CONTEST CLOSED: Mobility Issues? Enter to Win a Resistance Chair
By: Melinda Hershey,
– Melinda Hershey, SparkPeople Editorial Staff
3/16/2012 6:00 PM
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The contest might be closed, but you can get a great deal on your own VQ ActionCare Resistance Chair! Use the code ship4free to get free shipping, and type the word "Spark" in the comments at checkout, and you will get two free DVDs to go with your exercise chair!
CONTEST CLOSED! The winner is:
RAINEYONE9
Congratulations!
These days, there is more rehabilitative exercise equipment on the market than ever before. Whether you have mobility issues, chronic pain, or are recovering from an illness or injury, it is possible to get and stay fit under these constraints. We were lucky enough to be able to test out a piece of equipment that helps many people with specific health conditions keep exercise a part of their lives—and one of YOU will be lucky enough to win it!
VQ ActionCare's The Resistance Chair® Exercise and Rehabilitation System is an effective exercise solution for those who require low-impact, yet effective exercise. We had our very own SparkPeople member, ~INDYGIRL, test the chair out herself so she could share her thoughts with you. Read her review to see if this chair might be an appropriate solution for you, and then enter our giveaway at the bottom of the screen for your chance to win one!
What they say:
From http://www.vqactioncare.com:
The Resistance Chair® Exercise and Rehabilitation System: Everything You Need for a Complete Chair Exercise Program!
The World’s Most Convenient Home Gym: The Resistance Chair® exercise system allows you to do a full body workout from a safe,comfortable seated position. Because you remain seated, you maintain balance and stability as you exercise your arms, chest, shoulders, abdomen, back, and legs. The patented Resistance Anchor Cable™ system offers a wide range of upper body and lower body exercises and provides smooth, low-impact resistance without use of heavy weights. The Resistance Chair system is made of very strong, commercial-grade construction with thick-wall steel tubing. It’s built to withstand frequent use in gyms and rehab centers and has been tested to easily hold up to 400 pounds.
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What ~INDYGIRL says:
My husband took one look at the Resistance Chair® and said "It's a folding chair." I laughed and told him to give it a chance. After we both tested it out, he thought the resistance level was too easy, but as someone with mobility and pain issues, I thought it was just right. Neither one of us understood why the weight limit is only up to 400 pounds-- people above this weight could benefit so much from this system!
I found the Resistance Chair® to be extremely user-friendly. It folds easily into a free-standing folding chair, and also has wheels for transporting it that stay put while the chair is in use. It's very light-weight and easy to move around.
The chair comes with 3 sets of belts to give you a choice of resistance levels. There is a posture bar that helps keep your spine aligned properly to achieve the best possible form. It also comes with an extra step that can be used for different exercise variations and modifications.
Another particularly neat feature is the variety of chair accessories available for purchase. You can customize your chair workout with a bicycle attachment, or with a pole to suspend bands above your head for more workout options.
As someone with many mobility issues, I thought the chair was very easy to use. The different strength bands for arm and leg workouts are simple to change. I have arthritis in my hands, so that says a lot. The different colored bands adjusted to my specific needs, and you can easily change out lighter resistance bands for higher resistance bands and vice versa. I immediately noted the potential for strength training. My friend BB_4_Me came over to test it as well. She has bad knees and feet, and was amazed at the ease of movement and lack of impact that the chair offered. She agreed that this system is a great one for those suffering from any mobility issue.
To enter, click here! Be sure to read the rules. This contest will end exactly one week from today! Winners will be notified via email.
CONTEST CLOSED! The winner is:
RAINEYONE9
Congratulations!
These days, there is more rehabilitative exercise equipment on the market than ever before. Whether you have mobility issues, chronic pain, or are recovering from an illness or injury, it is possible to get and stay fit under these constraints. We were lucky enough to be able to test out a piece of equipment that helps many people with specific health conditions keep exercise a part of their lives—and one of YOU will be lucky enough to win it!
VQ ActionCare's The Resistance Chair® Exercise and Rehabilitation System is an effective exercise solution for those who require low-impact, yet effective exercise. We had our very own SparkPeople member, ~INDYGIRL, test the chair out herself so she could share her thoughts with you. Read her review to see if this chair might be an appropriate solution for you, and then enter our giveaway at the bottom of the screen for your chance to win one!
What they say:
From http://www.vqactioncare.com:
The Resistance Chair® Exercise and Rehabilitation System: Everything You Need for a Complete Chair Exercise Program!
- Recommended and utilized by health professionals
- Low-impact and smooth resistance
- Suitable for all fitness levels
- Safe and very easy to use
- Great for many post-op rehab uses
- Comes ready to use; no assembly required!
- Lightweight and stores easily
- Ideal for anyone with limited mobility
- Improves strength, flexibility & balance
The World’s Most Convenient Home Gym: The Resistance Chair® exercise system allows you to do a full body workout from a safe,comfortable seated position. Because you remain seated, you maintain balance and stability as you exercise your arms, chest, shoulders, abdomen, back, and legs. The patented Resistance Anchor Cable™ system offers a wide range of upper body and lower body exercises and provides smooth, low-impact resistance without use of heavy weights. The Resistance Chair system is made of very strong, commercial-grade construction with thick-wall steel tubing. It’s built to withstand frequent use in gyms and rehab centers and has been tested to easily hold up to 400 pounds.
What ~INDYGIRL says:
My husband took one look at the Resistance Chair® and said "It's a folding chair." I laughed and told him to give it a chance. After we both tested it out, he thought the resistance level was too easy, but as someone with mobility and pain issues, I thought it was just right. Neither one of us understood why the weight limit is only up to 400 pounds-- people above this weight could benefit so much from this system!
I found the Resistance Chair® to be extremely user-friendly. It folds easily into a free-standing folding chair, and also has wheels for transporting it that stay put while the chair is in use. It's very light-weight and easy to move around.
The chair comes with 3 sets of belts to give you a choice of resistance levels. There is a posture bar that helps keep your spine aligned properly to achieve the best possible form. It also comes with an extra step that can be used for different exercise variations and modifications.
Another particularly neat feature is the variety of chair accessories available for purchase. You can customize your chair workout with a bicycle attachment, or with a pole to suspend bands above your head for more workout options.
As someone with many mobility issues, I thought the chair was very easy to use. The different strength bands for arm and leg workouts are simple to change. I have arthritis in my hands, so that says a lot. The different colored bands adjusted to my specific needs, and you can easily change out lighter resistance bands for higher resistance bands and vice versa. I immediately noted the potential for strength training. My friend BB_4_Me came over to test it as well. She has bad knees and feet, and was amazed at the ease of movement and lack of impact that the chair offered. She agreed that this system is a great one for those suffering from any mobility issue.
To enter, click here! Be sure to read the rules. This contest will end exactly one week from today! Winners will be notified via email.
Would the Resistance Chair be useful to you? If "yes", explain why in the comments!
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Comments
There was no mention of cost for something like this...and INDYGIRL did mention accessories that were available for additional purchase. About how much are we talking here? I mean, there's only one chair to giveaway, but it sounds like something that so many could really use. Additional info would be great...please & thank you! - 3/21/2012 2:28:14 PM
Very often standing exercises present an extra challenge when I'm trying to maintain my balance and proper form at the same time which would be a non-issue with the chair.
The chair is a much better option than a home gym system because of it's small size and the fact that it folds up so I could store it much the way I would a regular folding chair and bring it out on the days I want to use it rather than having to create a designated space in my tiny apartment. The pedal attachment in particular appeals to me. I can't use a traditional upright stationary bike because my left knee turns in and hits the center bar, and because of my scoleosis I much prefer a recumbant bike which the chair would basically be with the back support of the chair. - 3/18/2012 7:01:31 PM
That said... yes, I would like to have the chair so I can work out in the house, but there are others here who need it more than me. - 3/18/2012 5:47:52 PM
One day at a time - 3/18/2012 4:43:33 PM
200+ pounds lost has left me with a lot of excess tissue that needs to be removed, that plus a large lyphoedema have kept me from joining a gym and subject public gawking. Having a specialized, safe apparatus that one could use in their own private home would be ideal. One day, I would promise to pass it along to the next super morbid obese person looking to improve their health. - 3/18/2012 1:40:45 AM
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