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Isokinetics Balance Ball Chair with Choice of 52cm Ball and a Pump

Friday, April 9th, 2010

Isokinetics Balance Ball Chair with Choice of 52cm Ball and a Pump




Isokinetics Ball Chairs are the same chairs sold by others, only at a manufacturer direct price. No middleman means no need to pay more! And, we provide all of our chairs with a 1 year guarantee. As an additional bonus, we provide an exclusive exercise ball measuring tape that takes the guesswork out of inflating your ball. Sitting on an exercise ball while at home or work promotes flexibility, coordination, motor skills, core strengthening, and balance. 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. It may take 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. Note: We provide a small pump for free for you to have a way to inflate your ball. However, exercise balls require a lot of air and it will take a lot of pumping with the free pump. So, you may want to consider purchasing at this time a high volume air pump, especially if you use exercise balls a lot or have other things you often inflate, like pool toys or air mattresses.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Not the best chair in the world, but your butt doesn’t go numb!
Not a lot to it. It’s a ball chair… nothing more, nothing less. Keeps good posture, light and compact.

5 Stars Ball
The service was out of this world. Great service.

Thanks, Don of Las Vegas

5 Stars balance ball chair
…Absolutely love it…the balance ball is such a wonderful addition to the home gym - and now to have the ability to stabilize it… plus set it on rollers for you’re home office….WOW! You never know…ya’ might just start seeing these chairs rolling around in gyms soon…Isokinetics Balance Ball Chair - with Choice of 52cm Ball and a Pump

3 Stars ball chair
I received the ball chair very quickly. It works “OK.” The biggest issue I had with it was that it took forever to inflate the ball and the locks on the chair constantly lock even if you have in the unlock postion. Other then that it serves its purpose. I do still find that I slouch in it - and the back rest does nothing.

4 Stars Everything is true
I purchased this chair about 4 months ago. Everything written about the chair is true, both good and bad. The chair is comfortable but not for long stretches of time. Your butt starts to hurt after about 1/2 hour. The chair moves easily and smoothly but is does creak. I am about 260 so I am assuming that the excess weight causes the creaking. I do feel that my core has been strengthened due to using the chair. My back hurts less and my posture is better.

Overall I would say that the chair is worth the price. For me, I can live with the negative features.

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Isokinetics Fitness Ball Chair with Choice of 52cm Ball and a Pump

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

Isokinetics Fitness Ball Chair with Choice of 52cm Ball and a Pump




Isokinetics Ball Chairs are the same chairs sold by others, only at a manufacturer direct price. No middleman means no need to pay more! And, we provide all of our chairs with a 1 year guarantee. As an additional bonus, we provide an exclusive exercise ball measuring tape that takes the guesswork out of inflating your ball. Sitting on an exercise ball while at home or work promotes flexibility, coordination, motor skills, core strengthening, and balance. 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. It may take 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. Note: We provide a small pump for free for you to have a way to inflate your ball. However, exercise balls require a lot of air and it will take a lot of pumping with the free pump. So, you may want to consider purchasing at this time a high volume air pump, especially if you use exercise balls a lot or have other things you often inflate, like pool toys or air mattresses.

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars Okay chair.
This chair is definitely a conversation piece. It was very easy to put together and the black ball looks great with the silver frame with black flecks. It is comfortable and it’s nice that there is a back rest. But, for the same that reason I don’t like leather seats in a vehicle, plastic is way too hot to sit on at your desk all day long. It has been returned.

5 Stars looks funny, feels great!
I had this delivered to my office. Far more comfortable than a regular office chair, and also an improvement on just the ball alone. I found that I was bracing the regular ball I was sitting on with my heels, which seemed to tighten my hamstrings. Not good for my running. So when I replaced ball with this ball-in-a-chair, I got the comfort I needed, I was sitting up straighter, and no problems with the hammies.

4 Stars Great Chair!
It’s a great office chair. Follow the inflationn instructions to the letter. When you first get the chair it may seem the the ball is too small. You have to fill the ball partially and let it sit over night. The ball will be able to be inflated to the full size the next day. It’s comfortable, holds your body in the correct alignment, and a conversation piece. I love it.

5 Stars Best Chair Ever!
This chair is the best desk chair ever. I have chronic back problems, this has all but eliminated my back pain. It makes your posture straight, no slouching allowed, without you realizing what is going on. The wheels roll nicely. I don’t really use the back rest but I have had other people try it who do use the backrest. I would highly recommend this chair. I have moved my old desk chair to another room.

4 Stars Nice desk chair
I had a ball chair from a different company and was pleased with it until the front ball support snapped off and I landed on the floor on my tailbone. This chair seems much more secure and I have no fear of falling off. I don’t know why any of them bother with a back rest. As you have to sit on top of the ball, it’s not comfortable at all to try to lean back on the support. The wheels don’t lock so one must make sure one is taking the seat right on top so the chair doesn’t roll backwards as you are sitting down. But overall, I do like the much sturdier feel of this chair (the other was a plastic base) and it is very comfortable if you have lower back problems.

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PTI Schwinn 12 Function Computer

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

PTI Schwinn 12 Function Computer




The folks at Schwinn obviously know a thing or two about bike accessories and this 12-function instrument should come in handy for anyone looking to use their biking time for something other than a pleasant pedal around the neighborhood. Attach it to your bike or hold it on the attached cord and get information on your speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip distance, odometer readings, total distance, ride time, and more. Bearing in mind that it’s hard to push a lot of buttons while biking, the device features a single button control panel, allowing you to get the right information while still staying upright on the bike. –Charlie Williams

User Ratings and Reviews

2 Stars works.. but horrible display
If all you do is ride mid-day this thing will work fine.

But if you ever wear polarized sunglasses or ride any time dear dusk or dawn, the horribly cheap polarization on the LCD display will make this thing unreadable.

5 Stars Great little gadget
I just bought mine a couple days ago at a local WalMart, for a wee bit more than it costs here on Amazon — I didn’t plan well and needed it quick. Set it up in 5-10 minutes max, it seemed to work fine. Gotta be patient to put the magnet as close to the sensor as possible without touching, though. That is the only “time consuming” part of the setup. The owner’s manual lists a few wheel sizes and the corresponding C factor that you have to enter in the computer, and fortunately mine (26 x 2) was there, so I didn’t even have to mess with measuring tape and calculator.

Today I had my first ride with it, and it performed great for such an inexpensive product. I rode to the soccer field, which is exactly 5 miles from my place (as measured on Google maps and by car). Lo and behold, the little computer measured exactly 5 miles when I got there. I was impressed. It gives the current, average, and maximum speeds, odometer and trip meter, the riding time, and has a regular watch. It tells you whether you’re speeding up or down, and whether you are currently above or below your average speed. The ONLY thing I miss on this unit is a thermometer. It’s perfect apart from that.

If I wasn’t in a hurry, I would have bought the 17-function Schwinn one that is here on Amazon, since it costs a little less than I paid for the 12-function one and measures temperature — although I don’t know how accurate that is in direct sunlight anyway. I don’t care for measures of calories and stuff like that, since I don’t believe the manufacturers know my metabolism.

1 Star Schwin Bike computer
She only used it 2 times by the 3 time it would not register any speed or any distance she had been. Thank you

5 Stars Best Value bicycle speedometer.
I’ve had one of these for about six months and just ordered another from Amazon. This little computer is accurate, reliable and easy to use.

The display shows your speed in large letters and has a selectable smaller readout for whatever function you choose. I wind up having it show speed and time all the time. If you’re satisfied with a simple, cheap speedometer and only occasionally use the other functions, this is the one.

Here are some hints that fairly eliminate most of the small complaints.

1. Install the magnet close to the wheel’s hub and adjust it (twist the sensor in) so that the magnet passes as close as possible without touching.

2. Remove the computer when the bike is not in use. It has a quick release; store it inside or in your pocket and the battery will last.

3. Leaving it outside in direct sunlight may cause a dark splotch on the screen. This is normal for led displays, and goes away in a few seconds. Also see hint #2.

4. Read the manual to learn how to reset it (which buttons to hold down), and to calibrate it for your wheel size.

The only issues I’ve had: the buttons will eventually get some “play” if you use them a lot and become contrary, and I need to be careful to secure it firmly in the quick release mount (so that it doesn’t fall out when I hit a bump).

5 Stars Great for the price
The only problem with it is its in KM/Hr instead of Miles/Hr, otherwise, for the price, it works great.

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Natural Fitness 55cm Burst Resistant Exercise Ball Plum

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

Natural Fitness 55cm Burst Resistant Exercise Ball Plum




kit includes: (1) Burst resistant exercise ball (1) Workout DVD (1) Exercise instruction chart (1) pump (1) Plug kit-remover, measuring tape. Available in 3 size levels: 55cm- Plum, 65cm- Olive and 75cm- Slate

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Natural Fitness 75cm Burst Resistant Exercise Ball Slate

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Natural Fitness 75cm Burst Resistant Exercise Ball Slate




kit includes: (1) Burst resistant exercise ball (1) Workout DVD (1) Exercise instruction chart (1) pump (1) Plug kit-remover, measuring tape. Available in 3 size levels: 55cm- Plum, 65cm- Olive and 75cm- Slate

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