Teeter Hang Ups Highlights

Want to Train Like James Bond?
Try Inversion.
A recent article in the UK newspaper, The Telegraph, has revealed that stuntman for the new James Bond films, Steve Truglia, uses inversion as a way to improve his balance and fitness to stay in top physical condition. As a double for Daniel Craig, and as a representation of one of the most iconic heros of our time, Truglia uses several techniques to stay in top shape.

As a former Special Forces physical training instructor and one of the “top stuntmen” in Britan, Truglia says spatial awareness is key to keeping “stunt fit,” and he trains using Gravity Boots to help increase that awareness. Read more to learn how this top stuntman stays in shape.

A defined set of abs is essential for peak fitness and maximum star power. Some people tout that inverted situps are TEN TIMES more effective than a regular situp - plus no loads are placed on the back while inverted, as with regular on-the-ground sit-ups. Plus the added benefit of decompression helps keep your back healthy and combat any back pain incurred by chasing bad guys through back alleys.

Is Hanging Upside Down Dangerous?
David Blaine Captures Attention of the Media Once Again
You may have read about or witnessed some of the hype surrounding David Blaine’s most recent stunt which involved him “hanging upside down” for 60 hours, including some of the health concerns expressed by his medical advisors. Do the risks of performing a stunt like this apply also to the practice of inversion as a health and fitness activity? We’ll attempt to answer some of your questions. Read more...

Get a Complete Stretch with Teeter Hang Ups FLEX Technology™
FLEX Technology is a revolutionary design concept that utilizes a plastic injection molding process and motion-adapting support arms to create a flexible and comfortable, yet durable table bed. Instead of a static table bed that resists movement, the Flex Technology bed accommodates even the smallest movements to help you realize a more complete stretch. Read more...

Teeter Hang-Ups Inversion Table 5000

Teeter Hang Ups Reviewed on Good Morning America!

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Did you catch our recent Good Morning America appearance on April 25^th, 2008? Technology correspondent Becky Worly rated four pieces of exercise equipment available from infomercials, handing out grades of “C-,” “B,” “A-,” and “huh?”

Can you guess which grade the Teeter Hang Ups inversion table received? That's right - Worly gave us an A-, the best grade of all the products! GMA correspondent Robin Roberts was impressed with the grade. “She does not hand out the A’s easily,” Roberts noted to the crowd. Worly reported that she liked the Teeter Hang Ups inversion table because it was “easy to use,” and “feels really good.” Her only gripe was that its "kinda spendy" however, she went on to say, "BUT I really like it!" Worly noted that it is a “sturdy piece of equipment, which is good because you're hanging upside down!” Roberts agreed, "You want it to be sturdy!"With an MSRP of $359, the inversion table had the highest price point of the products she rated, though it was by far the most highly engineered and robust. If you have any doubts as to the quality materials and product testing that goes into building a product that meets our high production standards, please take a moment to review these pages within our site:
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A preliminary study from Newcastle Hospital shows evidence that the regular use of an inversion table may significantly reduce the need for back surgery. Patients who were told they needed sciatic operations were divided into two groups. One group regularly practiced inversion therapy along with regular physiotherapy, while the other practiced physiotherapy alone. The results showed that patients who practiced inversion were 70.5% less likely to require surgery. Read more...

Does inversion therapy help with depression?
You may have recently spotted the Teeter Hang Ups inversion table on "The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet" -- or heard Rosie O'Donnell discussing her experience with depression recently on "The View." Rosie reported that she has battled depression and seasonal mood problems and discussed taking antidepressants and doing inversion therapy for 15-30 minutes a day. So you may be wondering - will inversion help with depression? Read more...

Gravity Boots make guest appearance in magician David Blaine's latest primetime TV special
During magician David Blaine’s latest death-defying stunt on May 8^th, 2006, he was shown performing inverted sit-ups in a pair of Teeter Hang Ups Gravity Boots. In order to prepare for his latest feat of endurance, Blaine used the Gravity Boots to keep his body in peak condition. David Blaine is known as the Houdini of his generation, performing such acts as burying himself alive, remaining suspended in a box over a river for 44 days and his latest stunt in which he attempted to hold his breath under water for nine minutes.Teeter Hang Ups products have been featured on a number of highly-rated television productions in the last year, including The Next Great Champ on FOX, Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel (in a segment with Vijay Singh), The Soup on E! and in one of rapper 50 Cent's music videos.

Ever wonder where Da Vinci Code author, Dan Brown, gets his inspiration?
Da Vinci Code author, Dan Brown recently told press of his affinity for gravity boots. Brown reported to his fans via his website that “hanging upside down seems to help me solve plot challenges by shifting my entire perspective.” Apparently inversion is a powerful muse; aside from writing five of the top 15 bestselling books in 2004, the Da Vinci Code has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide. The movie adaptation of the Code will be released May 2006.

Teeter Hang Ups Outperforms Competition in Product Quality Tests new short locking pin

There are no government regulations to effectively control the structural integrity or reliable function of inversion tables. The market is therefore subject to inconsistent or inferior product quality. With no way to quantify claims of safety, this term is commonly used without support; so the question remains, what is safe? In an effort to answer this dilemma, STL International, Inc., manufacturer of the Teeter Hang Ups� brand, hired an independent and nonbiased engineering firm to compare and test the seven most widely distributed inversion tables. Click here to learn more about the results.

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