The Bean will rock you into shape! With its unique "Bubble Top" comfort layer and ergonomic "S" shape design, the Bean puts you in the perfect position for almost any exercise. THE choice for top trainers, celebrities and sports stars, the Bean gives you the same great workout of a stability ball without any risk of back pain.
Average Customer Rating:
4.2 out of 5(50 Reviews)
Rating Snapshot
(Total of 50 reviews)
5 stars
25
4 stars
17
3 stars
3
2 stars
3
1 star
2
44 of 50 (88%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Rating Snapshot
(Total of 50 reviews)
5 stars
25
4 stars
17
3 stars
3
2 stars
3
1 star
2
Customer Reviews
Easy to use,
09/05/2008
By
Ikura, Honolulu, HI
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
The bean is very easy to use. The durability is not as great as I expected it to be. This is my second one I purchased. First one had a hole in the seam which couldn't be patched. After I purchased this one online, it went down another $10. That was very disappointing as shipping to Hawaii is very expensive even tho we're part of the USA.
Product Attributes:
Value:
3
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
4
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
45 - 54
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every day
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Review 2 for The Bean
So Far So Good,
09/04/2008
By
Marcsdoll, Stockbridge, GA
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
I have only just started using this product, but it has been as advertised so far.
Product Attributes:
Value:
4
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
55 - 64
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
1 week or less
Uses product:
Every few days
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Review 3 for The Bean
This is a good product,
08/22/2008
By
MDA2, Los Angeles, CA
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
I have some low back problems. This item has helped me work on my core, primarily low back and ab exercises, without hurting my back. It's also quite useful for certain stretches. It inflates easily and is pretty simple to use once you work with it. I recommend this for anyone wanting to strengthen their core while protecting the low back.
Product Attributes:
Value:
4
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
4
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
55 - 64
Gender:
Male
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every few days
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Review 4 for The Bean
Dont buy this,
08/01/2008
By
an anonymous customer, Ozark, Missouri
Overall Rating:
2
out of 5
Its true that it will give you results.. but if you use this everyday for 30 minutes... it will begin to leak.. after the first month of use i saw tht it began to grow a tiny hole in it.. i had the deluxe one.. it is comfy.. but very hard to get off of.. if you are looking to work the abs.. i would recommend the perfect pushup.. it targets both the muscles chest and arms.. and ur only dishing out 20 dollars for tht.. but if u chose to purchase the bean.. make sure you be careful of where u workout at
Product Attributes:
Value:
2
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
1
out of 5
Recommends this product?No
Age:
18 - 24
Gender:
Male
Has owned product for:
11 - 12 months
Uses product:
Never
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Review 5 for The Bean
great product,
07/24/2008
By
sassysis, Cottondale, Fl
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
The Bean exceeded my expectations. It's easy on my back ( I had back surgery 6 months ago.) I recommend the Bean highly.
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
55 - 64
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every day
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Review 6 for The Bean
A very helpful product,
06/27/2008
By
ShineOn, Georgetown, In
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
I have been using my bean everyday since I purchased it (about a week and a half ago) and I can definety feel a difference in my stomach. I can feel my stomach muscles getting tighter. I find it very easy to use, and fun. I will send before and after photos if there are any to send later.
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
45 - 54
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every day
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Review 7 for The Bean
The Bean,
06/20/2008
By
RedJen5, Missouri
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
I am in the Fitness field. The Bean has a lot of good exercises in the included book. I also have an exercise ball. One of the benefits of the Bean is that it is easier to balance on than the exercise ball. Also, most of the exercises that can be done on the ball can also be done on the Bean. I had 2 small issues with the Bean. It is a little noisy, it is a piece of inflated plastic. It also sticks to your skin a little, especially when you are really sweaty; again it's made of plastic. My fixes are to use it on carpet to reduce some of the noise and to wear crop pants or long pants and a sleeved t-shirt so I don't stick to it. Overall, the Bean is a good piece of equipment. It, paired with some dumbbells, makes a great home gym!!
Product Attributes:
Value:
4
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
4
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
25 - 34
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every few days
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Review 8 for The Bean
Meets my expectations,
06/17/2008
By
GoodDealer, Birmingham, AL
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
It helps with my back pain. I used similar products before and it seems to be a great value. It a great way to stretch the tight muscles.
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
25 - 34
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
1 week or less
Uses product:
Every few days
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Review 9 for The Bean
awsome product,
06/06/2008
By
gosmallbiz, Louisville, Ky
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
I love this thing. Its easy to use. You get a great workout without hurting your back. I use it at least once a day. Its good for guys and girls. I would recommend this for anyone that wants a good workout at home.
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
25 - 34
Gender:
Male
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every day
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Review 10 for The Bean
Top 500 Contributor
Good but not Great!!,
06/05/2008
By
aprilnmarcus, Machias, ME
Overall Rating:
3
out of 5
Is good but not great. Inflates easily because seams like to rip. Air from day one would never fill in the top pockets. I'll have to get in touch to send it back.
Product Attributes:
Value:
3
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
3
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
25 - 34
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
Longer than one year
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0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 11 for The Bean
05/31/2008
By
LoveshoppingatWalmart43, Houston, Texas
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
This is the 3rd time that I am ordering this product, it really work but the durability of it is not that great after continous workouts it does begin to link in the seams. The first two times I did not request my money back because of the results, but if it occurs again I will and my Bean days will be over. And I'll continue to use the video it gives a great workout.
Product Attributes:
Value:
4
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
45 - 54
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
9 - 10 months
Uses product:
Every few days
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Review 12 for The Bean
EXERCISE MUST HAVE!,
05/22/2008
By
Smiles1981, Junction City, Arkansas
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
The Bean is the best exercise product I have ever owned. It is a perfect compliment to my exercise routine. Before the Bean I was unable to do crunches because of my back. With the Bean I am doing 100 crunches per day, as well as, 50 push-ups per day. The results are amazing!
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
25 - 34
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
5 - 6 months
Uses product:
Every day
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Review 13 for The Bean
The Bean,
05/20/2008
By
AClassAct, Hyattsville, MD
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Purchased for a friend who lives abroad. She reported that she has only been using it for approximately 10-15 minutes per evening for about seven days and can feel some "pain" along her side, under her stomach, and along her calves. She believes that as she focuses more on her workout and follows the exercises that came with the bean, she will achieve her goals.
Product Attributes:
Value:
4
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
45 - 54
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every day
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Review 14 for The Bean
Good, but not Great,
05/19/2008
By
winetime, northern California
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
I have used the Bean for 2 weeks now, and it seems to do most of what it claims. It is best at providing support for crunches. With my bad neck (two cervical fusions), that's a big deal. The 30-minute workout left me really sweating and a bit sore (the good kind) the day after. All of that is on the plus side.
On the minus side, the workout videos often seem to employ the Bean simply because it's there, not because it's the best equipment for a specific exercise. (For example, the cat-back stretch is best done on the floor, not propped up on the Bean.) On balance, this is a nice addition to my home gym, which has a complete set of free weights, a bench, and a lat pull-down machine. But NO WAY can the Bean function as a complete exercise solution.
(BTW, I got this via Walmart's "site-to-store" for $35. Any more than that, and I would not think the Bean is such a good value.)
Product Attributes:
Value:
4
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
3
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
65 or older
Gender:
Male
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every few days
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Review 15 for The Bean
Don't waste your time.,
05/06/2008
By
kiefem, saginaw mi
Overall Rating:
1
out of 5
Never got to try because the DVD was skipping and there was a tiny hole in the seam...
Product Attributes:
Value:
1
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
1
out of 5
Recommends this product?No
Age:
35 - 44
Has owned product for:
1 week or less
Uses product:
Never
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Review 16 for The Bean
The BEST Product EVER!,
04/23/2008
By
missym11, Kansas City, Missouri
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
This product is so great! It does everything you ask for it to do AND more!!! I have used this for the past three days and my abs, arms, and rear end are tighter and burn in the best possible way!!! I can't wait to continue seeing progress!!!
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
35 - 44
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every day
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Review 17 for The Bean
takes up space, but works,
04/22/2008
By
rmccallum, Salem, OR
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Although it this inflates and deflates in only like 2 minutes like the commercial and stuff says, who wants to inflate and deflate every time it's going to be used. So, if you have the space for it then it's alright, otherwise you may want to do workout from the floor without this. I have worked on my abs some, but the most I was concerned about working out was my legs and buns. I've only had this for like 2 weeks, but I have felt it in my legs the first day I got it. My four year old daughter finds it fun to play on, and it holds a lot of weight. It is a bit of a motivator to workout, because it just sits in my living, and whenever I plan to sit in front of the t.v., I just sit on this and let the rocking do the work. We'll see how the results are though...
Product Attributes:
Value:
3
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
4
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
18 - 24
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every few days
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Review 18 for The Bean
Great Workout Product,
04/17/2008
By
AKinPA
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
The Bean was a 2007 Christmas gift that I asked for from my husband. Began working out with it Jan. 1st and have used it almost every day of the week since, alternating between the 7 min. Ab Routine and the Lower Body Workout. The Bean provides great support for the whole body while doing the exercises and targets every part of the body if you use the DVD and instructional guide and vary your exercises. It is very easy to use and a great addition to the 45 min. of walking I do every day. The Bean has definitely helped me to tone my abs and lower body very easily. I would've given a 5 star rating for the Meets Expectations if The Bean would've held up a lot longer than it has. About 2 wks ago it got a hole in one of the seams and the patch is not holding. Now I have to return the emblem and wait 7-21 days for a replacement. That's very frustrating when you use a product every day and have to go without it.
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
4
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
35 - 44
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
3 - 4 months
Uses product:
Every day
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Review 19 for The Bean
Great Product,
03/11/2008
By
gulfstreamg5rules, Inola,OK
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
The Bean does what it says. I can feel the burn in my abs and noticed a difference. Mine has held air just fine, no leaks. I Love this product!
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
35 - 44
Gender:
Male
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every few days
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3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Review 20 for The Bean
Good workout,
03/10/2008
By
an anonymous customer, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Good exercise chair with no pressure on the back. Great price.
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
65 or older
Gender:
Female
Uses product:
Every few days
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