The term zero gravity chair is a common fallacy. Actually, the term itself has been abused by marketers and manufacturers. This is because there are simply no such chairs that can promise you the state of zero gravity! Well, at least not on Earth where gravity is very much prevalent, scientifically.



If this is the case, why do you still see zero gravity chairs being advertised in newspapers, online stores and furniture fairs? Well, the simple answer to that question traces us back to the 1960s. During the 60s era, US astronauts specifically used the zero gravity chairs in their spaceships during a space launch. In this position, they are fully reclined towards their back. In this zero gravity position, their posture is such that their back supports most of the body weight. They can't possibly sit upright during a vertical space launch, can they?

Due to this, marketers have come up with designs that simulate the "weightless" feeling experienced by astronauts. Zero gravity chairs have become very popular for the past few years. You will find reputable companies that make these chairs are Human Touch and La Fuma. It is known that Human Touch base their chair designs off certified chiropractors' (backbone specialist) recommendation.

There are so many advantages to support the usage of such chairs. For one, it can take the stress off your back completely. Majority of consumers who have tried it will always claim the very high level of comfort they experience. This makes the zero gravity chair one of the most comfortable chair in the world. They are also useful for people who are freshly discharged from hospitals, especially surgeries. Sitting on one lowers the blood pressure because your legs are higher than your heart level. This way, you heart doesn't have to work that hard compared to standing straight or sitting upright. Did you know that you can use it for a foot massage too? Most massage spas have realized this because of the increasing demand from customers to sit on a zero gravity chair. They love to receive their foot massage in a relaxed and "weightless" position. In addition, the masseur or masseuse can perform their skills more easily too due to better height positioning.

There are various types of zero gravity chairs. You will find zero gravity chairs that can be folded, used in the patio, lawn, outdoor as well as the massage ones.

The chairs that can be folded are much cheaper than the massage ones. Typically, they have to rely on the uniquely designed structure. Most of the time, the back and seat rest are made from canvas itself and not solid materials. The edges of the canvas are supported by multiple grommets along the chair structure. Due to this fact, they are highly portable and lightweight. These chairs are very cheap. You can have them ordered online to your doorstep for a total cost of $100 to $200 US dollars.

Some zero gravity chairs can massage you too. This chair type is very expensive to purchase, easily costing a customer more than $3000 in US dollars. But for people who have back problems, this can be the greatest invention and worthy investment. You can recline into the zero gravity position and receive the massage. Everything is automated so you don't have to do anything. But you could also adjust the intensity and speed by using the remote control. It is like the ordinary massage chair, but this one allows you to go into the zero gravity position.

Using a zero gravity chair is easy. Even a child can use it right away. But you have to be gentle with it as your posture differs greatly from the conventional upright position on most chairs. It is also safe to say there is no learning curve for sitting on a zero gravity chair.

Some are manual. This means you have to recline using a lever. Some models recline for you automatically without requiring you to do anything. This is an advanced feature that is commonly available only in chairs that are priced over $1000 US dollars. Otherwise, you would have to use your body weight to recline slowly, bringing your legs and feet up higher than your heart level.

Shopping for a zero gravity chair is easy. Why is that? This is because there are simply not many manufacturers that make high quality (ones that cost $1000 and above) chairs. It is advisable that you buy them in the real world (furniture store or certified branch) rather than at e-commerce stores.

If possible, buy them at a store where you can try them for one full hour. Another tip is to sit on them in few times in a week. This way, you can make sure of the specific model as you will be sitting on it for everyday in the future, after you buy it. After all, a high quality zero gravity chair is not a cheap furniture!

Check whether the manufacturer charges for labor fees. What is this for? This labor fees will be used to set up your zero gravity chair when it arrives at your house. This is the standard procedure of shipping. More often than not, you can always find an assembly manual in the packaging.

You have to think about warranty issues. Some companies will only provide you with warranty if you sign up for it during the initial buying phase. Then you will be faced with different warranty structures and durations. For example, some warranty only replaces the damaged part and not the whole chair itself. Labor or workmanship and delivery charges might be separately charged too.

You should also read about the zero gravity chair because it can enrich your foot massage experience tremendously.