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8 Feb 2009 - Robin of Washington, USA writes:
I just got a Bean for $20 at []. haven't tried it yet, was looking for more exercises on their home page. the company is out of business according to their web site!
28 Jan 2009 - TB of MA, USA writes:
How do you get the fix-a-flat in since there is no valve stem like a tire has? The opening is too large for the top of the can.
12 Jan 2009 - Ken of New York, USA writes:
UPDATE: I'm on my second bean and while I love the product, the leaking that I and other experience is a real downer. I will try the flat tire stuff and saran wrap under the cap to see if that helps. I've just tried the pilates workout in comparison with a video called []. For beginners at pilates, the inherent stability of the Bean compared to the ball is a good way to build core strength without slipping off. I wish they had a more advanced video with additional workouts and faster pacing. The ruber mat under the bean and bare feet provide a more secure base for many of the exercises. I've had it slide around on the carpet so the mat is a definite improvement. Still love my bean.
2 Jan 2009 - Jack of Oregon, USA writes:
I love the concept but we are on our 4th Bean now and they keep coming apart at the seems. My wife weighs 120# and I weigh 210 and we have followed the pre-inflation directions every time. No answer from Customer Service # now so guess we wont be getting a 5th one. Good Idea, poor design.
21 Dec 2008 - Devon D. of Amityville, US writes:
The Bean is absolutly AMAZING! I used it on a regular basis for about 6 weeks straight and to my amazement I had a Full SIX PACK. I wouldnt trade this for any other ab workout. SIMPLY PUT. THIS IS THE BEST AB WORKOUT ON THE MAKET HANDS DOWN!
24 Nov 2008 - Mark of gloucestershire, United Kingdom writes:
I have have owned The Bean for over 8 months and it has worked absolute miracles. I have lost 1.5 stone and for the first time in my life I have a six pack! There is a downside as i have has the product replaced FOC three times. However I have used it without problem for the last 9 weeks. The answer is to ensure you do not over inflate the bean. Work with it on the slightly falt side and it will last forever.
10 Nov 2008 - Paulette of new york, usa writes:
this is the second bean we have purchased in less than 2 years. it does not stay inflated. would not buy it again and are trying to return it.
21 Oct 2008 - Kelly of PA, United States writes:
A friend of mine was moving and couldn't keep her bean, which she only used once or twice. Since I recently moved myself and lost my [] DVDs that I loved in the move, I thought I'd give it a try. While I am a little sore, I don't think it gives you anywhere near the workout you get with other videos/products. I was surprised to see how many others have the same deflation problem. I am having it too! Aside from that, I really feel like the woman spends more time yapping then working out. The whole thing just seems rushed and even after doing both the buns & thighs and the pilates workouts last night, I did not feel that I got a good workout.
13 Oct 2008 - Patricia of CA, US writes:
After less than two weeks of use, the bean would not inflate, because it was coming apart at the seams. It had several holes. What a waste of money. I followed the instructions and returned it and received a second one. Same thing happened to the second one. Several holes and would not stay inflated. What a joke!!!!!
1 Oct 2008 - Cathleen of MA, USA writes:
I bought my bean at a major chain store last January. I've never had a problem with it deflating in the 9 months that I've owned it. The dvd that comes with it is great. There is a total body work out that really makes you sore the next day and a short 7 minute routine for when you don't have a lot of time. The trainer on the DVD is good. She's not irritating like some. ;-)
17 Sep 2008 - Sonia of Colorado, USA writes:
I love this product. It does deflate a lot though. I did find a way to keep it from deflating, I bought my second bean and before inflating it, I put a whole bottle of fix-a-flat in it. It works great! It's been inflated for 4 months and is still going strong!
16 Sep 2008 - S of Colorado, USA writes:
The first time I bought the bean I loved it, until it deflated and would not inflate again, even after the repair. I really do love this product. That's why I kept buying them after they would deflate forever. I am on my 4th one right now, but I won't be buying any more. You can do the same exercises on the floor!
16 Sep 2008 - SUSAN of NEW YORK, USA writes:
Do not order the bean because if there is a problem with it such as deflating, the company will not answer your emails and their phone is out of order.
26 Aug 2008 - Nancy of Illinois, USA writes:
The product worked fine, but will not stay inflated. I cannot get an email response, nor can I get through on the customer service phone line. I will go to the BBB if I get no satisfaction soon. This is no way to promote your product.
10 May 2008 - Jen of Maine, USA writes:
I was fascinated by the infomercial. I watched it whenever it was on. I've never been one to fall for a product on TV. But I am so happy I bought a Bean. I've had air leaks, but I just blow it back up, no different than an air mattress. It's great to start with the 7 minutes, feeling the burn, barely being able to finish and in no time at all your doing the full workouts, feeling the burn, but making it through them with no worries. I recommend it 100%!!
24 Apr 2008 - Deborah of Florida, USA writes:
I am now on my second Bean. I loved how easy it was to use, but when they keep on deflating and I have to keep pumping it every time I use it, that gets old really fast. I am now in the process of seeing if I can either get my money back or get another one. I don't relish the thought of having to pay shipping and handeling again! I wouldn't recommend this product, unless you don't mind sending it back every few months!
23 Apr 2008 - Nick of Tx, USA writes:
I bought this product in December and was very happy with it. A neighbor even borrowed it and liked it...after 3 weeks it came back and was in fine shape. The only down side I can say is it is large and you have to have plenty of room around it to get in all the movements you would like to do. I have many other exercise devices and use most of them and the bean too—but, it got a little low and I just got back using it last night. An inadvertent viewing of the Infomercial pumped me up so I pumped up the Bean. An early morning workout really helped the stomach and this afternoon I tried a Nap on it...Barrel side up laying mostly on the stomach. Well, it felt good trying to do it so I put it on the bed and continued and probably dozed off. It worked great! Back, and neck haven't felt this good in Months. So!, you may see me on/in a video chat room sleeping on my “Bean”. Nick
22 Apr 2008 - Nick of Tx, USA writes:
I bought this product in December and was very happy with it. A neighbor even borrowed it and liked it...after 3 weeks it came back and was in fine shape. The only down side I can say is it is large and you have to have plenty of room around it to get in all the movements you would like to do. I have many other exercise devices and use most of them and the bean too—but, it got a little low and I just got back using it last night. An inadvertent viewing of the Infomercial pumped me up so I pumped up the Bean. An early morning workout really helped the stomach and this afternoon I tried a Nap on it...Barrel side up laying mostly on the stomach. Well, it felt good trying to do it so I put it on the bed and continued and probably dozed off. It worked great! Back, and neck haven't felt this good in Months. So!, you may see me on/in a video chat room sleeping on my “Bean”. Nick
18 Apr 2008 - alicia of Delaware, USA writes:
I bought the bean at a well known retail store, so you don't have to pay shipping. I have sciatica which makes it impossible to be on my feet for more than 10 minutes, which makes walking workouts impossible to complete. I'm also over 300lbs which makes it hard to do floor work. I got the bean to help strengthen my core and stretch my back and it really is helping. It definitely can support my weight and enables me to do moves I otherwise would not be able to do on the floor. It doesn't feel completely but it's not supposed to. The fact that you have to exert some effort to balance yourself is part of what makes it work so fast on your core, but it would be impossible to even attempt the exercises on a conventional ball. The Bean is very doable for someone who is obese and willing to make an effort. If you want something that's going to give you complete support so you don't have to make any effort you might as well stay on the couch. So what if you roll off it a couple times before you get the hang of it. You aren't that far from the floor while you're on it anyway. :)
31 Mar 2008 - Raymond of Pa., USA writes:
I bought my Bean primarily for stretching my back and doing the back strengthening exercise where the rounded bottom of the Bean is face up and you hold your arms and legs outstretched like Superman flying, but I also discovered a chiropratic use for the Bean ... As a Cad Draftsman I sit all day and sometimes my mid to upper back gets what I call a kink in it ... I take a large towel, roll it up, then sit and lay back on the Bean in it's rocking position, place the towel at whichever part of my back has the kink and just rest there, sometimes stretching my arms out over my head, until my spine pops much in the same way as when a Chiropractor pushes on it ... Since I've discovered this I've not been to my Chiro since, as once I get that readjustment my back feels just fine ... PS - Also if you puncture your Bean, if it's not to large a hole (mine was about a 1/4" tear), I've found that a 1 1/2" round bicycle tire patch works just fine (follow the same procedure as patching a tire sans the quick lighting of the glue if you do it that old fashioned way) ...
