Compañero de estiramiento SP1000 Pro

Absolutely great to assist with flexibility in the comfort of home

Excellent machine.
I do all the moves once or twice a day and my shoulders and lower back gone.

I love it. It has helped my back and hips and eased a lot of my pain. I have arthritis really bad but this does the trick every time.

Works just like advertised. Really helps to get a good controlled stretch.

The Stretch Partner Pro is made to last several lifetimes. Assembly requires a little extra care, the fittings are precise, and instructions said keep bolts loose until all are attached, so they line up. At times it seems like it wasn't manufactured correctly, but that's not the case, just be patient. There are a total of 8 stretch maneuvers, two of them found on the QR code video. The only problem I have is my grip is barely strong enough to hold up weight and force. I use the machine every morning, soon after starting the day. It also does not take up a lot of space and is easy to move.

I absolutely love my Stretch Partner. An MVA back in '92 has left me being very stiff in the morning. 20 minutes warming upon my LifeSpan treadmill, followed by a good stretch session on this machine leaves me ready to tackle my day. Having a treadmill desk allows me to walk between 7 - 10 miles...daily. The weight loss has been phenomenal.

This is a great stretching machine - once you get it assembled. This machine does everything it's supposed to do, and just as well as the more expensive brands. It looks good, is made of high quality materials and is easy to store thanks to the built in wheels on the front of the machine. I would have easily given it 5 stars if it weren't for the hassle I had putting it together. To be fair, Lifespan's intentions are good in this regard. All of the nuts and bolts come already fitted to the pieces in the holes they are supposed to be in. However, when the time comes to actually put the pieces together I found many of the holes misaligned, so that when you put the first few bolts into their holes, the remaining ones don't always line up properly making it next to impossible to finish using all of the supplied bolts. I actually had to leave out two bolts on the handlebar post because the holes were so misaligned. One of the two holes for the handlebars was so badly misaligned that I had to use a Dremel tool to elongate the hole so I could get the bolt in. I also had trouble getting the post for the seat pivot and pedals installed because the bracket was bent and I had to use a rubber mallet to straighten that out. Bottom line: for $500+ you shouldn't have to struggle to get this thing put together. If you are lucky enough to make it through the gauntlet of assembly, you will have a very nice stretching machine, but just be aware of what you will have to go through to get there!

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great piece of equipment, gets tons of use.

Love love love

I recently acquired a LifeSpan stretch machine and I am finding that it is definitely helping me more flexibility, the one area I do the least amount of work. Because the booklet is there and ordered I don't have to think, just do!!

First tried this type of machine at a gym and realized I had to get one. It's very well made (although a little difficult to put together, you need 2 people. I've used it every day whether or not I'll be working out. Doesn't take up too much room and easy to move. Great value for the price.

just like the one we use at the gym

I fell in love with this machine because I am a disabled person who deals with tightness in the hips and back. The stretch partner helps me get deeper into stretches And keeps everything more flexible!

Great Purchase, easy to assemble, user friendly. Extremely satisfied.

This is much more affordable than the ones that you see at the gym, and it works just as well. I find it most useful for stretching out my back, but you can also stretch hamstrings etc. It allows me to get a deeper stretch than if I was just on the ground doing stretches without a machine. It is sturdy and is fairly easy to build. Just follow the directions and you will be fine.

The LifeSpan Stretch Partner does exactly what it says it does. It has a set of cards that the user can flip through to systematically stretch all muscle groups. It's easy to use, both for me and my much shorter wife. I highly recommend it.

This Stretching machine is a good buy for the money. It went together easily. It has a good stretching guide that is easily accessed. I have used a couple other similar machines by other manufacturers that seem to be more comfortable. I am 5'11", so not an unusual size, but the others just fit a bit better. I think a smaller person would fit this one better. But for the price, it is a good buy.

This is a gym quality piece of equipment. I recommend for anyone
as this facilitates stretching of all key muscles. I am so impressed
with this that I have decided to purchase for both of my adult sons!

This stretches my back and legs very much like the Precor, but there is one major difference I've noted: the handlebar. The handlebar has some give to it and it feels flimsy, but it's actually sturdy despite it's give. I'd rather have a solid handlebar, and I'm not sure what utility there is in the give.
I'm 5'3" and my mother is 5'0" and neither of us have had any problems using this device. She has back and shoulder problems which have been helped significantly through stretching. It's helped me be more diligent with stretching after my long runs. The LifeSpan machine comes with an instruction booklet that's divided based on the body target you wish to stretch. All the stretches come with pictures and text instructions.
Assembly was easy, but you want to assemble it wherever you plan on placing it because it gets heavy once it's altogether.

I do speech therapy with a little children and I sit in the floor with my legs crossed. I have messed up my knees and my hamstrings and I've had to go to the chiropractor to try and align my hips. This is the same machine that is in his office that you use before he gives you your adjustment. I do the exercises listed every day and I no longer have severe pain in my knees. My knees are so distorted that I was having a very hard time walking. All is good now

I bought this device for my 81 year old father because he refuses to see a physical therapist.
He is walking much straighter in a matter of days (2 sessions per day).
I started using it myself and have eliminated my own back issues.
It's just simple traction but it works.

58 y/o playing sports all the time adds to someone always sore and always with stiff parts. Not to mention my extremely tight hamstrings. I receive at least one massage a week many times more. This machine is a good addition to my body wellness.
I recently purchased one after taking a bike fall and my back has remained "bound up". This machine has done wonders! I played a tennis tournament this weekend and was very sore/stiff. I hopped on this daily and felt much better. I've been using it one week and can already tell a difference.
Do you really need this? No. But this machine makes the stretches quickly and with better pressure. Assembly was pretty easy even for a village idiot like me.
I recommend this machine for those needing a good stretch with limited time or interested in better instruction and technique.

I have always enjoyed using the Precor stretcher at the gym. I read the reviews and saw the LifeSpan was not only cheaper, but had more stretches. I am a 5' 10" older woman in good condition with some extra weight. I was very uncomfortable leaning back as it seemed to crush my abdomin. It was difficult to breathe. I have never experienced this with the Precor. It helped holding the upper bars, but the LifeSpan was not nearly as comfortable as the Precor. In addition there is little or no padding on the outside rim of the knee pad. When bending back it is very uncomfortable on my upper shins. The black grip handles are hard on my palms. I am going to look for a leather wrap so I don't have to wear gym gloves. On the plus side there are more stretches available on the LifeSpan, and I really like LifeSpan's Quad stretch. I am going to continue trying to adjust my body position to find a more comfortable stretch.

I have been using the SP1000 on a daily basis for about a month and I find that It compares very favorably with the much more expensive Precor Stretch Trainer that I was using at the gym. It is a little smaller and made of lighter materials but is well made and easy to assemble. It serves as an excellent means of stretching all areas of the body. The stretch guide,which is attached, is a great feature and includes illustrations of the recommended stretches.

I have some chronic lower back issues so I'm often on the lookout for "solutions". I use the Precor 240i stretch machine at the YMCA but the price point is just too high for a collection of aluminum pipes, a seat and handle bars. The LifeSpan SP1000 arrived at my door. Box was a bit beat up...so it was handled a bit roughly by someone along the way. Some smaller parts were scattered throughout the box so I was concerned something might be missing. Assembly was made more difficult by poor instructions but if you have even average mechanical skills its nothing to put together. You may need a helper to hold things for you. All parts, tools were included. The build quality on hardware is as good as Precor, although the seat and knee platforms aren't as well made. However they are more than adequate for home use. With the addition of a torquing joint at the base of the handlebar post you actually can do a few stretches that can't effectively done with the Precor. I can do a circuit of stretching in less than 10 minutes if I'm in a hurray so I'm happy. The design and workmanship are good. I'm 5'11" and have no problem with the size so I'm unsure what the commentary about it being for smaller person is referring to. I had an issue with the cross bar that attaches to the base of the handlebar post...it was welded off-center. I contacted LifeSpan and they sent me a new one after an email, phone call, and photograph I attached to email showing flaw. So, customer service would get a top rating from me based on that action. This is a solid investment in your health. Get one.

I have been using a model for a couple of years at my chiro and decided to buy one for myself to stretch and adjust between sessions. I came across this unit when I bought my treadmill and not only was this unit cheaper BUT also gives me a deeper stretch because the handlebar comes towards you than what other units offer. The video and flip book are nice and gives me more stretching options than the unit at my chiro's. I really enjoy my daily stretching routine!

Didn't know these old joints could feel so good anymore. Found this machine at our chiropractors and liked it so much we decided to buy one for home.