Customer Reviews

IronMan ATIS 3500 AB Training Inversion Table

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If you've done your research on whether this treatment is right for you then the table is solid, well made, easy to use, good value. I recommend it.

Am I cured? 90%.

Did the table cure me? It played a part, as did a lot of exercise, massage, posture improvement, h-wave and adjustment.

By the way, for every opinion you will receive an equal and opposite one; for everyone who believes inversion tables are good, you will find one who believes they are not. It's frustrating.

I am a 41 year old amateur competitive cyclist and professional person who sits down a lot. Years of poor posture led to the onset of lower back pain and some sciatic nerve irritation. Enough to keep me off the bike. Late 2008 I was diagnosed with dessicated, bulging L4/L5 discs. I tried the doctor but there's not much they can do beyond symptom management without surgery. Physio but I wasn't impressed. Accupuncture alleviated symptoms temporarily. I was referred to a chiro who employed "non-sugical spinal decompression" techniques, h-wave stimulation, cold laser, conventional "cracking" adjustment, massage and physio.

After 3 months I am 90% better. Back on the bike. There is argument that the spinal decompression (machine or inversion table) only works when you are on it; there is no long term benefit. I don't know. The table provides relief and also provides a platform for core strengthening exercises; that is the key - improve posture and strengthen the core so that vertebrae are held in the correct position and discs are able to assume their correct position.

I use the table 5 mins daily; I am in no discomfort now but it allows me to do some of my core exercises. I also spend 30-60 mins on a mat doing other exercises; it's a serious undertaking but I abused my body for 41 years and I owe it a little TLC now.

It also helps to be very positive, to do things which you feel are helping. The body is a self-healing organism.

Good luck.

I had researched the ATIS 3500 and 4000 on the Web and, after reading comments from a couple of users about the ankle holds of the 4000 causing them some discomfort, and noticing that the ankle locking lever on the 4000 was considerably shorter than the 3500's necessitating the user to have to bend over farther to engage and disengage it, I decided to purchase the 3500 from Amazon. The unit arrived on schedule by UPS and was easy to assemble with the exception of the two plastic floor pads on the front bottom of the unit. I needed to elongate the hole in the center of each pad and trim the washers with tin snips to get the holes in the pads and washers to line up with the holes in the bottom of the unit. A minor matter and one that anyone with a minimum of tools could have adjusted. The table is solidly built, attractively and intelligently designed and funtions smoothly. At 6'4" and 210 lbs. I feel safe using it and find it well-balanced and the ankle holds comfortable and easy to engage and disengage. I have begun doing inverted crunches and found that at first I needed to assist my weak abs by pulling myself up slightly by those long, padded hand-grips in a kind of "cheating" style. I can now manage several in strict style. Not only have the stretching sessions (I've become "addicted" to using it at least twice daily) kept my sciatica and chronic back problems quiet, but I'm strengthening my core muscles as well. By the way, this unit is now called the ATIS 5000 according to the manual and carton and is sold as the 5000 on a few other websites (for a considerably higher price). Ironman + Amazon = a terrific table at an unbeatable price.

This product arrived way ahead of the scheduled delivery date, which was nice. It came in a huge box, and the table was about 50% assembled. The parts that I had to assemble were labled fairly well, and everything went together without a hitch. A few crude assembly tools come in the box, but your own socket set and allen wrenches will make assembly easier. I'm a big guy, 6-1 275. This is a very sturdy table that has already paid for itself in lower back relief. Great product.

I have been wanting an inversion system for many years but they were either too expensive, too cheaply made or, both! I admit to having spent quite some time looking here, on line and, at local retailers before making my decision to buy this table.
The deciding factor? That's was easy, it was all the great reviews at this site that convinced me which table to buy. The comments were both pro, (well thought out, quality parts, safe, well built, memory foam), and the very few con such as, it takes about an hour to set up or doesn't fold up (which means very sturdy). It works great!
Yes, you need to understand the foot locking mechanism but that's not too hard to learn if you read the reviews, that is, when you want out, pull the lever towards your shins and push down on the top button 'thingie' and then push the lever forward, easy.
How did it work on me? The first time I locked myself in and let myself back, my lumbar released in three places. I also had a vertebrae realign in the middle of my spine. The lumbar adjusts gently each time I use it.
I use it twice a day (A.M-P.M) and it is definitely making a difference. (I actually feel taller)! I didn't mention that I have a herniated disc and other degenerated vertebrae problems that while not cured, are definitely not such a constant irritant.
There are not enough stars to rate this item. So Jack sez if you need it, git it! lol

This is an extremely sturdy unit and easy to use. It comes mostly assembled, at least the imprortant stuff, the leg holder and tilt mechanism. About 12 bolts/screws. It took me about 15 minutes to assemble with simple instructions. I am a 6' 250Lb man and it supports me no problem. I used to run alot and I spend a lot of time sitting at a desk doing computer work so it was only a matter of time until my back started hurting. Anyway they have been making these inversion tables for years. Using this combined with core exercise and occasional chiropractic care has basically ended my back pain and siatica. I think is allows the disks to expand a little bit and reverses some off the effects of gravity. If not it is a great placebo effect. This thing is made of mostly steel and the box is heavy so have the delivery guy put it in the room you are going to put it in. Once you open the box the individual parts are not bad.

If you are going to use this do your homework there is alot of information on the internet, including videos. For me the secret is gradually increase the angle and amount of time. I don't recommend hanging upside down by your ankles five minutes after you put it together. Wait till you try crunches while inverted, great way to strengthen the core. Also when coming back up come up slow in stages to allow blood flow to normalize. That is my 2 cents. It is not a bad idea to have a person in the house with you when you use this at first. For the money I recommend this IronMan. Best of luck.

I bought this as a Christmas gift for my husband. I reseached many tables. This model seemed to be the most study compared to the ones I viewed in stores. I was right! My husband loves it. He experiences back pain on a regular basis due to his line of work. Just five minutes a day has changed that! He does not need to take pain killers or soak in the tub for long periods of time anymore. He also is able to use it as a workout device.

I did a lot of research on inversion tables before purchasing this one. I wanted to make sure I could use it to work my abs. I am so very happy with choosing this one.

My wife wanted an inversion table for Christmas and with so many different tables out there it can be a little nerve racking! After days of (inversion table homework) we decided on this model. We were looking for something sturdy and for one that could be locked into different positions for ab workouts. This table is solid and is already 75% assembled. All we needed to do was bolt the stand and backrest together and attach the inverting hand grips. Took about 35 min to complete. First time trying it was a little awkward, and with all the blood rushing to your head made it uncomfortable at first, but after releasing myself from it I could tell that it made a difference. I've had back problems for the past 21 years, and I must say after using this for just two months I don't have the back stiffness I was accustomed to. This table isn't something you can fold up, so make sure it's in the room you want it before you put it together. If your looking into a solid, durable inversion table that won't break the bank, look no farther!

Here's the bottom line up front:
PRO's
Rock Solid!!
Very reasonable price
Easy to use
Clear assembly instructions.
Assembly tools included.
CON's
NONE worth mentioning.
Nit Picks
Quite a workout to assemble. Ladies may some need help.
Took a few minutes to figure out the locking system but
worked smoothly after that.

This is a review of the Ironman ATIS 5000 Ab Toner Inversion Table 5908 NOT a review of inversion therapy. I just assembled the 5000 ATIS and tried it out so I wanted to review the machine while the memory is fresh in my mind.
This is one monster hunk of steel! I am a very big man, 280# and (mostly) muscle. But this machine is so sturdy and stable that it takes my weight easily. Not a single creak or groan while inverting. No swaying at all when I do inverted ab crunches.
The size and weight of the 5000 is very good if you've got a place to put it but very bad if you wanted a fold-up, slide-under-the-bed unit. Maybe a small woman could use one of those but I'd personally consider a fold-up unit unsafe for a person my size. I've seen the video of a big guy using one of those popular units but I noticed that he slowly and carefully inverted and slowly and carefully did a torso twist. Hmmmm....
But the sheer mass of the 5000 means that assembly is a bit of a workout in itself. Ladies may need to get some help. It comes with assembly tools so no need to search for that screwdriver or hex wrench to put it together. But you have to put some muscle into securely tightening the bolts. There's a graphic of the parts and an exploded view of the machine so there's no need to guess which bolt you should use for each hole.

Bottom line: Awesome! Excellent for anyone and especially so if you're a big guy. This is the one you want!

This is the best purchase I have ever made. First off, when you order this item, you do not receive the 3500, you get the 5000!! I read a similar review of the same results and I got the same thing.

I have been going to chiropractors for years, most recently for my lower back. I could barely sit in my office chair due to the pain in my lower right back.

After three days of five minutes in the morning and before bed, I was pain free. I put the table in my spare bed room out of sight. I felt so good I actually forgot I had it. After about 5 days of not using it my back started to hurt and reminded me I had the table. I now use it five minutes at a time about every three days. Have not been back to the chiropractor since I got it.