My stretching machine just broke

[Steve]

And do you think this machines does a better job than conventional stretching exercises? If so, why do you think so?

Did you miss posts 12 and 17?

 

[PhotonGuy]

And do you think this machines does a better job than conventional stretching exercises? If so, why do you think so?

For the reasons posted by dancingalone, "It can be easier to use a stretching machine to 'ratchet' yourself wider apart and keep yourself there in a steady fashion than without a physical, restraining aid which the machine serves as. A partner helping you can accomplish the same thing, but since you don't always have a partner..."

So its for those reasons why I think the machine does a better job than conventional stretching, at least for some stretching exercises, and because I don't always have a partner.

 

[Kickboxer101]

Blimey there's so much argument about a damm stretching machine lol. All I said myself was can't he just stretch without it instead of spending money on replacing it? Which is all dirty dog posted as well pretty much. I don't see why it's a problem for anyone

 

[Tez3]

A partner helping you can accomplish the same thing, but since you don't always have a partner..."

Have to be a very good friend you can trust not to overstretch lol.

 

[PhotonGuy]

Blimey there's so much argument about a damm stretching machine lol. All I said myself was can't he just stretch without it instead of spending money on replacing it? Which is all dirty dog posted as well pretty much. I don't see why it's a problem for anyone

I explained in previous posts why for some stretches the stretching machine works best. There are lots of stretches I do without using a machine but for some stretches you really do need a machine or a partner, and I don't always have the latter. As for people who get along fine without stretching machines, good for them, everyone is entitled to their opinion.

 

[Kickboxer101]

I explained in previous posts why for some stretches the stretching machine works best. There are lots of stretches I do without using a machine but for some stretches you really do need a machine or a partner, and I don't always have the latter. As for people who get along fine without stretching machines, good for them, everyone is entitled to their opinion.

I know I was just saying why has thus started an argument that's gotten personal for no reason

 

[PhotonGuy]

I know I was just saying why has thus started an argument that's gotten personal for no reason

Good question. Some of the threads I start inevitably result in arguments, and they're arguments that take place between other posters not me.

 

[Xue Sheng]

All this over a stretching machine...

I have one, I like it, it is REALLY old, it broke, I fixed it and now it is stronger that it was when it was new...it was new about 20 years ago

Can I stretch without it? Yes, yes I can, and I do
Am I using it to able to do a split? Heavens no
Is it better or worse than stretching other ways? That would depend on what you want to stretch

It is just one of the tools I used for stretching because I'm old. It is also a great way to sit, stretch and meditate...

This is the one I have

 

[Tez3]

Good question. Some of the threads I start inevitably result in arguments, and they're arguments that take place between other posters not me.

Well now, that's not strictly true is it.... the arguments are rarely between the other posters.

 

[drop bear]

Seems quite a stretch (see what I did there?) to read any of these posts as being upset. You do seem to enjoy stirring the pot these days, though. Is that what this is?



Nope. We're asking what benefit there is to using a relatively expensive gadget compared to regular (and free) stretching exercises.

They do partnered stretching when you don't have a partner.

 

[PhotonGuy]

Well now, that's not strictly true is it.... the arguments are rarely between the other posters.

Well just look at the argument my Michael Phelps thread has stirred up between other posters and the only post I made was the beginning post.

And look at the arguments this thread has stirred up, arguments which I have not taken a side on.

 

[PhotonGuy]

All this over a stretching machine...

I have one, I like it, it is REALLY old, it broke, I fixed it and now it is stronger that it was when it was new...it was new about 20 years ago

Can I stretch without it? Yes, yes I can, and I do
Am I using it to able to do a split? Heavens no
Is it better or worse than stretching other ways? That would depend on what you want to stretch

It is just one of the tools I used for stretching because I'm old. It is also a great way to sit, stretch and meditate...

This is the one I have

That's the one I've got that just broke.

 

[Tez3]

Well just look at the argument my Michael Phelps thread has stirred up between other posters and the only post I made was the beginning post.

And look at the arguments this thread has stirred up, arguments which I have not taken a side on.

That had nothing to do with you. There's no arguments on here.

 

[Xue Sheng]

That's the one I've got that just broke.

What broke?

 

[PhotonGuy]

What broke?

My stretching machine. A picture of the machine is on post 28.

 

[Xue Sheng]

My stretching machine. A picture of the machine is on post 28.

I realize that, what broke on the stretching machine?

 

[PhotonGuy]

I realize that, what broke on the stretching machine?

The crankshaft.

 

[Xue Sheng]

The crankshaft.

Never had to deal with that on mine, I have had to replace the deck though and it is much better with the new deck than the old.

 

[PhotonGuy]

Never had to deal with that on mine, I have had to replace the deck though and it is much better with the new deck than the old.

Well the crank shaft can't be fixed so all that is left for me is to trash my old stretching machine, or maybe sell it for scrap metal, and buy a new one.