I bought this machine to help with our fitness. It mimics the action of a fish swimming. My hubby has christened it the wibbly wobbly machine.
Those are my legs by the way. Not a pretty sight….

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I was browsing my catalogue a few weeks ago
And there to my great surprise,
Was something which seemed too good to be true
And I couldn’t believe my eyes.
It was a machine which claimed to make you as fit
As walking four miles or more.
Just fifteen minutes with your feet on the cuffs
And your body relaxed on the floor.
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Well I really needed more exercise
And this seemed the ideal way.
It would take little effort and sweating from me
If I used it just twice a day.
So without hesitation my order I placed
And this amazing machine was soon mine.
It even claimed to take your aches away
And I was hoping that all would be fine.
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Well my hubby stood there with a look of disdain,
I could tell he was not impressed.
And as I unpacked it most carefully
I was feeling a little bit stressed.
But once I had placed my feet in position
The machine set off at great pace.
And the whole of my body wobbled so much
From my toes right up to my face
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I couldn’t believe the effect that it had
And my hubby soon wanted a try.
He looked really funny vibrating there
And I laughed till I wanted to cry.
So now we both use it regularly
And we’re beginning feel very fit.
It’s called a chi health swing machine
And we can certainly recommend it.
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Christine Ramsay 26.9.11
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