Types of Exercise Ball Chairs
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There are variations in chair styles and models when shopping for one.
1. Rolling Exercise Ball Chair with Ergonomic Back Support: The exercise ball chair set typically includes a removable sphere-shaped exercise ball (usually 52 cm), an adjustable support bar, rolling casters (usually 2 regular, 2 locking), and an air pump. In many cases, you can select the color of the ball. The types of backrests will vary, and some chairs include arm rests. Some assembly is usually required. Most are designed for users 5' to 5'11" tall with a 300-pound weight capacity. Typical dimensions are 21 x 31 x 22 inches (W x H x D) with the set weighing 13 pounds.
2. Egg-shaped Exercise Ball Chair: This chair is also referred to as the ergonomic ball chair, ergo ball chair, swiss egg chair, ergonomic office chair, ergodynamic chair and ErgoChair. The set includes a chair frame with five rolling casters and removable egg-shaped exercise ball. The height of the chair is adjusted by inflating or deflating the ball. The height is 27 inches, and the width between the arm rests is 23 inches. It can hold up to 1400 lbs. of pressure, and the set weighs 14 pounds. An exercise manual is included.
3. Exercise Ball Chair with Tube Set: This set includes a chair base with four casters, a sphere-shaped exercise ball, tube set, and hand pump. The chair base doesn’t include a backrest or armrests. It is extra wide with a deep insert to keep the ball from moving while exercising. The four casters can be locked while exercising and unlocked for general seating. Steel bars secure the ball during exercises. The dimensions are 22"x22"x31", and the set weighs 20 pounds.
4. Children’s Rolling Exercise Ball Chair with Ergonomic Back Support: The set usually includes a chair frame with backrest (some adjustable) and rolling casters, a removable sphere-shaped exercise ball (usually 45cm/18”), and an air pump. In many cases, you can select the color of the ball. The types of backrests will vary, and some chairs include arm rests. Some assembly is usually required. Most are designed for children up to 5'1" (158 cm) with a 150 pound weight limit.
5. Children’s Exercise Ball Chair with Feet: This is an exercise ball with small peg feet. It is for children who are not comfortable with a rolling exercise ball chair. It stays put and doesn’t roll around when the child stands up. It can be used on its side as a regular exercise ball. Different ball sizes are available, usually ranging from 30cm – 65 cm (12” – 25”).
Hopefully, this list will help you choose the right exercise ball chair for you.
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