Over 40 & Fit? Massage Chairs Are The Missing Link

April 11, 2009 by Steve Esquire  
Filed under Diet

Fitness in your 40s and beyond is not impossible. What you are really fighting is a slowing metabolism. As we age our metabolism begins to slow down. This is especially true for women where their metabolic rate tends to start declining in their 30s. Focus in on 3 main areas to get fit when your over 40. The trilogy of fitness is diet, no surprise there! Exercise–I don’t know why that never goes away, but wait there is hope with massage chair therapy.

When the metabolic rate begins to drop, you will feel like you have less energy. Women can struggle with this in particular. However, it does not need to remain the same. You have to motivate and then your have to work, and not lollygag around. The main problem is simply giving up, like a new years resolution. Women face more pressure then men to maintain a nice figure.

When you hit your 40s diet is one of the pillars of fitness. You are what you eat. Do you eat poor foods? You know, the ones high in calories and fats. Well guess where that goes in your body? Well, I known you know, I do not have to tell you. Eat a proper and balance diet. Eat less, but eat more often–try 5 smaller meals per day.

Fitness over 40 is achieved by eating several small meals a day that consistent of fruits and vegetables and protein. Protein should come in the form of nuts, lean meats, fish, and so on. You should stay away from saturated fats if at all possible.

The next thing that you need to do is get your metabolism started. Movement, not necessarily exercise, is the key in this. Try just moving your arms and legs, stretching, deep breathing. You have to use your body. Use it or lose it!

Exercise, exercise, exercise, and exercise. At least 4 times a week. You can do light exercises like going for a walk. Walking can raise your heart rate and help increase your lung capacity. You breathe better after periodic exercise.

The third member of the triad of vitality over 40 is massage therapy. Food is the energy and exercise processes the energy. Massage helps recuperation of the body and muscles. This is the great circle of vitality.

It is interesting that people think of massage as just being pampered. Of course, there is that side of it, but at the heart it recuperation. Your body needs to go through a healing process. Healing is rebuilding. Massage chair therapy provides a practical way to receive consistent treatments.

Massage chairs have a variety of treatments in addition to massage therapy. You can find heating elements, stretching systems and even music players. You can apply heat to specific areas of your body to reduce swelling and increase blood flow. Increase your range of motion with a lower body stretch. Or run these in combination as you relax to soothing music.

Fitness over 40 does not have to be all bad. Just get the right tools and enjoy this part of your life to the fullest. Get your diet right and balance your nutrition. You dont have to give up all your favorite foods, just eat them sporadically. Exercise your body and get it in shape. Bring your fitness full circle with a massage chair to get your muscle soothed and relaxed for your next work out.

In addition to the above recommendations both men and women of all ages, but especially over the age of 40 should exercise approximately 4 to 5 times a week for 30 minutes at a time to keep their bodies fit and their weight optimal. By combining a healthy diet, conscious fitness and massage chair therapy your body will serve you for a long time.

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Save Thousands on Massage Therapy from Massage Chairs

February 17, 2009 by Laura Stanich  
Filed under Diet

It may seem like a contradiction. How do you save money when you have to spend money? Most people look at massage chairs as luxury items. They certainly are luxury items if you really do not need the massage therapy that they can provide. On the other hand, if you do need the massage therapy that they then massage chairs can save you a significant amount of money. Many people suffer from back pain or other conditions that require medical or chiropractic treatment. We all know that health care costs continue to rise. How do you save money buying a massage chair?

Let us take an example. We go to get our massage at the day spa. First, we need to call them and schedule a time. We are going to have travel time to go and come back from the massage. There is also the total time involved. Massage time is the bonus time the rest of the time can be considered the cost involved. The massage is not free, so we must pay for the time of the massage and a gratuity. If we go 3 times every month, by the end of the year we are spending thousands.

Some people need to go physical therapy or perhaps a chiropractor. The health care providers help to set you back on the right path of healing your condition. They help you get started with some basic techniques and treatments to help correct the situation. Many of these providers make use or recommend massage therapy as a compliment to your healing process. If you have started a path to recovery then these visits start to add up until you can take over on your own.

Traditional massage therapy has been delivered by humans for centuries. Certainly this is a fantastic method to receive massage therapy. However, massage chairs now provide an alternative that delivers effective massage therapy. These therapeutic recliners range in price from $1,000 to $7,000.

We do interesting things when we compare. We look at things in the short term. I see the price of getting a massage as $75/hour and think that is cheap compared to a $3,000 massage chair. Is it really cheaper? Let us find out. My massage costs $75/hour plus gratuity which at 15% is $10.00 for a total of eighty-five dollars. How many hours of massage therapy do I get for the cost of a massage chair? Let us divide the $3,000 by the $85/hour. We get 35 massage therapy hours.

If we look over the longer run, we find that paying for the massage by the hour will buy the massage chair after 48 sessions. OK, now let us look at this from the massage chair perspective. A $3,000 massage chair is designed to last 1,000 hours. How much do we need to pay per hour of massage therapy. Let us divide $3,000 by the 1,000 machine hours and we get $3.00. That is right, with a massage chair we are paying $3.00 for an hour of massage therapy. Compare that to the $85.00 we are paying our massage therapist!

A massage chair gives you a tremendous return on your investment and lowers your massage therapy cost dramatically. Cost is just one area, convenience is another. A massage chair can offer you in-home convenience and 24/7 access. No hassle making appointments or keeping them. With a massage chair, just sit yourself down and select the massage therapy of your choice. Let the massage chair work its magic to help you to relax and relieve your aches and pains without hurting your wallet.

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Shiatsu Massage Chairs Save Thousands on Massage Therapy

February 13, 2009 by Laura Stanich  
Filed under Diet

When you think of massage chairs, you think of luxury, comfort and relaxation. People do not normally think of saving money when buying a massage chair. However, certain conditions may be effectively relieved with massage chairs. The cost of treatments or spa services are on the rise, as is health care in general. Ultimately, massage therapy is a result. You are seeking relaxation, pain relief, or perhaps feeling good. Obtaining this result is actually more cost effective with a massage chair.

Let us take an example. We go to get our massage at the day spa. First, we need to call them and schedule a time. We are going to have travel time to go and come back from the massage. There is also the total time involved. Massage time is the bonus time the rest of the time can be considered the cost involved. The massage is not free, so we must pay for the time of the massage and a gratuity. If we go 3 times every month, by the end of the year we are spending thousands.

Maybe you see a chiropractor. A chiropractor may adjust you and then put you through various therapies to stimulate and relax your muscles. You may need to do stretching and other activities to help you heal. Health insurance may cover some of these costs or if you are lucky all of these costs. The effectiveness of chiropractor visits is in the beginning. The chiropractor sets you on a course to recovery. In time, the effectiveness of the visits will start to diminish, but the cost is still the same or rising. Again, these bills can run you hundreds of dollars per month which turns into thousands of dollars per year.

Now, if you really need massage therapy, then you have options. You can certainly see a massage therapist. A massage therapist is definitely a great way to go, when you can afford both the time and the money. However, massage chairs are another viable alternative. Massage chairs range in price from $599 to $5,999 and offer a terrific range of massage therapies and full body massages.

We do interesting things when we compare. We look at things in the short term. I see the price of getting a massage as $75/hour and think that is cheap compared to a $3,000 massage chair. Is it really cheaper? Let us find out. My massage costs $75/hour plus gratuity which at 15% is $10.00 for a total of eighty-five dollars. How many hours of massage therapy do I get for the cost of a massage chair? Let us divide the $3,000 by the $85/hour. We get 35 massage therapy hours.

When we look at the cost of the masseuse on an hourly basis and we a paying $85 dollars. It would take us 35 hours of masseuse hours to purchase a $3,000 massage chair. If we were to buy a massage chair for this price, how much massage therapy would we get. A massage chair in the midrange level of $3,000 would have a machine life of 1,000 hours. That means the massage chair is rated to last 1,000 hours under the warranty period. How much does it cost for an hour of massage therapy? To calculate this, divide the cost of the chair of $3,000 by the 1,000 hour rating and you are paying $3.00 per hour for massage therapy!

Obviously the economic advantage of the massage chair is almost 30 times greater than the massage therapist. Add to this economic advantage, availability. A massage recliner is at your disposal 24/7. You can also add accessibility by having it in your home. Obtaining a massage is as easy as being at home. When you start to put the massage chair into the total perspective, it comes out with some strong advantages.

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Shiatsu Massage Recliners Save You Thousands for Massage Therapy

February 13, 2009 by Laura Stanich  
Filed under Diet

When you think of massage chairs, you think of luxury, comfort and relaxation. People do not normally think of saving money when buying a massage chair. However, certain conditions may be effectively relieved with massage chairs. The cost of treatments or spa services are on the rise, as is health care in general. Ultimately, massage therapy is a result. You are seeking relaxation, pain relief, or perhaps feeling good. Obtaining this result is actually more cost effective with a massage chair.

Have you ever gotten a massage at a day spa? If so, then you know that a time needs to be set with the massage therapist. We also need to go to and come back from the day spa. The massage therapist works for a fee. We need to pay the masseuse by the hour and also give a tip. Let us assume we go to the spa once a week for a year, then the massage therapy bill will be thousands of dollars.

Some people need to go physical therapy or perhaps a chiropractor. The health care providers help to set you back on the right path of healing your condition. They help you get started with some basic techniques and treatments to help correct the situation. Many of these providers make use or recommend massage therapy as a compliment to your healing process. If you have started a path to recovery then these visits start to add up until you can take over on your own.

Many people with back pain, chronic pain or fibromyalgia already know that massage therapy may be an indispensible tool. These persistent conditions require substantial and consistent pain relief. Massage therapy can be delivered by a masseuse or by a massage chair. Massage chair recliners are very suitable for many of these conditions. There are many massage chairs that run for a thousand dollars up to five thousand dollars.

The interesting thing is people look at massage chairs as expensive. They see the total cost of say $3,000 and they think, Wow! That is expensive for massage therapy. But they really do not look at paying $75 plus tip once a week as expensive. Let us say that a massage therapist runs $75 plus tip at $10 for a total of $85 per a one hour session. Let us assume that we visit the massage therapist once a week. How long does it take until we pay for the cost of a $3,000 massage chair? It takes 35 weeks or 35 massage therapy sessions.

The massage chair cost is equivalent to 35 hours of massage therapy performed by a massage therapist. How long are massage chair rated to last? Typical massage chairs in the $3,000 range are designed for 1,000 to 2,000 hours of life. Let us take the lower number of 1,000 hours. How much does an hour of massage therapy cost on a massage chair. $3,000 divided by 1,000 gives us $3/hour of massage therapy! The best part is you do not have to tip the massage chair. You can pay a massage therapist $85/hour or $3/hour for a massage chair.

Obviously the economic advantage of the massage chair is almost 30 times greater than the massage therapist. Add to this economic advantage, availability. A massage recliner is at your disposal 24/7. You can also add accessibility by having it in your home. Obtaining a massage is as easy as being at home. When you start to put the massage chair into the total perspective, it comes out with some strong advantages.

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Millions of people have been using Qigong for weight loss

January 18, 2009 by Wu Chan  
Filed under Weight Loss

I am sure you are the same as me, the pounds just seem to have gone on bit by bit. Now it is getting to a point where enough is enough and the weight needs to come off before it really starts affecting your health.

Dieting for a month or even two just doesn’t work, the only way to lose weight with qigong (or anything else) is to embrace it and make it part of your daily life.

For over a thousand years, millions of people have been losing weight naturally with Qigong and there is no reason why you can’t make qigong part of your life and use it to become a fitter healthier person. No one likes to think about the damage that is being done by all the extra pounds we are carrying around, but once you lose them you will feel so much better that you will wonder what the heck took you so long.

Morbid obesity used to be a real rarity, over the last couple of years it seems to have become the norm, and it will only get worse unless we all take control of our lives. Qigong is a natural path to both bodily health and mental equilibrium, making qigong part of your daily rituals will not only help you lose weight naturally it will also help your mind stay calm and centred.

Natural weight lose with qigong is a healthy way to achieve your goals. Making qigong part of your life will help you change your mindset from one of “I need to lose weight” to “I am living a more healthy life” and that will help the weight come off, maybe not as quick as it went on but if you stay the course then you will achieve your goals.

Consistency is something that helps you in many parts of your life, losing weight with qigong is one of them. Once you decide to block some time aside every day and use that time for your qigong studies or to practice what you have learnt then you will find that not only do you start to look forward to that time but you will feel more healthy. Losing weight with qigong is as much about your health as a person as it is about losing the extra pounds.

Qigong is a natural and healthy way to lose weight and live your life, it isn’t some fad that Dr’s will find is actually doing as much harm as good at some time in the future. Taking part in one diet and then doing a different one a month later is not good for your body. Your body and your mind need consistency and a permanently healthy lifestyle will help them in that aspect.

Only you can decide how you want to lose weight, we all wish we could lose weight as quickly as we put it on but that just isn’t the way it works. You need to make a commitment to yourself that you are going to live a more healthy life and making qigong part of that healthy lifestyle really does make sense.

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