Teeter Hang Ups F5000 Inversion Table
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Description of Teeter Hang Ups F5000 Inversion Table
This unique product is designed to relieve back pain, reduce stress, stimulate circulation and increase oxygen supply to the brain. It enables the body to stretch, reduces muscle pain and provides balance and orientation training. Inversion therapy releases shoulder tension, eases tension headaches, stimulates mental alertness, increases skin and hair health and reduces the effects of again caused by gravity and poor circulation. The conversion kit allows you to use the inversion table with gravity boots. Consult your physician before using inversion therapy.If you're plagued by back pain, stiff joints, or suffer from stress overload, consider the Teeter Hang Ups F5000 inversion table, which helps to counter the effects of too much time spent sitting, standing, or moving repetitively. It's also a great way to add extra crunch to exercises like sit-ups. The F5000 is specially engineered to provide a comfortable and secure inversion experience. The equipment features heat-treated, high quality carbon steel and triple-plated chrome.
The Teeter Hang Ups F5000 rotates on a pivot system. With simple arm movements (rotation is accomplished by shifting the weight of the arms), the table easily rotates to any comfortable angle. The smooth rotation allows for oscillation and intermittent traction. Adjustable roller hinges allow you to pre-select three levels to control the aggressiveness of rotation, and the tether strap allows you to pre-select the maximum angle of inversion. Comfortable ankle clamps hold you securely while inverting. Additional support can be gained by use of the optional Teeter Hang Ups Gravity Boots.
It's able to lock at full 90 degrees inversion (this is only possible when using the more aggressive roller hinge setting). While at 90 degrees, you can perform inverted sit-ups and squats. The table is self-controlled and can be unlocked with simple arm movements.
Feature Detail:
- Removable, washable nylon mat with triple-stitched seams removes easily for cleaning
- Teflon embedded epoxy-coated roller hinges for guaranteed smooth rotation with no squeaks for the life of the table; patented cam locks ensure proper assembly
- Durable, injection-coated rubber hand grips feature an embossed guide to the angles of inversion
- Adjustable tether strap allows you to preset the tether strap for worry-free inversion to any angle
- Heat treated high quality carbon steel used in key structural components for increased strength and durability
- Curved foam ankle clamps offer a unique design that allows for greater comfort and security while inverted
- Self-locking hinges secure the table bed to the A-frame for improved security and portability
- De-rattler knob reduces shaft movement to allow for quiet, shift-free rotation--the only design on the market to structurally engage the main shaft
- Triple-plated chrome main shaft with steel wall thickness at least 20 percent greater than any main shaft on the market. Features embossed height markers in both inches and centimeters for easy adjustment
- Height capacity: 4'8" to 6'6"
- Weight capacity: 300 pounds
- Assembled dimensions: 45 x 28 x 58 inches
- Folded dimensions: 66 x 28 x 14 inches
The F5000 Inversion Table folds compactly for storage in a closet or in a corner. The nylon mat can be removed for washing. Every table comes with an instructional DVD and laminated owner's manual.
Manufacturer's Warranty
Five-year warranty covers all components
About Teeter Hang Ups
Roger and Jennifer Teeter founded Hang Ups Inversion Products in 1981 and have been dedicated to manufacturing quality inversion products ever since. Roger and Jenny truly believe in the benefits of this simple, natural form of therapy that has been around since 400 BC. In the late 1970?s, Roger tried many forms of therapy to help manage his pain. He finally discovered that by inverting, he was able to relieve his back pain and begin the road to recovery. He credits inversion for keeping him pain free, healthy, and active. Inversion has changed Roger's life, and now he is dedicated to sharing his knowledge of inversion and quality products.
STL International, creator of Teeter Hang Ups brand inversion equipment, has pioneered standards for quality and performance in the inversion market. All Teeter Hang Ups F-series inversion tables are classified in accordance with UL 2601-1 (medical equipment in a clinical setting), a rigid specification that tests the structural integrity of the equipment.
Sports reviews of Teeter Hang Ups F5000 Inversion Table
Customer Review: Will It Work For Me
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I'm 65 and have worked a physical job most of my life. I worked on concrete floors anywhere from 4 to 24 hours at a time. My lower back hurt when I leaned over to do any kind of work and my hips were painful, especially my right hip just getting out of bed in the morning. I started going to a chiropractor about 5 years ago and that helped me to continue to work. He also had me do stretches which I continue to do. But I needed more. I wanted to be able to make my back and hips better. The question in my mind was will the Teeter work for me. It works. My lower back feels much better and my hip pain is gone. No pain getting out of bed in the morning anymore. I can even run now. I hang 10 minutes a day. They say to take it easy when you start but I really wanted to stretch my back out and so I inclined even with the lower leg for about 2 weeks. Then I wanted to put more stetch on my back so I unhooked the strap and went to a free hang. That put more weight into the stretch. Its boring hanging there so I do inverted sit ups, obliques,arches and twists. That takes about 5 minutes then I just hang limp and totally relaxed. After 10 minutes, I pump (rock back and forth) about 6 times and thats it. When I first started I got a little dizzy for the first couple of weeks but that has since gone away. This therapy makes perfect sense. I'm in my second month now and I'm only doing it about 4 times a week or more if I'm working. The Teeter is well made and feels very sturdy. The results are unbelievable.Customer Review: Anything that relieves back pain is worth 5 stars!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I am on the computer 8+ hours per day and experience low back pain every day. It is very rare for me to be able to bend over and pick something up off the ground without at least a little reminder from my back that it hurts. I bought this table after reading TONS of positive reviews and it really has made a big impact. After using it for a few weeks, I can honestly say that I'm picking things up off the ground with 100% no back pain. I truly believe that this table has resolved my back pain. I am a very athletic person in my twenties so I don't mind inverting and sometimes I will do sit-ups while inverted which is VERY challenging.
PROS
1. My back doesn't hurt anymore when I pick things up off the ground.
CONS
1. It kind of hurts your ankles... I used the table for a week and then decided to buy the boots because I had already noticed results from the table. The boots really fixed the ankle pain for me. My roommates didn't complain about ankle pain though so I think it depends on the person.
2. It's going to cost near $400 with the boots.
SUMMARY
If you are like me, the PRO listed above should be repeated 10 times, fixing back pain is practically priceless. Add up the costs to go to a chiropractor and you'll realize that this is a smart investment. (I think it has a 5 year warranty too) You will not regret this purchase and everyone in the household will benefit.
Customer Review: Teeter Hang Ups EP-850 Flex Technology Inversion Table
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I purchased the new model a few months ago from HSN because I couldn't find the newer model on the Teeter web site. I just happened to be channel surfing and saw the newer model on HSN with Roger Teeter doing the demo. It was easy to set up and adjust. I like this model better because it has the flexible backing and improved ankle clamps. I had a bulging disk and some degeneration. I was doing traction at the chiropractor every other day for months. It helped but didn't completely heal me. Once I got on the inversion table I saw improvement the first day. I was using it 3-4 times a day for a few weeks because the improvement was so dramatic, and I enjoyed using it. Actually, after a few days the pain was pretty much gone. I just helped lay 1000 sq/feet of wood flooring in my house for 4 days and only had minor pain which was gone the fifth day. If you have ever been bent over for 4 days working on wood floors you know how bad this can be for someone with a bulging disk. I hang fully inverted for only 3-5 minutes at a time. Once I get fully inverted, I twist to the left and right a few times, and even do ten sit ups to help build the stomach muscles to better support the back. I still use it today at least twice a day just to maintain. I use it once in the morning before the commute and once before bed. I would recommend this to anyone with lower back pain. I have no complaints what so ever.Customer Review: Inversion has worked well for me
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I purchased my Teeter Hang Ups F5000 inversion table in December 2008. I'm a 43-year-old, physically fit, very active male. In my late 30s, I started to develop lower back pain. An MRI revealed compressed discs in my spine, the result of playing basketball most of my adult life. My doctor said I could either refrain from high-impact activities, or take a chance and keep playing. I kept playing, and the pain kept returning. I tried to address the problem through regular stretching and strengthening exercises, along with occasional trips to the chiropractor. All of this helped, but what really did the trick was inversion. Since I started inverting a year and a half ago, I've been virtually pain-free in my lower back. I suppose this could be coincidental, but I don't think so, judging by how much basketball I've been playing. I invert for about 5 minutes every morning. That's it. Occasionally, after a long session of basketball, I'll hop back on the table for a second time in the same day. I couldn't be happier with the results. I'm such a convert now that I've recommended inversion tables to all my basketball buddies who are suffering from lower back pain. Having said all this, I recognize that inversion may not be for everyone. Hanging upside down does take getting used to, and the inversion table itself takes up a lot of room in the bedroom. But considering the results, I'm very glad I bought one.Customer Review: Back maintenance made easy
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I've used my Teeter 5000 inversion table for over 3 yrs (now over 5 yrs as of 6/2010), nearly every morning (I can't convince my other half to strap in on the luggage rack for trips out of town...). I don't do the full inversion, just 50-60 degrees. Gentle torso twisting and rocking motions with head to left and then to right after 5 minutes or so "inverted". This definitely helps keep my back and shoulders gently stretched along with my floor crunches and a loosening routine in a 90 degree exercise pool several mornings a week as well as taking Mag citrate complex caps daily . After 2 herniated discs, 1 epidural injection and untold grief with lumbar muscle spasms, I don't think there are any better conservative approaches without adding the cost of massage therapy. This table is really pretty solid once you are on it. It can be folded but we leave it intact on the upstairs landing. I did have a minor part issue when I first received it but that was quickly fixed by the manufacturer. Price is right on Amazon with free shipping. Local back stores often carry this and other brands if you prefer to try them out (in some cases). I would definitely purchase another Teeter F5000 should this one wear out or become damaged (with bugs or highway debris if my other half is convinced that it could be strapped on the luggage rack for vacation travel!)