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Bosu Balance Trainer 65cm The Original
Last Updated: July 16, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.5
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Review Analysis - 339 recent, verified reviews
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For Running
workout, bosu, exercise, workouts, great addition
+100%
" ... Even though I do my gym workouts at a gym with my coach, I wanted to have a Bosu ball to use at home for additional core work (I'm a competitive cyclist & a strong core is absolutely essential to performing well in my races). ... It feels just as sturdy as the one I've been using in the gym. ... "
" ... I use it with or without exercise tubing with handles. ... I like the extra stability challenge the Bosu provides to my workout. ... "
" ... This is a nice product and offers a lot of challenging workouts. ... "
" ... This is exactly as described and is so much more firm and sturdy than the beat up ones at my work gym. ... "
" ... It’s my favorite exercise equipment, after my Mini-Trampoline. ... "
" ... I like the ball itself - at least the same model when I used it at the gym. ... "
" ... Purchased this as an adjunct to our home gym. ... "
" ... Just like at the gym. ... "
Build Quality
pump, bosu, leg, inflated, inflate
+56%
-44%
" ... this ball is very nice and strong. ... "
" ... The platform is nice and wide and the ball is very strong. ... "
" ... Sturdy, solid, works like a charm ... "
" ... It was very heavy duty and durable. ... "
" ... :-) I can already tell it'll stand up to years of use. ... "
" ... love love love the bosu balance trainer, it really helps with me getting my legs in shape!!!!! ... "
" ... The ball itself is very sturdy, well made and the perfect size for standing and sitting exercises. ... "
" ... I love my body ball! ... "
Ease of Use
easy to inflate, easy to set, easy to pump, difficult, blow
+90%
-10%
" ... UPDATE: After almost three weeks of daily use, the Bosu was getting easy. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Super easy to inflate. ... "
" ... It was relatively simple to inflate with the enclosed pump ... "
" ... Easy to inflate. ... "
" ... Easy to blow up ... "
" ... Works as expected, easy to inflate. ... "
" ... It’s getting easier to balance on it so love that part about it. ... "
Product Reliability
pump, weeks, bosu, trainer, leak
+43%
-57%
" ... Unusable and dangerous ... "
" ... I have not even had it for a year. ... "
" ... I have had it only 2 months! ... "
" ... Deflated after 2-1/2 months. ... "
" ... Slowly deflating after just 8 months of gentle use. ... "
" ... Nothing about the pump being defective, or, some kind of process where the pump should have been used different. ... "
" ... This is the worst product I purchased for the price in years! ... "
" ... My trainer will help with this, so check back in a month ... "
CD/DVD
dvds, pump, workout, ball, bosu
+50%
-50%
" ... No pump, no plug, no dvds, no documents included. ... "
" ... It also misses all the DVDs, workout sheets and instruction manuals. ... "
" ... Also it did not have any dvd's or workout information at all. ... "
" ... Where are the DVDs? ... "
" ... No pump, instructions or cd’s. ... "
" ... However, there are 6 DVD totally and 2 DVD is un-readable. ... "
" ... I don't really want the DVDs, but come on, I need a plug or it is useless. ... "
" ... No pump, manual or dvd's. ... "
Fit
ball, air, bosu, inflated, hold
+21%
-79%
" ... the bosu balance trainer was defective it did not have a plug after inflating the ball it would deflate immediately, thee was nothing holding the air in. ... "
" ... Doesn't hold the air in, it leaks air. ... "
" ... Have to re-inflate every single day which is a pain because the white pin is not easy to remove. ... "
" ... No plug in bottom to hold air in . ... "
" ... Came broken, won’t hokd air, but too expensive to ship back ... "
" ... Within a week the air plug fell out and hardly stayed inflated. ... "
" ... I took it out of the box and put air in it. ... I’m only 160lbs and when I step on it it doesn’t hold air. ... "
" ... It doesn't hold together as well as I would like ... "
Price
worth, price, money, great price, worth the money
+56%
-44%
" ... Just like at the Gym, and a good value for the money. ... "
" ... And the price is good. ... "
" ... I found one at a great price as I wanted one at home ... "
" ... I think the Bosu Balance Trainer is worth the price! ... "
" ... Sturdy, well made, and worth every penny. ... "
" ... It was a great price for how high quality it is. ... "
" ... This is worth every cent! ... "
" ... Good Item worth the buy. ... "
Marketplace
exactly, shipping, described, customer, works
+56%
-44%
" ... I decided to add one to the man cave and ordered a Balance Trainer from Amazon. ... This is my first RMA to Amazon ever - lets see how this is resolved. ... "
" ... Great Product, quick shipping. ... "
" ... I am including a picture of how it arrived. ... "
" ... Exactly as described ... "
" ... The color is as pictured ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... I got a great Cyber Monday deal. ... "
" ... Frustrated, I looked at the reviews that mentioned this problem and found the 800 number for manufacturer. ... "
Comfort
bosu, surgery, muscles, injury, feels
+67%
-33%
" ... I crunch in comfort! ... "
" ... love love love the bosu balance trainer, it really helps with me getting my legs in shape!!!!! ... "
" ... Was tricky to get the right air pressure right at first but very happy with this product. ... "
" ... Great item and was recommended by my therapist after surgery and couldn't be better! ... "
" ... Nice and sore the next day. ... "
" ... It’s nice that they include a hand pump but there are more effective ways to set it to your desired pressure. ... "
" ... I use it with my TRX straps for some lunges, lots of crunches, and my gf does all sorts of exercises with it. ... "
" ... Helps me strengthen my knees which have been a sore spot for awhile. ... "
For Kids
kids, loves, loved, kids love, grand
+100%
" ... My wife and kids are using it every day. ... "
" ... This Bosu is great for exercise, and my kids even use it like a trampoline (and they are big--over 100 pounds)! ... "
" ... That said, my grand daughter thoroughly enjoys this device So, I am upgrading my review from one star to four stars. ... "
" ... I bought it for my daughter and she loves it. ... "
" ... My grand daughter loves it. ... "
" ... My son is a personal trainer and wanted this for Christmas. ... "
" ... My daughter and I loved it! ... "
" ... The kids love standing on it and throwing the medicine ball back and forth! ... "
Delivery
received, delivery, opened, bosu ball, trainer
+50%
-50%
" ... The item has arrived at damaging ... "
" ... Just opened the box & So far it’s terrible. ... "
" ... Received my Bosu ball in January however I had it opened just yesterday. ... "
" ... When I received the product, my husband and I inflated it twice and both times the product deflated instantly. ... "
" ... When I received my product I opened it immediately to fill it up. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, this was delivered without a pump. ... "
Setup
directions, plug, pump, follow, easy
+56%
-44%
" ... Have had for a few months, easy set up, and a quality product. ... "
" ... just follow the directions. ... "
" ... I like that it comes with instructions. ... "
" ... easy to fill, good directions and training chart. ... "
Returns
returning, returned, return period, defective, called
-100%
" ... Had to return the whole product. ... "
" ... Deflated over night so I called Amazon and got a replacement. ... The replacement is also defective. ... "
" ... I should have returned it within the return period but got busy and forgot. ... "
" ... I am returning. ... "
" ... Will probably return. ... "
" ... I will definitely be returning this product. ... "
" ... You would think they would test them before sending them. ... "
" ... There was no sign this item was repackaged ... "
Capacity
family, watching, room, home gym, home
+100%
" ... So I put it in the middle of the floor in the stretching area and stood on it (both feet). ... "
" ... I now stand on my bare feet. ... "
" ... The whole family uses it! ... "
" ... Keep in my living room to use while watching television. ... "
" ... I love using this at my local gym and wanted one for my house. ... "
" ... Purchased this as an adjunct to our home gym. ... "
" ... Good for all family members. ... "
" ... We used at our health club and was pleased to get one for use at home. ... "
Product As Described
described, works, pictures, picture, item
+71%
-29%
" ... works exactly as stated. ... "
" ... I am including a picture of how it arrived. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... The color is as pictured ... "
" ... Exactly as described ... "
Defective Delivery
damaged, pump, box, arrived
+17%
-83%
" ... Unfortunately, it came somewhat damaged. ... "
" ... The product came with a defective pump, cracked through the plastic. ... "
" ... The item has arrived at damaging ... "
" ... The replacement is also defective. ... "
" ... There was no sign this item was repackaged ... "
Design
feels, pop, pink, yet, looking
+83%
-17%
" ... I am in good shape . ... "
" ... If you're looking for a great balance trainer that you'll be very happy with, look no further. ... "
" ... Love the pink and black too! ... "
" ... pretty pink perfection ... "
As Gift
christmas, trainer, son, loves, daughter
+100%
" ... Great gift for my daughter sweet sixteen birthday ... "
" ... Unuseable as is, A great disappointment for my granddaughter who the gift was for. ... "
" ... It came on time to give it as Christmas gift for my sister and she is loving it. ... "
" ... My son is a personal trainer and wanted this for Christmas. ... "
" ... This was a gift and the recipient loves it and uses it frequently. ... "
Size
size, little, inflate, duty, bosu
+100%
" ... Heavy duty and easy to inflate. ... "
" ... Perfect size for me. ... "
" ... It's super sturdy and a little heavy. ... "
" ... I weigh 220, and it holds me very well. ... "
" ... The BOSU itself is heavy duty and very good quality. ... "
For Fun
ball, workouts, workout, much, makes
+100%
" ... This “half ball” is so much fun—I love it! ... "
" ... So long as you treat it with care ("Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball,'' to evoke an ancient "SNL" skit,) it should last quite some time. ... "
" ... It makes workouts more fun! ... "
Weight Tracking
workout, weight, versatile, tool, exercises
+100%
" ... but the full body workout is ideal to take you to the next level. ... "
" ... I am male and weigh 205 lbs. ... "
" ... This thing really gives you a great workout with your body weight ... "
" ... It is a versatile tool for all kinds of body weight exercises and exercises with weights. ... "
Color
colors, love, fun, different, blue
+100%
" ... First, I didn't realize different colors were different prices (pay attention to that - you can save up to $35 by picking a different color!) ... "
" ... It is a bit pricey, but I do love the beautiful red color. ... So glad someone started making this in wonderful colors. ... "
" ... The color is as pictured ... "
Video Playback
video, youtube, watching, watched, room
+75%
-25%
" ... Love the videos. ... "
" ... Haven’t watched any videos yet. ... "
" ... Keep in my living room to use while watching television. ... "
Device Compatibility
phone number, website, support website, number, email
+25%
-75%
" ... I tried to access their website and call but both website and phone number listed are “not available” and the phone number doesn’t exist - I got a Verizon message instead. ... "
" ... Neither the support website nor the support phone number work?? ... "
" ... Tried calling the 800 number and disconnects ... "
Storage
valve, trainer, store, space, pump
+75%
-25%
" ... Made very well holds air great ... "
" ... All parts were in one sealed bag ... "
" ... An amazing product was so much versatility that takes up so little space! ... "
User Manual
manual, bosu, received
-100%
" ... I only received the actual BOSU and not the DVDs, pump, or manual. ... "
" ... No pump, manual, nothing shown in photo. ... "
" ... Got the BOSU, pump and owner's manual. ... "
Sound Quality
like, hear, hard, sound
+33%
-67%
" ... You can hear it when you step on it. ... "
" ... I could hear air seeping from it. ... "
Overall performance
core, wants, strength, ball
+100%
" ... It is very useful for my knee,but also helps with core strength as well. ... "
" ... Wife uses it to work out on, my son bounces on it like he is on speed. ... "
Call quality
website, phone number, number, hear
-100%
" ... I tried to access their website and call but both website and phone number listed are “not available” and the phone number doesn’t exist - I got a Verizon message instead. ... "
" ... You can hear it when you step on it. ... "
" ... Tried calling the 800 number and disconnects ... "
Network
feet
+100%
" ... So I put it in the middle of the floor in the stretching area and stood on it (both feet). ... "
" ... I now stand on my bare feet. ... "
" ... I prefer working with equipment like this (addressing core strength) to floor exercises. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 4 meters