hip flexor tightness. Overall, most recommend the chair for sciatic relief.

"...it needs instead of staying completely stationary, and it corrects my back posture because it helps me sit straighter...." Read more

"...I have less sciatic pain when sitting on the ball." Read more

"Comfortable and I do have pain relief. I highly recommend" Read more

"...this Ultimate Balance Ball Chair is that I could feel it relieving stress on my spine almost immediately!..." Read more

121 customers mention37 positive84 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the chair. Some mention that it's very sturdy and stable, while others say that it fractured after about 6 months and is falling apart. Some customers also report that the caster broke the first time they used the chair and the ball restraint bar broke early.

"...seating at my desk, ... and on 04/17/2024 one of the supporting legs with a wheel just SNAPPED :..." Read more

"...wheeled base to the plastic frame that holds the ball, and the metal plate has bent...." Read more

"...I am surprised at how much I like sitting on this chair - it's very sturdy, surprisingly so, seems well made, and way more comfortable than my desk..." Read more

"...The plastic they use has no reinforcement such as steel plating or anything and is not dense enough apparently...." Read more

55 customers mention31 positive24 negative

Customers are mixed about the appearance of the recreation ball. Some mention it's a good looking chair with nice stability features, while others say it'll break easily. The wheels are cheap and flimsy, and the ball material is defective.

"This chair is great. Very easy to assemble and solid base. Ball portion is easy to fill and infinitely customizable...." Read more

"...I have sworn by Gaiam for years but the last one was poor quality also...." Read more

"This was supposed to replace my old version that I wore out. The new design is cool but my feet can't reach the ground 😕...." Read more

"...The ball material is defective/inferior and I cannot recommend this to anyone." Read more

41 customers mention16 positive25 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the recreation ball. Some mention that it works well, is easy to assemble, and works great as an office chair. However, others say that it's not a very good product, isn't practical, and is not working as expected.

"...myself but when using it for an extended period of time, this isn’t practical. It could be a good chair for some people it just wasn’t for me." Read more

"...What I've come to is that it's possible for this to be a functional, comfortable chair. Very much so...." Read more

"...Then the remainder of the ball bearings came out. No longer usable." Read more

"...I paid extra for the swivel function and it doesn’t work. That’s the biggest rip off about this chair...." Read more

48 customers mention12 positive36 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the stability of the recreation ball. They mention that the wheels fall off with every movement, the ball easily falls off, and the ball bearings started falling out. Some say that the batting started falling off as well.

"...Because it's on wheels, you can't really push it back, or it shoots out, and then you're on your butt...." Read more

"...force most of the ball bearings back into place, there was no way to tighten this piece to prevent their escape...." Read more

"...Overall, I like the chair. Its lower profile wheel base makes it feel more stable. The yoga ball positions way too far forward, though...." Read more

"...My pants stuck in place when I moved around and twisted on my legs which was incredibly uncomfortable...." Read more

48 customers mention13 positive35 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the swivel of the chair. They mention that it barely moves, and the rotary feature doesn't work well. Some customers also mention that the'swivel' bearing is completely seized.

"...It's a chair that will see a lot of wiggling and wobbling, by design...." Read more

"...The swivel has not worked for me. If I try to swivel the chair, the rollers just move. So for me swivel was not necessary...." Read more

"...The wheels roll well. The backrest is comfortable." Read more

"I wanted to love the chair, but the swivel mechanism was broken so I had to return it. Not sure if it’s worth trying to order a new one." Read more

I like it but it broke just under 6 months!
4 Stars
I like it but it broke just under 6 months!
I like this chair quite a bit, it forces me to sit upright and maintain my balance. I feel like it has helped prevent a lot of back stiffness after working all day and keeps me feeling awake and alert much more than a standard office chair.My only complaint, and I'm hoping the company will read this review and help me out, is that the spindle that attaches the base to the body of the chair, fractured after about 6 months and I cannot safely use the chair anymore. Before I buy a replacement, I'm hoping they'll reach out to send me a replacement part as, but if not, I'll probably buy a new unit!
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Sandra L. Quinones
5.0 out of 5 stars Had it for almost 4yrs ....
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2024
Color: Standard Base (Black)Verified Purchase
Gaiam Ultimate Balance Ball Chair purchased July 2020, ... used at work, love using it for seating at my desk, ... and on 04/17/2024 one of the supporting legs with a wheel just SNAPPED :(
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5.0 out of 5 stars Had it for almost 4yrs ....
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2024
Gaiam Ultimate Balance Ball Chair purchased July 2020, ... used at work, love using it for seating at my desk, ... and on 04/17/2024 one of the supporting legs with a wheel just SNAPPED :(
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Linda Moody
5.0 out of 5 stars Reliable, supportive, strong, well built
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
Color: Swivel Base (Black)Verified Purchase
I love the way I can move about. I use the chair during my PD Dialysis when I'm having difficulty draining. Been a God send for me.
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jerake
4.0 out of 5 stars Helping my lower back and posture, but instructions are tiny and assembly was a bit of a pain.
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2023
Color: Standard Base (Black)Verified Purchase
As I approach my 50's I don't want to turn into a hunchback - working out helps but I noticed I am slumping more due to sitting and working all day. Really wanted a chair to help with my posture, lower back and neck pain, and I purchased this after reading the reviews.

Setup wasn't too bad - the instructions are printed very small (even the pictures, and yes I was wearing my glasses), and some of the written instructions made me chuckle ("press hard with hammer", for example, that still makes me laugh). Biggest issue with the installation was putting the small plate on the bottom of the wheel base - when putting the wheel base onto the main chair, it won't insert all the way (not even with my full body weight on it, nor "pressing hard with hammer" lol), so I just had to leave it most of the way inserted, and toss the little plate and screw to cover the bottom hole.

I am surprised at how much I like sitting on this chair - it's very sturdy, surprisingly so, seems well made, and way more comfortable than my desk chair. So far, it's helping me to sit straighter for longer. I also don't catch myself slumping over into the hunchback position - so far so good! I have very high hopes for this chair long-term.
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James A. Watriss
1.0 out of 5 stars Just don’t buy this chair.
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2020
Color: Standard Base (Black)Verified Purchase
I bought this because I'm spending a lot of time at my workbench height desk, and needed something that was more comfortable than my regular stools. I'm a heavier user, which factors in.

-First problem solved: The back was wayyyyy too far forward. I couldn't center myself on the top of the ball, and the metal tubes run into the plastic webbing in the undercarriage. I used a pipe-cutter to shorten the tubes by about 4" or so, then I could sit on top of the ball.

-Second problem solved: The cutout in the front of the frame allows the ball to squoosh forwards. Because it's on wheels, you can't really push it back, or it shoots out, and then you're on your butt. And the ability of the ball to deform out the front, just makes it a weird experience, because I felt like I was always fighting with the chair to get it to feel good. If you look at their earlier models, this is clearly a problem they had to deal with before, which they solved with a metal arch that holds the front of the ball in. Well, I didn't want to go to that length, so I used a nylon ratchet strap, hooked around the metal bars, basically 45 degrees up from below the back, up over the front, and back again. Now the ball is constrained, and I can sit up straight, which is what I wanted this damn thing for in the first place. The strap keeps the front contained, and I can sit happily while I work.

And this is why this is such a complicated review. What I've come to is that it's possible for this to be a functional, comfortable chair. Very much so. I used to be a muscular guy, now I'm middle aged, and I need a chair that allows me to sit comfortably. And after being modified, this chair works quite well. And I'm pretty happy with it now.

But I'm also aware that my skill set isn't typical, so I can't recommend this thing for what I consider to be an average person, because it basically requires some real modification to make it do what it was intended to do.

It's a shame, really. I like the idea of a yoga ball for a chair. But most of the reviews I read about the chairs from this company in particular is that they can't design a decent chair.

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Update: A month or two later.

One of the screws fell out of the metal plate that bolts the wheeled base to the plastic frame that holds the ball, and the metal plate has bent. It's a chair that will see a lot of wiggling and wobbling, by design. They should have either included better lock washers, or added some loctite to the recipe.

10 minutes later, I found another screw to replace the one that's gone missing, and re-worked the ratchet strap that's constraining the ball into a supportive position. All I can think is that their stated weight limit of 300 pounds is not really accurate. Not in the long-term, anyway. Especially given all of the other recent reviews of broken bases, etc.

It takes a lot to get me off my butt to review something. But this thing has filled me with enough spite and petty snarkiness to make a suburban teenage white girl blush. So I hope whoever designed this godawful garbage gets some serious karmic payback.
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Jeff Stacey
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Chair
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024
Color: Standard Base (Black)Verified Purchase
This chair is great. Very easy to assemble and solid base. Ball portion is easy to fill and infinitely customizable. Great at working your core and it has been a big help with siatica. Highly recommend.
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Marcus
3.0 out of 5 stars Does not last
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2023
Color: Standard Base (Black)Verified Purchase
This is the second Gaiam yoga ball chair I have owned. The earlier model, though a completely different look and feel, broke for the same reason this did. The wheel base cracks near the wheel. My earlier one happened outside of warranty so I had to replace it. This one happened within the first six months.

I contacted Gaiam. After a few exchanges, they agreed to send out a new chair -- free of charge -- since they don't have component parts you can buy or they can send. This means outside of warranty, I would have had to shell out another $100 for a new chair.

Overall, I like the chair. Its lower profile wheel base makes it feel more stable. The yoga ball positions way too far forward, though. There's no real way to get it to sit in correctly. When you sit on it, the mass of the ball tends to move outward, toward your legs which makes it feel a bit forward heavy.

When the wheel base cracked, I was nearly dumped out of my chair but caught myself at the last second. The plastic they use has no reinforcement such as steel plating or anything and is not dense enough apparently. I'm not heavy set and don't use the chair outside of the parameters of a regular office chair. Be careful with it if you get one.
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MiddleAmer’ca
5.0 out of 5 stars Familiar brand
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024
Color: Swivel Base (Black)Verified Purchase
I already knew this is a good brand. And the exercise ball and stand are also of very good quality. I’m the first person at my job to get one of these for my desk and everyone at work loves it too.
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Willa Reynolds
5.0 out of 5 stars Did not swivel, but……..Great customer support
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024
Color: Swivel Base (Black)Verified Purchase
I live in an RV and could really benefit from the swivel. Amazon only gave me the option to return the chair. Found the Gaian website and got customer support right away on the phone. They sent out a replacement part ASAP. Now I’m swiveling. I’m a happy camper!
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Willa Reynolds
5.0 out of 5 stars Did not swivel, but……..Great customer support
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024
I live in an RV and could really benefit from the swivel. Amazon only gave me the option to return the chair. Found the Gaian website and got customer support right away on the phone. They sent out a replacement part ASAP. Now I’m swiveling. I’m a happy camper!
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mlozano9
5.0 out of 5 stars Superó mis expectativas
Reviewed in Mexico on March 22, 2021
Color: Standard Base (Black)Verified Purchase
Venía de usar una silla sin respaldo por años, muy feliz mi espalda, no muy felices mis rodillas. Había intentado la bola por sí sola y la altura no era la correcta. Esta silla es justo lo que promete y mi espalda y rodillas lo agradecen.
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Client d'Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Chaise balon ergonomique !
Reviewed in Canada on January 8, 2021
Color: Standard Base (Black)Verified Purchase
Ma conjointe travaillant de la maison du les circonstances, la chaise balon est un très bon produit et elle l'adore . Demande de la regonfler une fois où deux semaine avec la pompe manuel fournit.
Merci !
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Tomorrow
3.0 out of 5 stars ２回キャンセルされ
Reviewed in Japan on October 31, 2023
Color: Standard Base (Black)Verified Purchase
アマゾンで２回注文しましたが、２回とも途中で商品が用意できないという理由で、キャンセルされました。(それぞれ違う業者です)残念。
実物を見たことがなく、使い心地は分からないです。職場でジェリーフィッシュのバランスボール椅子を使っているのでこちらも期待しています。(腰痛対策に)
いつかちゃんと購入できたときには、またリビューしたいと思います。期待を込めて★３つ
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must buy!
Reviewed in Canada on November 8, 2020
Color: Standard Base (Black)Verified Purchase
The product is wonderful, allows to move while remaining at the right place. I use it both at home and at work. Less hips and leg pain when getting up after an hour or more sitting down.
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Hector Lopez Magallon
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy cómoda. Ampliamente recomendable!
Reviewed in Mexico on September 24, 2020
Color: Standard Base (Black)Verified Purchase
Excelente producto! Cumple con la descripción, Fácil de armar. Muy cómodo para sentarse a trabajar en la computadora, presta muy buen soporte a mi espalda! Lo recomiendo ampliamente.
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