Is it easy to do your own back with this thing? Is the handle long enough so that you can reach your entire back yourself? Without needing to be a contortionist, that is :-)
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You can almost get the entire back but the handle should be just a little longer then it would work perfectly on the back, they should make this thing 6 inches longer and it would be perfect.
226231
I have this and the Mangroomer for the back. I'm all set with both. However, for nose I use the Panasonic and it sucks. Any suggestions?
770612
I use it alone. You can use the handles to help you invert and then pull back to upright.
1206342
Sure. You can extend it. Extended it is like 2.5 feet long. Plus, the handle can be moved up and down. This is great because it gives you more flexibility when adjusting to your needs. I do recommend buying the arm support strap, because a DSLR+Stabilizer can kill your back/arm after an hour. Hope this helps!
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I just tried it. You can roll it up, but it makes a pretty big bundle. And the model we have has wheels attached, which would make it pretty hard to strap to your back.
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As with any machine, it kind of depends what you put into it. The handle is on a wire, so you need to be attentive to pulling straight back rather than being off-center. I think it's a good machine.
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Harriett, it's well worth the money. I've had it about 10 months now. I was slow to begin using it...I'll never know why. LOL, just lazy I guess. It folds up easily and folds out the same way. Instructions for exercises are easy to understand and, depending on your strength, easy to do. My upper body strength is pretty good, but my legs are still happy with the lowest resistances. I think this Chair Gym is underrated; it does everything I ask of it.
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It is easy and doesn't take much effort, and I use it the same way - just to relax for a bit when I'm watching something on the PC. It can be reclined while sitting in it. You have to bend down to the side and lift a lever underneath the chair, lean back to where you want it, then lower the lever to lock it in place. When you sit up in it you do the reverse, but you do have to reach back with your hand and pull the back of the seat all of the way forward; it's easy to do and lifts most of the way on its own, but not all of the way. The bending and twisting to the side might not be comfortable for someone with a bad back, but otherwise not difficult. I explain how the footrest works in my review, and in the comments I linked to the video that shows the chair in action. I have had it a few weeks and still like it.
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It could--as long as you have someone to do it. I am pretty limber, and I can't seem to do much with it on my own. Also, the shape of my back or the breadth of it anyway makes the roller high-center on my spine. The ball is WAY too sharp to enjoy having it roll over my back even with a shirt on. It was sort of fun trying this out! thanks for the idea.
368391
Taking the handle on and off to store would definitely be a pain. However this is the best piece of workout equipment I have ever owned. I highly recommend it.
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No, the handles are too short. I mean, if you happen to be really small or something, then maybe. I think for most people it wouldn't really work over the shoulder.
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No. It has fixed positions that are awkward. I also had rotator problems for a while. My solution was a long flexible scrubber (loofah) with long cords at each end. I threw it over my shoulder withe the good arm, grabbed the lower end with the weak arm and pulled it across and up and down my back. The longer the better!
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Is there anyone here that has owned this for a while? I am really liking the good reviews and the price BUT I'd like to know if it can last at least a year. I'd also like to know if it's good for your arms. I have read a few people saying there is limited motion. I don't mind that at all but I'd just like to make sure it can at least help to tone the arms up.
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it is not easy to move as it is awkward to pick up the handle so the support stand clears the ground. I'm 5'11" and it can be difficult. I've found that it easier to push it
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In my case, no! Works good for me! But you just take the handle never touch other part .
605988
If you sit with the handle facing you, it is easy enough [though not very ladylike, ha!]. I also feel more secure and can lean on the handle while sitting.
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Yes. I'm 45 years old and only 5'3 and about 130 lbs and I can set it up and take it down myself. Granted it would be easier with another person but it can be done alone. Good luck!
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Super easy to do! Just clip in the front wheels and put nuts on to hold the back wheels. The Arms and legs are removable by just pushing them on. It took less than 5 minutes. You can definitely do it yourself. This is an awesome chair. It rolls easily and fits through small doorways. Love it!