Century Versaflex Stretching Machine Review


Century Versaflex Leg Stretching MachineOverview:

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Proof of Stretching Progress

This is one of the few leg stretching machines around that offers users the capacity to measure the degree of their stretches and, subsequently, monitor the progress the Century Versaflex helps you to achieve over time. Having tangible proof of progress can be a hugely effective motivator, which is why we’re giving this machine a big tick in the box for this feature.

Multi-positioning

The multi-position thigh pads are also a useful feature of this Versaflex stretcher. The pads are crucial to the effectiveness of the stretches performed on the machine as well as to your comfort, so having the ability to adjust them to suit your personal needs is a real plus of this stretching machine.

What Isn’t So Great

Potential Maintenance Issues

The main flaw of the Century Versaflex is that, over time, the ratchet mechanism and gears doesn’t hold the stretch fast, which detracts from its effectiveness and its ease of use. The machine still provides a full stretch and for progress to occur, but this shortcoming definitely needs to be considered when purchasing.

Jumping in Stretch Degrees

Additionally, it’s worth mentioning that the Versaflex machine, unlike some of its counterpart stretching equipment on the market, allows the degree of stretch to only be increased by a minimum of 5 degrees at a time. This may not sound like a great deal, but mid-stretch it can feel like a massive jump between the intensity of the stretches, and we can’t help feeling smaller increments may have made this stretching machine a little more user-friendly.

Assembly Challenges

Finally, assembling the Versaflex Leg Stretcher can be a stressful and frustrating challenge, made difficult largely by the poor instructions provided. The pictures of the pieces are on a separate page to the written instructions, so establishing which parts are being referred to in which section can prove difficult. The situation isn’t helped either by the poor quality and the misleading size of the pictures as this hinders the identification of each piece.

Final Word on the Century Versaflex Stretching Machine

The main selling point of the Century Versaflex Stretching is its ability to allow users to monitor the progress of their stretching over time, as many of its rival leg stretching machines do not have this capacity.  If used regularly, the Versaflex can offer excellent, measurable results.   Despite a few drawbacks, this machine is well worth considering for the great features it has over other stretcher options.

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