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| Brand: Teeter Hang Ups
Category: Sports
List Price: $379.99
Buy New: $299.00
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Rating:  35 reviews
Sales Rank: 154
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 45
Dimensions (in): 28 x 45 x 58
MPN: F51001
Model: F5000 Table
UPC: 076476107376
EAN: 0759265004215
ASIN: B000DN7IY0
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| Features:
| • | Adjustable roller hinges allow you to pre-select three levels of rotation | | • | Comfortable ankle clamps hold you securely while inverting; usable with optional gravity boots | | • | Removable, washable nylon mat with triple-stitched seams removes easily for cleaning | | • | 85% preassembled and includes tools for assembly; folds easily for storage | | • | Five-year warranty |
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Product Description
Teeter HangUps F5000 III Inversion Table
Amazon.com Product Description
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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 30 more reviews...
pain reliever July 25, 2008
I have been using my teeter for about 3 weeks for relief of pain from ruptured lumbar disc.(I have had 3 epidurals this year with so-so results).I have also had a neck fusion. My leg pain and neck tension is greatly relieved by inverting 10 to 15 minutes 2 or 3 times a day. I love this product and highly recommend it. It is sturdy and you want to feel safe when you are in this position. The video is very helpful and it was pretty easy to put together. Shipping took about one week. Well worth the price.
Helping my back July 21, 2008
This product has helped my lower back. I use it twice a day with the final use being just before I lie down at night. I can definitely tell a difference. The product itself is very sturdy and easy to use. The assembly was simple too!
Back Pain Gone July 9, 2008
My husband has been wanting this for quite some time as he always had lower back pain and now that he has been using it, his back pain is gone. He uses it for a couple of minutes once or twice a day and he loves it. He has been recommending it to all of his friends.
 Teeter Hang Up July 7, 2008
I run 15-20 mi. a week so I purchased this product to help with soreness that I sometimes experience in my back after running. It seems to help somewhat but I wouldn't say it completely removes the soreness. I have not had it long enough to determine how great a benefit it will be long term. As for the actual product, it is very well built and easy to assemble. I don't have any experience with other brands but I would imagine this has to be one of the best on the market - it is very sturdy and the video is very helpful. I can't imagine what improvements I would make to the Teeter F5000.
Hanging by one's heels feels good July 6, 2008
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
NOTE: The maximum height for any user of this table is 6'6", the minimum is 4'8". Maximum weight: 300 pounds.
We tend to sit all day (and have a long commute.) After a while, my spine feels "crunched" down and I get upper back pain. I've found that inverting gives me a good stretch, is really relaxing. I like the Teeter Inversion table better than others I've seen.
The reason to use an inversion table is to stretch your spine. Normally, you stand and your legs and pelvis and stomach support the spine. When you sit, you increase the pressure on the spine by resting on your coccyx (tailbone). So for people who sit all day, inversion can actually act like traction, using gravity to pull the vertebrae and decompress the spine.
As you hang or lean at various angles from 20 degrees to 90 degrees -- totally upside down, your head gets more blood, your stomach muscles lengthen and stretch and your shoulders relax because you put your arms fully over your head.
You can gradually build up your angle from 20 degrees, allowing you to adjust to the new feeling in your head and spine. You can use the table to do rocking (down to your set angle, back up to level or vertical) or you can do intermittent traction (1-2 minutes down, 1/2 minute up.) In the fully suspended 90 degree position, your body is literally hanging by your ankles and you can do twists, sit-ups, squats and back arches. This is not possible in the shallower angle positions as you are lying on the table in those positions as opposed to freely hanging with spine straight.
You may not use any bands, weights or other equipment while on the table. You MUST wear tie shoes with flat, even soles (no thick soles, no high tops.) A standard pair of trainers (running or walking shoes) with ties works just fine. I find THICK socks (Thorlo type) are a must--like hiking socks. I wear these with my trainers and I have no issues with ankle pain in the ankle holders (I do have thin ankles.) For some people, the adjustable clamp may be painful and you may want to buy the optional boots and bar. This adds quite a bit to the cost, but may be worth it, depending on your anatomy.
The table is a flat, nylon bed resting on a steel A-frame. The bed rotates like a teeter-totter. There is an ankle clamp on the bottom to hold your feet securely, and a pin lock height adjustment to set the table to the right height for you, which may be 1 or 2 inches above or below your actual height, depending on your center of gravity. There are handles (extended or normal) for the arms. There is an "anti-rattle" adjustment screw to prevent unwanted shimmy.
The table is not powered; you operate it with your body weight, using your arms to add upper body weight to take you down to your desired position.
A safety strap can be used to limit inversion to set degrees such as 20, 40 or 60 degrees. The table will automatically stop and the maximum degree you set and prevent you from inverting more than is comfortable for you.
When starting out, have a friend to stay with you in case of dizziness or other discomfort. We also notify each other if we go down to our basement gym to "hang out." In case we get faint or otherwise feel ill, the other person is on alert to come rescue us. I'd recommend you have someone to check in on your or AT LEAST have your cell phone on you!
The Teeter Hang Ups comes with a 90 page book (Better Body) on inversion and a 14 minute video on set up, safety and recommended use. The DVD is really helpful, so don't neglect to watch it. The unit also comes with a laminated use guide that clips to the table with a chain. T
There are accessories available such as the gravity boots mentioned earlier, that allow full inversion to be more comfortable on the ankles. The standard ankle clamp is a soft rubber cup in back of the ankle, with a pin-lock rubber padded bar for the top of the instep. When locked into the clamp, your foot is secured above the ankle bone by firm pressure. It seems you have to add a t-bar to use the gravity boots. The boots also afford a gentler angle to the joints, so if you have joint problems and find the ankle clamp uncomfortable, you might want to spring for the extra $100 it costs to upgrade to the boots.
We don't bother to fold it up, because it's in our basement gym, but it could fit in the corner of a master bedroom. If you are limited in space, you can fold it up. This would be a pain in my opinion, but you do what you must.
I like to do the intermittent traction most of the time. This is rocking up and down gently, to provide traction and release. I do like the full inversion or at least the 60 degrees. It did not take me long to get used to being upside down.
In summary, when I'm feeling my back is a bit stiff and painful, the inversion table makes me feel better. It's a nice way to relax.
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