From the basic concept of something that supports a tired body, the potential of folding chairs has grown enormously in design, utility and purpose. A great example of the complex, powerful and therapeutic potential of a chair is the zero gravity chair, a blending of ergonomics, aesthetics and sheer indulgence. (“Indulgence” might be defined as something with a price tag of over seven thousand dollars for something in which a single body will fit. See the massage chair description below.)

The concept of zero gravity comes from the chair’s design that produces a feeling of weightlessness for the individual supported by the chair. This results from the prone position that arranges for the feet to be resting at the same height as the heart, thus reducing pressure on the vertebrae and easing the heart’s work to circulate blood in the body. Attributed to the research and development of NASA, the consumer market has found a way to apply this technology to the more mundane environment of living rooms and dens.

You’ll find zero gravity chairs in specialty shops, of course, but you’ll find more options, more styles and greater choices if you shop online.

The basic premise for the zero gravity lounge chair is a recliner that adjusts to allow the body to relax against and be supported by the ergonomic design of the chair. Imagine a pod or a cocoon, cover that in leather or some pleasing fabric, and you have a good theoretical image of a zero gravity chair.

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The options that designers and entrepreneurs have added to that basic image are amazing. There are zero gravity lounge chairs with simple, clean lines. There are others with additional adjusting joints and padding. And the epitome of zero gravity seating indulgence is the zero gravity massage chair.

The style of chair that includes a powered massage movement is both extravagant, expensive and indulgent. Designs range from the clean lines chair with some additional equipment to a spherical, space age pod that completely envelopes the body from the neck down. For the father who has everything (and still has money to pay for it), this massage chair may be the ultimate Father’s Day Gift.

For an investment of this magnitude, be sure to do your comparison shopping and check out the reviews of other consumers. Anything this complex can break – be sure you can return or repair what you buy.

And if you do choose to purchase one of the magical chairs, be sure to share your experience with others. A lot of folks are still waiting to see the such chair in real life.

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