Sit Down Leg Exercise Machine

Brand: HOVR
Model: HOVRDM
EAN: 0851358007018
Category: Home & Office
Price: n/a  (29 customer reviews)
Dimension: 60.00 x 58.00 x 17.00 inches
Shipping Wt: 300.00 pounds
Average Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
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Product Description

HOVR is a Leg Swing that brings the proven health benefits of exercising to sitting. Introducing "Active-Sitting", helping you burn calories, increase circulation, and improve cognitive focus. Best of all, HOVR causes zero mental distractions. After a few minutes of use, it becomes as natural as breathing

Leading researchers at The Mayo Clinic claim that sitting for prolonged periods of time without movement increases your risk of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. Studies have shown that even working out 3x a week does not offset the damage to the body. The only solution is Constant Movement. And The Mayo Clinic has certified HOVR to do just that. We are proud to be scientifically studied and certified by leading institutions like The Mayo Clinic, University of Illinois Chicago, and Tokai University in Japan - as the only active-sitting device to keep you in constant movement without any mental distractions.

Our Startup Story:
Developed over the course of 5 years by a 20+ year physical medicine and rehabilitation M.D., a 15+ year personal trainer, and a Harvard Business School MBA & serial entrepreneur, HOVR was created to help individuals live healthier lives. After being awarded patents in US and Japan, we launched on IndieGoGO in 2016. Selling over $500,000 in 30 Days to over 85 Countries and being featured in Vogue, Inc and Fast Company.

Better than a Standing Desk:
Compared to standing desks, the HOVR allows you to gain more without being restricted to just the act of standing. Sure, standing desks improves calorie burn; however, these would not keep you from being idle. In fact, standing desks can cause problems to your spine if you aren't standing upright. Not to mention you might even slouch. With HOVR, your back remains steady while your feet and legs keep you moving.

How it Works:
HOVR Desk Mount attaches to the bottom of almost any desk. If you can't attach anything to your desk, check out our HOVR Portable.

Features

  • EXERCISE WHILE SITTING - Designed to bring the benefits of exercise to sitting, improve posture, and increase circulation
  • BURN CALORIES - While you sit at work or at home. Certified to burn 20% more than static sitting.
  • INCREASES PRODUCTIVITY - Scientifically proven to increase productivity and causes no distractions. Perfect for schools.
  • CERTIFIED & PATENTED - NEAT Certified by the Mayo Clinic; University of Illinois Chicago; Tokai University Japan. US and Japan Patents.
  • DESK MOUNT INSTALLATION - For the HOVR + Desk Mount to be compatible, a wooden desk that is at least 1 inch thick is required. If you have a glass/metal desk or keyboard tray, please choose the HOVR Floor Stand model.

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Top Reviews

Interesting idea, and it just might work
by Bill Peschel (5 out of 5 stars)
February 12, 2018

My wife is using it at her desk, so after a couple of months, here's the lowdown.

The quality of the product is outstanding. Everything feels solid and capable of taking the stress. The design is simple and, like other people have mentioned, installation is easy. Four screws, and they even provide a small screwdriver. Depending on the type of wood you're dealing with, you're most likely better off drilling pilot holes and using a big screwdriver. Her desk is homemade from 3/4-inch plywood, so I drilled short pilot holes, WD-40ed the screws and screwed them in.
(Note: I had considered reinforcing the understand by screwing/gluing a piece of wood. After long consideration, I decided not to. I reasoned that the screws were not long enough to not poke through 3/4-inch plywood (helped by the thickness of the metal bracket). If they're designed to support the weight of a person's legs (as they should), they won't gain an advantage from being screwed into a piece of wood that itself has to be screwed / glued to the underside of the desk. So far, my theory is holding true.)

Here's what I learned from installing and my wife's use of the product.

Lesson one: The double-sided tape they provide seems like a good idea. It certainly raised a cute welt on my forehead when it peeled away (that metal bracket is HEAVY). I'm assuming it failed because the underside of the desk is painted. It worked to hold it in place and pencil in the holes like a real man would do it.

Lesson two: Be prepared to move the plate. My wife didn't like where I had installed it. I had estimated it based on where she was sitting, and it needed to be a few inches over. My bad, but I strongly suggest getting under the desk, hooking the pads in place, and check with the person sitting there to make sure it's positioned properly. Fortunately, the time it took to redo the job was shorter than other jobs I've had to redo.

My wife has been using it for about a month. She sits at the desk for several hours a day, with breaks for walking around. She's had two reactions so far:
1. Her back aches from sitting at her desk have vanished.
2. She's getting pains in her hips.

It seems that sitting at your desk and whirling your legs around for six to eight hours a day might cause some problems.

The pain has faded (and the back aches are still gone as well) so it's a win in the end. Just be aware that your body will have to adjust to the new dynamics the Hovr imposes on it. I suggest alternating hours or days on it until it feels more comfortable.

Conclusion: It's worth it.
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I can't imagine not having this now!
by Amazon Customer (5 out of 5 stars)
November 1, 2017

AMAZING! I work all day at a desk and I am a full time student so this product has made a huge difference in under 2 weeks! My legs feel refreshed now at the end of the day. I am hoping to encourage everyone at work to get one!
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My Foot Toes!
by Dalya84 (5 out of 5 stars)
November 1, 2017

Got mine today and it is awesome! Super comfy and super easy to install. I would recommend a power screw driver to screw into desk. They do provide you with a small Philips head manual screw driver and 4 screws, however, if you are installing under a desk into wood you want power. I had our facilities install it no problems in a few short minutes. I love this thing! My foot toes are so happy as a clam!
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Doesn't really work at a regular office desk with a keyboard tray.
by K. D. (2 out of 5 stars)
April 7, 2018

It wasn't as adjustable as I thought it would be--difficult to use with a keyboard tray, and who doesn't use a keyboard tray??? You'll notice in the pictures that none of them are at a desk with a keyboard tray. Yes, you can work around it, but it doesn't work like it is supposed to then--you can't really get a "swinging" motion because your knees are then too close to the bottom of the keyboard tray and hit it. It's more of a wiggling motion. Based on the pictures in the description and my experience, it seems to be more for use under a tall table, and without a keyboard tray, so you have a lot of room. It is kind of awkward to use at a real office desk, and it even started bothering my back at one point from the awkward position. I had to remove my keyboard tray and put my keyboard on my desk, which means I lost the space I normally keep my notes and books in, making my whole setup awkward and less comfortable, and causing tension in my shoulders, neck, and wrists. Not good. Also $90 was an inflated price, in my mind. I see the price has gone down now, but of course that doesn't help me any. I'd say this is more of a $50 item, and only for use under tall desks without a keyboard tray.
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Love this foot swing
by Ginger Woodworth (5 out of 5 stars)
January 23, 2018

Love this foot swing! Had to do a bit of adjusting to get the settings just right between the desk, foot swing and chair but now that it's all settled it's great. I'm moving all day long at my desk and can use the swing not only for movement but to take a pause now and then to stretch out my legs using the swing as an assist. Feels great and the best part is...no more afternoon slump! I'm awake and focused all the way through my day. Great product!
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Awesome- especially with a yoga ball chair!
by Danielle (5 out of 5 stars)
July 27, 2018

I saw these on HOVR's website when they first came out but I wanted to wait until they were on Amazon to purchase. So I finally just got one and I love it. I also sit on a yoga ball chair (basically a base with wheels and a yoga ball sitting on top) so trying to balance on the ball while swinging engages my abs. I really like that I can stay moving while at my desk all day!
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Works well and is easy to use.
by Amazon Customer (4 out of 5 stars)
March 14, 2018

This desk swing was easy to install and works great. Much better than the under desk bicycle pedals because you have smoother movement which does not affect your keyboarding/mouse. Although it seems built well and works well, I still think the $90 price tag is a bit much for some hooks, straps, and metal disks. That said, I really do like this item.
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So glad i bought a Hovr
by Patricia Lai (5 out of 5 stars)
October 14, 2017

I love the way the hovr looks and feels. It glides so easily when I place feet on it, and after a few minutes, I notice my thighs feeling some fatigue. It is very easy to put together, and it is such an easy thing to do to add activity into my day. Thanks Hovr team!
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Thanks to the HOVR I can work longer days without having to stand up as much.
by Fernanda (5 out of 5 stars)
October 11, 2017

I am in love with the HOVR! As someone who's hyperactive and can't sit still, the Hovr allows me to move without having to get up all the time. It makes it easier to go through work days that require me to sit for 8hrs a day. I'm extremely satisfied with this product and would recommend it to anyone with the same problem. The bonus is that it's easy to set up and arrived next day!
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Takes lots of practice
by Hkean (3 out of 5 stars)
August 15, 2018

It is as described, though it's pretty hard to get used to. Definitely need shoes on. Still a good alternative to just sitting still all day.

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