Chi Machine - any good?

[Ramya Reddy]

I'm thinking about getting a chi machine after using one at work and feeling great afterwards.

I want to strengthen my back after an injury (not current) and to compliment my new exercise regime.

Has anyone got any opinions or advice on using these???

Thanks

x

 

[Persephone]

Can you get one to use on a 30 day basis, so that you can return it if not happy? I have a couple of clients who invested in them a few years ago, when they weren't exactly cheap, having been told that it would do wonders for their lymphoedema. They followed the instructions, but the novelty wore off after about a couple of weeks, and there had been no change in the size of their legs.

I think as long as you are happy to set aside an amount of time each day, to lie and have your ankles 'wobbled', then it might be worth a try - even just if it means that you are forced to lie and relax for a while!

 

[just my opinion]

Hi Jabba,

Thanks for your reply. After using one of these at work (holistic spa) I think that they do more that "wobble your ankles" as the effect definitely reached my upper body too. I really felt like I was "walking tall" afterwards as it seemed straighten me up (I have been told that I have a disposition towards what I think they call a dowagers hump - lovely name - and as well as physio exercises would like to try and help stop it developing). I am not particularly bothered about any reduction in leg size (although that would be a bonus) it is more about strengthening up my spine.

I have seen one on ebay for about £50 which is the same on that appeared on Richard Hammond show for about £169. Janey Lee Grace also recommends using them.