I bounce my foot a lot, probably just out of nervous energy. Do you think this would help and/or mitigate this habit? Do your feet remain planted?
1110510
The feet remain somewhat planted, but you still can bounce your foot if you like. However, since the chair is bouncy itself and you can adjust the tension of the spring to make it more or less bouncy. That might mitigate some of the foot bouncing habit.
1110511
Yes, because without having your feet planted you will lean more towards one direction, and the chair will swivel.
1110512
I think it may help mitigate the habit. I remain fairly planted, but not uncomfortably planted.
1110513
I believe it would help, although you still will be able to bounce your foot if you really try!
1110514
You have a good habit. You burn more calories and promote circulation not sure why you want to stop this habit. The chair doesn't keep feet planted it allows for a lot of movement.
114477
I wouldn't tryit. The foot splint doesn't allow a decent stride. It prevents you from bending forward because of its placement.
1430301
I have foot and leg neruopathy. I leave my feet and then my calf on it for about 5 minutes 3 times a day on level 2. but this is a personal thing. I already have damaged nerves in my feet.
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Yes, i have many people who are using them successfully. It depends on how far the bunion has formed. It's definitely not a quick fix. You are trying to re educate your feet, and learn how to properly distribute your weight so when you walk your weight distributes more on the outside arch. Ideally you could find a good body worker. Bunions sometimes start because of the way your legs are distributing the weight in to your feet. These are lines of force that need to be redistributed. And then of course the kinds of shoes you wear are incredibly important. I hope this helps. John William Johnson, licensed massage therapist
1528960
Yes. I am recovering from foot surgery and need to start out with less resistance. Even my construction worker husband thinks it is too difficult as you cant work through any of the programs without it being too difficult
193950
Yes but it is extremely difficult to master it. You need foot straps to prevent you from being thrown forward. Get those and you'll be good
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I have not used it in that way, but would suspect that it might be a problem with some sliding. The bottom surface of the mat is very smooth and I can slide my exercise cycle around on the carpet by grabbing the edges of the mat. A concrete surface might give it more stability, but with the jumping I think it might slide.
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I tried J. B. Robert's suggestion of using a sandal (Nike Brand athletic type that strap over toes and around ankle) strapped to the pedal using the pedal straps and it works really well. I can work to exhaustion with no issues. On a side note, be careful tightening the straps as I broke mine the other day which prompted me to try J. B. Robert's route.
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definitely more stable if you use shoes, a little firm on the foot w/o, imo
550585
To be honest I would like stronger vibrations for deep muscle work. If u have sensitive feet may need to wear a shoe
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I've found that you only sink into the mat when barefoot. I don't notice any significant sinking when wearing shoes.
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I'm very careful when I sit in my swing. i try not to move too much but to just enjoy "hanging" there. I don't feel very stable, so it is not just you.
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That's the only way it works for me. If I wear socks, they start to slip off. I like the bare-foot workout but I suppose it would work with shoes.
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I would say so. One leg at a time like socks. The main thing is getting past the ankle which can be hard.
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Not at all. Your feet feel well planted. Its surface is uneven and textured. The mat has suction underneath to hold it in place.
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Please be advised that shoes are a great help and keep your feet firmly planted. The locking device only secures you to the table without slipping out where you may sustain an injury if you did not properly adjust the table. If you lay back and immediately go down, you need to adjust the table where it takes a little nudge to get you going back.
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While I'm no expert, I've noticed at times discomfort myself. I think you need to be sure you wear good shoes to take some of the immediate pressure from hanging. You have to remember you are hanging your entire weight off your ankles. I have shifted my weight more to tops of my feet when I've noticed the discomfort.