05-07-19, 12:57 AM | |
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yes, makes perfect sense. i didn't think of the "length" of the springs increasing the intensity. i get the part about removing the closing - it's like keeping the contraction in play, because when the spring closes, there's no resistance.
i know if i bring one of these things home, DH will shake his head.
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05-07-19, 04:34 AM | |
Join Date: Nov 2001
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I just saw your mention of Plantar fasciitis in another thread. I don’t know if you noticed when you watched the dvd but there is quite a bit of footwork on the chair and it’s done without shoes or with extremely light shoes. You basically do the Reformer footwork on the pedal of the chair. That could be helpful but possibly not.
Just something to think about and perhaps a reason to give the chair a brief try before you buy if it’s possible.
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05-07-19, 06:32 AM | |
Join Date: Nov 2001
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I was thinking about the chair pedals and the fact that people in other posts have said they bothered their feet. I’m the queen of dollar store pool noodles. I give them away to massage clients as posture and foot restoration tools. I cut them up to hold space behind necks....
Well, I just checked and the foam pads on my pedals could be replaced with cut to size pool noodle pieces. That would decrease the distance to the bottom of the chair by a tiny bit but would also give a larger more cushioned surface for tender feet. The question would be whether or not the noodle pieces would eventually spin. I think that could be overcome pretty easily. Anyway, thought I’d post in case anyone out there isn’t able to use their chair due to foot pain with the pedals as is.
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