LifeSpan Fitness SP1000 Stretch Partner Stretching Machine

by LifeSpan Fitness

Product Features

• 30 minute flexibility for life video and attached flip book illustrates all of the proper techniques and stretches.
• Patent Pending flex-smart pivot system provides users with a deeper and fuller stretch.
• Solid steel frame provides stability and a 300 pound user weight, transport wheels for easy storage.
• Residential warranty 5-year frame, 1 year parts and 90 days upholstery.
• Commercial warranty 1 year parts and frame, 90 days upholstery.

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Enhance your sports performance, improve your posture, and reduce the chance of injury with a full regimen of stretching, helped by the Lifespan Fitness SP1000 Stretch Machine, which features the patent-pending Flex Smart pivoting system to accommodate a wide range of flexibility levels and varying body types and sizes. The Stretch Machine provides muscle isolation and leverage, improving control over your stretches and their intensity. It also supports balanced flexibility by providing consistent positioning and allowing you to focus on specific joints from one session to the next.

It includes the Flexibility for Life training video with instructions on how to effectively use the Stretch Partner to improve flexibility, balance, and posture. Its footprint measures 48 by 37 inches, and it has transport wheels for easy storage.

Key Features:

• The Flexible for Life stretching video includes a step by step stretching program that covers all major muscle groups and a guide book that illustrates 18 stretches for all major muscle groups
• The Flex-Smart pivoting system provides a greater range of movement to accomodate various body types and levels of flexibility
• Places the user in the proper body position for stretching
• Uses gravity to stretch all major muscle groups
• Solid steel frame designed to support users up to 300 pounds
• Transport wheels for easy moving

Manufacturer's Warranty
5-year warranty on the frame and 2 years on parts

Product Description

LifeSpan's patent-pending Flex-Smart pivoting system provides a greater range of movement to accommodate a wide variety of body types and levels of flexibility.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 70 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000FH10G6
• Item model number: SP1000
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,999 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good device, June 21, 2008

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Steven L. Card (Nebraska USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LifeSpan Fitness SP1000 Stretch Partner Stretching Machine (Sports)

The LifeSpan Stretch Partner is a machine I use in conjunction with other stretching devices to maintain flexibility. I am 58-years-old and being flexible become more important each passing year. A person could do the same routine from the floor and without the machine, but I have found that having it provides more motivation. My only complaint would be that this machine seems to be designed for a woman or smaller-than-average person.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Impressions of the LifeSpan Fitness SP1000 Stretch Machine, April 21, 2008

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Ted H. Smith "tsmith3" (Kansas City, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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I learned about this device at a Chiropractor visit. He had three of the devices, and encouraged those waiting "adjustments" to stretch. (He did provide initial training guidance on it!) He recommended (to me) that I strongly consider purchase of this device, especially as I am a cyclist, and riding a road bike for extended periods does cause some body stresses. So, I bought one! Assembly was simple. (I had my son assemble it!) I use the device EVERYDAY. I am confident that it has been excellent for me, especially in the back, hip, and glutes stretches, all of which suffer in varying degrees when I ride. The price of the device is steep, but actually is half the cost of similar devices I have seen in gyms, YMCAs, etc.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Satisfied, January 31, 2011

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BMT "PlanMan" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

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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.