I'm not too ashamed to say that I am at an age where the aching feet and legs are starting to take a grip on me. Heightened by a weekly attempt to play middle-aged senior football every week, I spend most of my week aching and moaning to anyone who will listen.
Recently, to make matters worse, I managed a 26,000-step day around Alton Towers; needless to say, my legs were hammered by the end of it.
By Monday, with an impending football match looking at the end of a long working day, I was worried about whether my hefty legs could make it around the pitch.
This is where the Homedics Foot Flow Mobility Massager comes into play. Designed to increase blood flow and revitalise tired muscles, I plugged it in, whacked it up to full power, and plonked my feet down.
On full settings, it is quite a vigorous working of the legs and makes your whole body vibrate a little. I'd probably keep it on a moderate level until you are used to it,
The vibrating padded plates pound away at your feet, and I could instantly feel my legs getting a good, solid workover.
There's a 15-minute timer setting on the massager to make sure you are in control and not overdoing it, and there's even a warmer for your feet.
After a good 30 minutes of use, after an initially strange sensation of my legs adjusting to not vibrating, I could feel the benefit.
It's a strange one to explain, but I felt like my legs had been given a bit of oomph and certainly some of the aching was alleviated.
I'm using the device before playing football on a Monday, and then for the days following the overexertion of my elderly limbs!
I have definitely been pleased with the outcome and I can imagine for people of an older age than myself, it could be a real tonic for helping with health and mobility.
This device isn't aimed at one age range, the benefit to people on their feet all day or sitting at desks for long hours, would be really good.
There are different settings that work on different areas of your legs and feet ,and the massager can be controlled with a handy pocket-sized remote.
I sit in my armchair and use it when I am watching TV and working, and it genuinely couldn't be easier. If I had one complaint, it would be that it is quite a big device and you definitely need somewhere to store it.
The Homedics Foot Flow Mobility Massager is now available online and through leading retailers including Amazon, for £149.99
What users say
"Foot rest like, with vibration and heat. 20 strengths and 3 heat settings to suit. Rest your foot and allow it to work on the tired feet. Comes with remote for you to sit back. A nice way to wind down after a long walk or exercise. Slightly pricey at £130.
"It isn’t noisy – you can still watch TV or chat while using it – and it doesn’t take up much space when stored away. The only small tweak I’d like is the option to run the heat independently of vibration, but that’s minor. Overall, this is a high-quality and effective foot and leg massager that feels great after exercise, long days on your feet, or even just sitting too long at a desk. Definitely worth the investment."
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