The Simply Her team certainly did! We took every opportunity to test this new massage chair.
The Simply Her team certainly did! We took every opportunity to test this new massage chair.
1 THE MASSAGE CHAIR
The Osim uLove has eight full-body massage programs, with names like Shoulder Caress, Lumbar Pamper and Butt Cuddle. With each lasting 15min, don’t let the names confuse you. They simply indicate the program’s specific focus while still giving you a head-to-toe rub-down. There’s also an express full-body Signature massage that takes only seven minutes. Additional programs can be downloaded through the uLove smartphone app (available on App Store and Google Play), and synced from your phone to the massage chair via Bluetooth.
2 WHAT WE LOVED
The plush design
With its cushiony headrest and handsome leatherette upholstery, it looks like a luxe business class seat. When the foot massage unit is flipped over and hidden, the uLove becomes a statement armchair in the living room.
The Butt Cuddle program
The most popular with the team, the firm massage for our aching hip and butt muscles – not usually found in other massage chairs – gave the Osim uLove an edge. The foot massage Not only was the foot massage unit extendable to suit users of various heights, it also provided a comprehensive massage for the calves and feet.
The shoulder and neck massage
Firm and thorough, it targeted not just the shoulders and nape, but the shoulder blades as well.
The Signature massage
The seven-minute session was perfect for when we could not spare the full 15min. Although rather brief, it was nevertheless effective enough to leave us feeling invigorated.
The surround audio system
It was as easy as plugging my smartphone into the chair to listen to my own music during a massage. The immersive audio system, with two speakers near my ears, created a relaxing, cocoon-like sanctuary.
No awkward positions
Unlike numerous massage chairs that sometimes pushed up the hips or chest awkwardly, there was no such problem with the uLove.
3 WHAT COULD BE BETTER
The foot massage unit There could have been better padding for the calves. At times, the hard back of the unit dug into my legs during the massage. While not a deal breaker, it was annoying. The Tender Stretch program We felt like it neither massaged nor stretched, and failed to provide any relief.
VERDICT
The price is a little steep, but the Osim uLove provides such a pampering experience with its luxe design and effective massage programs that you’d willingly shell out for it.
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