Why does “swinging” with the Chi Machine for fifteen minutes have the effect of walking 10,000 steps?
Research shows that when you swing on a Chi Machine for 15 minutes, it can produce the same effect as walking 10,000 steps. In other words, it can consume the equivalent amount of calorie burning oxygen consumed during one and one half-hour’s of walking. Therefore, 15 minutes of swinging is often too aggressive for those who are not used to such vigorous activity. They will complain of fatigue or even feel generalized pain. They are simply out of shape or they haven’t fully recovered from unrelated injuries. But, after one has used it for some period of time, some forget that 15 minutes of swinging equals 10,000 steps and wonder why they don’t feel tired. One forgets because you lie down during the exercise and you experience no pressure, your body has total support and you feel relaxed. You will feel so at ease and so comfortable. In addition, this is an aerobic exercise performed without getting tired. It is not anaerobic exercise that pushes you beyond your capacity. Keep using it a
