Chi Vitalizer Chi Machine
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Customer Reviews of Chi Vitalizer Chi Machine
Customer Review: Old lady pleased!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am 78. I spend much of the day at my computer with the consequence that my feet swell up. But I HATE exercising. A real computer potato.
The Chi Vitalizer seemed like the perfect answer, but the directions recommend using the machine on the floor. I dutifully lumbered down, hitched myself up to the machine and let 'er rip. It is a pleasant sensation, rather like being shook up in a cocktail shaker sideways. But getting back up off the floor is for me-I'm OLD- an awful chore, so I began to put off using the machine.
I decided to try the Vitalizer right on my bed, which is reasonably firm. Well, I couldn't see any difference between the shakeability of the machine on the mattress and the gyrations on the floor. I'm no light weight, either, 150 pounds and I'm tall. The machine's motor is apparently quite powerful.
So, if you're young enough to pop up and down by all means use the floor, but if not, don't hesitate to get the machine and try it on your bed. You could always get a piece of plywood to put under you if necessary.
Actually, this Chi exercising is quite addictive. When you come off the machine you'll feel a very slight tingling all over. As for my feet, the swelling is gone after a 15 minute work-out. During the session your tummy will get exercised like Santa's bowlful of jelly and you feel that something is really happening. Totally bored by an exercise bike and a treadmill, I passed on these expensive items and don't miss them a bit.
Anyway, if you're elderly there's hope for you with this machine, trust me.If you're young, you've got it made, right on the floor!
Good luck and Godspeed!
Customer Review: My Favorite Chi Machine
Summary: 5 Stars
Chi Vitalizer Chi Machine
I am a licensed massage therapist, and i've been using this product on my clients since about 1998. The history of the Chi Machine goes back to a unit that is sold through Network Marketing aka Multi Level Marketing. I used that unit back in the early '90's. The benefit of the Chi Vitalizer is that it has a variable speed control, which allows me to use the unit on just about anyone.
The person who will get the most benefit is anyone who has a condition that doesn't seem to be getting help from the traditional sources. This unit operates on the principles of Eastern Medicine. And so after being on the unit for about 5 minutes, when it stops, you get a rush of energy up your legs and into your body. The energy seems to go to the areas that most need it.
And so I've gotten results with people with Fibromyalgia, Obesity, Back pain, swollen ankles, Lymes Disease, and many other health issues. Sometimes the results are indirect, ie, once a person starts feeling more energy and healthier, they tend to make better choices.
Another group that benefits from the Chi Vitalizer are people who are willing to take the time to stay healthy. I use the unit 3 to 5 times a week for about 5 minutes each time, when i am healthy. If i have a problem, i use it every day for 5 minutes. If the problem is really bad, i would go to twice a day.
If you purchase the unit through AllAboutMassagers, they send you a CD and instructions on how to use the unit.
Customer Review: The Chi Vitalizer has been a definite plus for me.
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been using the Chi Vitalizer two times a day for three weeks. First thing I noticed was how refreshed I feel when waking up in the morning. I've always thought I slept well. Turns out I've slept soundly, but not well.
I also feel more energized during the day.
Working at home for the past thirty years I have always taken an afternoon nap. Naps no longer work. I can lie down, but I can't fall asleep. Just too much energy.
I don't know whether this is psychological or physical, but I seem to be getting a lot more done.
In recent years I've noticed how hard it is to get up and down. For example; lying down on the ground to remove the blades from the riding mower. It was hard to get down and even harder to get up.
I'm 70 and after the first few days of the Vitalizer I noticed I was getting up and down more easily. After three weeks it's is quite easy to get up and down. I don't pop up like a teen ager, but getting up and down is no longer an issue.
I set the remote for a gentle motion for five minutes. Then reset for a faster motion for 15 minutes.
Sometimes after a fifteen minute session it feels so good I just reset for another 15 minutes.
The Chi Vitalizer has been a definite plus for me.
Customer Review: Ankle rest is badly designed
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this machine a week ago and like other reviewers I am now suffering ankle soreness, especially on the higher therapeutic speeds as recommended by the inventor Dr Inuoe. I think the problems are that the distance between the ankle rests is too narrow and the padding is inadequate. I'm of average build but the feet are forced too closely together out of parallel and this causes a pressure spot on the outside of the ankle where it enters the cradle. I've tried adding extra padding, but then the ankles aren't supported properly and are thrown around more, which could cause other problems. I think it's a basic design flaw which if it causes injury you would have a right to get redress. It's a pity because this machine is sold at a reasonable price for home use. The 'proper' machine by Sun Ancon seems to be aimed at professional use and is accordingly highly priced. When I was researching prior to buying I was a bit cynical about Sun Ancon's protestations that these cheaper machines could cause injury, now I am beginning to think they have a point!
**extra comment** since posting my review I have also noticed that the padding on the ankle rest seems harder on one side. It's becoming too painful to use so it's going back. I'm reducing the rating from two stars to to one as it's unusable.
Customer Review: Highly recommend!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had the Chi Energizer for just over 2 weeks and already I can feel a difference. I have fibromyalgia and back and neck problems so my muscles are very sore almost all the time. I had gotten some relief from acupuncture, but after doing that every week for over a year, it started to be less effective. The first few days of using the Chi Energizer I felt kind of odd, not terrible but not great either. I attributed this to my body getting used to the machine and what it was doing for me. Now, 2 weeks later, I still use it twice a day and the difference is noticable. I sleep better, my neck and back pain, while not completely gone, is greatly improved. I'm hoping with continued use, it will get even better.
I know that it's helping because the first few days, only my legs moved. The muscles in my back and neck were so tight that they just wouldn't budge! But, little by little they eased up.
It's very relaxing too. I put a sleep mask over my eyes and put my headphones on and turn my ipod on to whatever I'm in the mood to listen to and the 15 minutes just flies by!