Gaiam Balance Ball Chair

The Gaiam Balance Ball 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.

Healthy, proactive sitting improves posture and reduces fatigue. The sleek, ergonomic Gaiam BalanceBall Office Chair — developed with a licensed chiropractor — aligns your body, relieves tension and keeps your energy moving.

The benefits of sitting on an exercise ball while working are the same incorporating it in exercise routines; it promotes flexibility, coordination, motor skills, core strengthening, and balance. "Active sitting" means that your body, when positioned on top of an exercise ball, is constantly making small adjustments, often imperceptible, to remain balanced and thus is constantly exercising a large group of muscles in doing so. By strengthening your body's core muscle group you help improve your posture, have better balance and guard against back injuries.

When you sit in the Gaiam Balance Ball 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.

Features include:
Benefits:

- 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.
- Keeps you active, even on busy work days.

Features:

- Includes a removable 52cm Balance Ball
- Adjustable support bar
- Easy-glide casters (rear casters lockable)
- Includes an air pump
- 16 page desktop guide illustrating 15 exercises with your chair
- Designed for people 5' to 5'11" tall
- Weight limit, 300 lbs
- 21"W x 31"H x 22"D
- Weighs 14 pounds
- Color Black base with Black 52cm ball
- Some assembly required

It takes some time before your body becomes accustom to sitting on an exercise ball, since your core muscles may not have gotten much exercise previously. Start by using it 10 to 15 minutes a day and gradually work your way up. If you have had back problems or injuries, make sure to consult your physician or therapist first.