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Stretch mat with a remote control? Seriously?

Goldengate8361 — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:32:00 GMT

Is this some kind of joke? Who would possibly spend $200 on this ridiculous product? Are we so lazy that we need to plop down on a mat and have it lift up our lower back with a remote control? What if it hits the wrong spot because you're short or tall? And, stretching is just stretching. It's not real exercise. This looks like a product that should be on SNL. What could I possibly be missing about this TSV?

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customerqvc2 — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 07:30:20 GMT

My thoughts exactly. For me, I have better ways to spend my dollars.

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moonandthestars — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 07:44:19 GMT

@Goldengate8361 @customerqvc2 Well, I wouldn't call it exercise! Not sure why they are calling it that. Some gyms do offer a stretch class, but again, that wouldn't or shouldn't be confused with exercise! That being said, I bought something just like this (or maybe the same thing?) last year as a gift for someone who has some issues with their back and some other issues with stiff muscles, etc., and they love it! They use it often and tell me it really helps them. I do think it's true that it has to fit the body well. Have the presenters been giving any clues to the range for the size person that would be the best fit? Of maybe this one is adjustable?

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Ainhisg — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:12:18 GMT

Homedics has a similar product on Amazon. Read the reviews, and you'll see why this product could be really helpful for people. I'm not going to purchase it, but I have hip bursitis right now along with torn cartilage in my wrist, and it makes some stretching positions almost impossible to get into by myself. I can see how this product might be helpful.

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Carolina925 — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:15:34 GMT

I can see someone purchasing this for those hard-to-buy-for family members. I'll pass, however.

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Suzeecat — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:20:15 GMT

I just watched Ali Carr's presentation and darn it, I couldn't help but think how skilled the hosts are at sales. When I first saw it was the TSV I thought it was a dumb idea, but after watching, Ali *almost* had me thinking I need this! I had a free session at a local stretch/infrared sauna studio some time before the pandemic and I just loved it so much I purchased a 3-month membership. I really enjoyed it but it was quite expensive and I decided not to renew. I remember how good it felt to stretch and how difficult it can be to stretch some parts. Stretching really does feel good and you need to do it or you can lose some mobility, not to mention the various aches and pains. And yes, they did call it exercise, although they stopped short of mentioning caloric burn, which I doubt adds up to anything with this mat.

All that said, Ali NEVER mentioned the body size issue, and that's a very good point!

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meem120 — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:27:16 GMT

Dont knock it till you try it. After my back surgery, I did not get the results I had hoped for. I had alot of residual pain which is the Docs way to say, its not going away. As a last resort I bought this last year. Such a silly thing but the gentle streching and the heat was a great adjunct to my PT. I did it twice a day for many months. It was very helpful for reducing my pain. You never know what will work till you try it. I woulldnt dismiss it . For someone it might be the answer.

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Othereeeen — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:31:49 GMT

Next week they're offering a special little glitter covered color morphing "Eye Timer ( by Valerie"...(similar to your kitchen timer with the wind up dial...)

It'll have a "red truck" or a "church" choice!!!.... to put on the couch beside you while you do "eye relaxation" therapy.(Proven Effective!!!!)...( resting your eyes for a few minutes by using the eye muscles that control your...wait for it....EYELIDS!!!

In other words, a ten minute catnap!!!

Only $49.98 ( Under fifty dollars!!!! ...10 dollars to get it home!!!) and 5.50 shipping.

Red truck will sell out first!!!!

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judy0330 — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:59:57 GMT

@meem120 Exactly! I have the Homedics version and it is incredibly helpful for my back.

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Suzeecat — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:14:47 GMT

@meem120 wrote:
Dont knock it till you try it. After my back surgery, I did not get the results I had hoped for. I had alot of residual pain which is the Docs way to say, its not going away. As a last resort I bought this last year. Such a silly thing but the gentle streching and the heat was a great adjunct to my PT. I did it twice a day for many months. It was very helpful for reducing my pain. You never know what will work till you try it. I woulldnt dismiss it . For someone it might be the answer.

This model does not have a heat function. I think that if it did, I might be more inclined to purchase.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:17:11 GMT

And kinda pricey.

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Suzeecat — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:19:37 GMT

Another observation that made me chuckle to myself: they are touting the benefits of having the remote ATTACHED! An example of everything old being new again, I remember when wireless remotes were first introduced to much hype and fanfare. It's great, until you lose the dang thang . . . !

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Othereeeen — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:37:34 GMT

@Suzeecat

"An example of everything old being new again..."

The wireless remote...yep...you lose it!!!

What cracks me up is all the newfangled "streaming services"...Netflix,Disney, Discoery+ etc...

All of them now are touting this NEW way to get thier service....

With ADS!!!!

I thought we tried to get AWAY from ads!!! Remember when HBO first arrived and we thought how cool no ads?!?!

Now services that were touted as being ad free, want to charge us for...seeing ads.

You're right....!!! Everything OLD becomes new again!!!

Soon we'll see a little buh-uhn on the new 400" teevees that allow you to ....wait for it...get UP from the couch where you've grown roots and CHANGE THE CHANNEL!!!

And we'll be charged extra for it!!!!

I think I'm going to come out with a new device you put on your desk, insert a nice white peice of paper (Sold extra in packages of 100 sheets.....59.95 and 5.50 shipping!!) and since you can type so fast now with your thumb, I'll tout it as a way to exercise your other eight fingers...

Hmmmmmm......what could I call it???? A ThumberAtor?... A Textograph?

A TYPEWRITER!!!!??????? "$999.99 ( less than $1000 dollars, 12 Easy Pays if you use your Q card... a hundred dollar bill gets it home !!!)"

QVC, HSN and SHOPHQ will sell millions of them.!

That guy that touts the Amazon Fire Tablet would be a great sales rep!! 14 hours of TSV per day, twice on David's show!!!

And I'll have Valerie offer a glitter covered version, with a red truck logo, and color morphing keys, for just a little extra!!!

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Beach Baby 1 — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:41:32 GMT

When I was younger and a fitness instructor and personal trainer I would have thought this silly, also. But, now that I am older and have had serious health issues this could be a godsend. Stretching classes abound and they run in the $50-60 range for a half hour session. Those should be an option but this can be done anytime and is portable to take on vacation, etc. Just read the reviews and they are mostly 5 star, those who have the heated version say it is really not warm enough anyway. So, useless as this may seem to some, it is perfect for others. To each their own, to each buy what you need.

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cjm61 — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:10:17 GMT

@Goldengate8361 I agree completely with @meem120. How can you state something is a joke without trying it. I purchased one very similar to this for my husband last summer. He has been rear-ended 3x and a long time surfer, has had many back, leg and neck injuries. I admittedly must say I was a skeptic when I purchased it but by no means would I say it was a joke until trying it.

He loves it. I even told him it was pretty pricey so make sure he really likes it. The $200 was worth it, according to him. He will lay on our stretching table and go through the complete cycle. It has really helped him. For all that are considering it, I have tried it (I have no major injuries) and it has a different sensation than stretching yourself. I don't see a huge difference but it does have a different feel afterwards, not in a bad way. As mentioned, my husband has had numerous injuries and loves it but I would say it is more a stretching device than excercise.

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Othereeeen — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:09:31 GMT

@Goldengate8361

I was SO disappointed!!

I set my clock for 1155PM so I'm sure NOT to miss the airing of the secret TSV....

Wiping the sleep from my eyes, I first thought Shawn was dead on the floor, and they just hadn't panned away with the camera yet!!!

Then, after the crushing disappointment at being let down AGAIN by another less than EXCITING TSV, I couldn't get back to sleep.

I cruised thru the channels, landing on HSN, where there was NO volume.

NO volume.

I wondered...DO they have a control room and does anyone monitor the program as it airs?!?!?!

I eventually landed back on QVC, where to my dismay, was two hours of glitter covered, color morphing, red truck/church covered sugared villages and pillars and candles and "picks" for 50.00 that looked like ..well, you know.

I'm glad Shawn was not dead.

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geezerette — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:26:56 GMT

I bought a product similar to this a couple of years ago, thinking it would help my back. I used it once and ended up in such pain that it went back immediately.

There are many different kinds of back problems and sometimes these gadgets can exacerbate an already existing condition. I'd never buy anything like this again without first speaking with my chiropractor.

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Icegoddess — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:40:33 GMT

It looks like they re-purposed their back massaging device or maybe it's competition for another brand's back massaging device. I could see that being popular especialy for singles or people like me who's husband is not good at giving back massages. I sometimes get a knot in my upper back and I could see that massaging device possibly helping that. Currently, I take a tennis ball, place it on the spot, and go up and down and around against the wall. It hurts like h*ll, but helps to loosen it up.

BTW, stretching is a very important part of excercise, but that is when it is done in conjunction with the exercise. You can just do stretching, but that by itself is not exercise, although a chiropractor might disagree. To compare this device to yoga or pilates is ridiculous. Those exercises involve more than just being manipulated.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:20:15 GMT

I have chronic lower back pain. I often awaken in such pain that I can hardly move the first hours of the day. I'd love to try this gadget to see if it would help me. I don't think it's ridiculous at all. If you're in great pain, you'll try anything that might give some relief.

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Reever — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:00:00 GMT

It's a slap in the face to retirees trying to get by on social security in these troubling times.