https://community.qvc.com/t5/Wellness/Is-a-Pilates-chair-right-for-me/m-p/90227#M1224 <P>I'm 50 and I really to work on gaining and building muscle strength. The problem is, my knees are shot-I need a total replacement in one and a partial in the other but I'm in no rush to do it.</P> <P>The Total Gym looks like it's a great idea on a number of fronts except for one problem: how easy would it be for me to get on it when it is "flat"? My guess is that it might be pretty difficult.</P> <P>I'm looking at Pilates chairs. Right now, Malibu Pilates-the one Susan Lucci is hawking-is tops only because of the marketing by Guthy Rinker and it's price point compared to higher end chairs such as Braciare or Stott. My question is, I can see that there's no question I can do core and leg work, but what about arms and back?</P> <P>Any feedback would be welcomed....</P> <P> Poodlepet</P> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:56:22 GMT Poodlepet2 2011-06-23T20:56:22Z https://community.qvc.com/t5/Wellness/Is-a-Pilates-chair-right-for-me/m-p/90227#M1224 <P>I'm 50 and I really to work on gaining and building muscle strength. The problem is, my knees are shot-I need a total replacement in one and a partial in the other but I'm in no rush to do it.</P> <P>The Total Gym looks like it's a great idea on a number of fronts except for one problem: how easy would it be for me to get on it when it is "flat"? My guess is that it might be pretty difficult.</P> <P>I'm looking at Pilates chairs. Right now, Malibu Pilates-the one Susan Lucci is hawking-is tops only because of the marketing by Guthy Rinker and it's price point compared to higher end chairs such as Braciare or Stott. My question is, I can see that there's no question I can do core and leg work, but what about arms and back?</P> <P>Any feedback would be welcomed....</P> <P> Poodlepet</P> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:56:22 GMT https://community.qvc.com/t5/Wellness/Is-a-Pilates-chair-right-for-me/m-p/90227#M1224 Poodlepet2 2011-06-23T20:56:22Z