Is this good for jumping activities such as squat jumps? At the high point in my jump, will it lift up and come crashing down and compress my spine?
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I will recommend not doing that. Even my "running" is more a fast walk when I use the vest.
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I don't feel I'm qualified to answer that question since I purchased mine for use as part of my physical therapy regiment for a broken back. It is rather firm, but how it will fit your space you want to fill...I don't know.
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It's very sturdy, but free standing so its built for balanced exercise. Your center of gravity needs to be controlled which is the purpose. I do leg work mostly but even do pull ups directly under the bar. Its very versatile, and adjustable for even more uses. Can't go wrong if u know the basics.
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I would not recommend that but if you want to sit up high and do ab work get a inflatable ball.Works well and comes with a Video.
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possibiliy - it is very good for exercises where you have lots of jumping - stays put very well - but at the same time is considerable heavy - but nothing that two people can't handle.
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If you are already in shape, you'll be fine:) it's a bunch of jumping. There is a moderate model that you can follow, but they do gear it up
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Yes absolutely. It's as safe as any other chair i suppose, if not safer. I personally love the trampoline style fabric, I'm not exactly young myself and this chair is great for my back and hip pains.
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Hi Angela, the only different is you don't really bounce back up if that makes sense. It has like huge firm foam pieces inside so its good for kids to run and fall or jump onto without getting hurt, but not good if you are looking for it to be like a trampoline. It's more like just falling onto or rolling around on. Hope that helps, my son has Autism and he loves just running and falling onto it or jumping on top of it.
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It can go down pretty far! Though I keep mine up for better leverage and control ! I love my trampoline and still use it even after the recovery of my hip surgery!
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I agree with previous comment - this is GREAT, but for the neck , not low back. I've also had lumbar back issues and use a back extension device called True Back Sport (got it years ago and not sure it's still available) - also for free so even better, I do McKenzie exercise for lumbar spine - which is lying on stomach on the floor, relaxing hips, pelvis and legs into floor then pushing upper body up with arms so back extends and holding for a while (I do a count of ten), then relax back down and repeat (5 to 10 times). This (plus some weight training, core body strengthening) has kept my lower back happy for years : ) I agree with previous comment - this is GREAT, but for the neck , not low back. I've also had lumbar back issues and use a back extension device called True Back Sport (got it years ago and not sure it's still available) - also for free so even better, I do McKenzie exercise for lumbar spine - which is lying on stomach on the floor, relaxing hips, pelvis and legs into floor then pushing upper body up with arms so back extends and holding for a while (I do a count of ten), then relax back down and repeat (5 to 10 times). This (plus some weight training, core body strengthening) has kept my... » Read More I agree with previous comment - this is GREAT, but for the neck , not low back. I've also had lumbar back issues and use a back extension device called True Back Sport (got it years ago and not sure it's still available) - also for free so even better, I do McKenzie exercise for lumbar spine - which is lying on stomach on the floor, relaxing hips, pelvis and legs into floor then pushing upper body up with arms so back extends and holding for a while (I do a count of ten), then relax back down and repeat (5 to 10 times). This (plus some weight training, core body strengthening) has kept my lower back happy for years : ) « Show Less
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I bought it for my 9 year old daughter to practice her gymnastic routines. My 12 year old daughter uses it as well. It is well built as I have to admit I have been on it and I am 6' 2" and over 200 lbs. I think it is a great investment for anyone doing gymnastics or cheer.
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Hi, I would NOT use this as a box jump. It really is only good for step-up-step-down or for doing an elevated lunge. However, if you buy the full-size step, then you could use that for the box jump (it comes w four riders, but I would buy two more to add some height). I'm sorry I know the high step has a good price, but it is not safe to be used as a plyo box.
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Hi, this fluidity bar is a beautiful piece of equipment.I ended up selling mine on Ebay. I have several herniated disc in my back and the small motions that you have to hold really aggravated my back and neck. I also hated that a majority of the work out DVD was done on the matt and basically a modified sit up and nothing to do with the barre. If you think you would use this to stretch or are creative enough to learn your own workout routines it might be worth the investment. As a side note. I ride a pedal bike and I am a dog walker but this work out I found to be just not for me and painful Hi, this fluidity bar is a beautiful piece of equipment.I ended up selling mine on Ebay. I have several herniated disc in my back and the small motions that you have to hold really aggravated my back and neck. I also hated that a majority of the work out DVD was done on the matt and basically a modified sit up and nothing to do with the barre. If you think you would use this to stretch or are creative enough to learn your own workout routines it might be worth the investment. As a side note. I ride a pedal bike and I am a dog walker but this work out I found to be just not for me and... » Read More Hi, this fluidity bar is a beautiful piece of equipment.I ended up selling mine on Ebay. I have several herniated disc in my back and the small motions that you have to hold really aggravated my back and neck. I also hated that a majority of the work out DVD was done on the matt and basically a modified sit up and nothing to do with the barre. If you think you would use this to stretch or are creative enough to learn your own workout routines it might be worth the investment. As a side note. I ride a pedal bike and I am a dog walker but this work out I found to be just not for me and painful « Show Less
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I weigh 220, so I overlap the BackJoy quite a bit. It still works for me, though. I think it's because the perimeter of the device supports my weight, keeping the pressure off the tailbone and the sciatic nerve. Unless your hips are very, very small it should still work for you.
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I wouldn't recommend it. It bottoms out just trail riding with 160psi. Granted, I am 250lbs... Not happy with it, and if you're jumping, doubt you would be either. Just my $.02
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I use it in the small part of my back in my easy chair mostly. When I first ordered it I thought it was for exercising but it is not for exercising of the low back area. I have scoliosis.
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I am 210lbs and on the highest tension it hardly moves at all. If you adjust down it would probably drop up to 8". It is a good deal for the money saves the back that's for sure.