Oxycise Review
What You Should Know
Oxycise is a program of breathing and tensing presented in tape or DVD format. According to the company, Oxycise can increase blood flow and burn up to 140% more calories than through regular exercise. Oxycise can be seen in TV commercials and is also marketed online. There are two different Oxycise programs: the standard mode for those of regular abilities and the Easy Does It mode for those who have restricted mobility or the elderly.
Oxycise has an official website and all tapes and DVDís can be purchased through the website or from several retailers. The tapes and DVDís range in price from approximately $20 to $30 with additional programs available for adding on.
We were disappointed to not find the company offering a money-back guarantee. We like to see a guarantee because it not only helps the consumer to purchase the product with confidence knowing that they can get their money back but it also shows that the manufacturer stands behind its products. The website does include several customer testimonials which may give an indication of how well the Oxycise program works.
Ingredients
Not applicable.
Product Features
There have been many studies done on controlled breathing and its effect on increasing blood flow and energy, but there does not appear to be any credible support for its effect on weight loss. The Oxycise website does not thoroughly explain how the program would increase weight loss or how much weight one could expect to lose over time on the program. Many other exercise and wellness programs use controlled breathing, such as meditation and yoga.
The tensing part of the Oxycise program targets certain groups of muscles to tense and release. This works out each muscle group and builds muscle and definition. There is substantial evidence in the exercise industry to prove this assertion.
Advantages
- Easy program to follow.
- Can be used by anyone, including pregnant women and the elderly.
- Tapes and DVDís are relatively inexpensive.
Disadvantages
- The program itself does not appear to have been thoroughly tested for effectiveness.
- There is no set program with specific weight loss goals.
- No money-back guarantee offered by the manufacturer.
- There are exercise program tapes and DVDís that are less expensive.
Conclusion
Oxycise will appeal to those who want to lose weight without the bother of monitoring food intake or exercising strenuously. Following the program is easy and has no harmful side effects so there is little risk in trying it. However, there simply is not enough clinical evidence to show that controlled breathing has any effect on weight loss. There are, however, several weight loss supplements on the market today that do contain clinically-proven ingredients such as green tea made by companies that offer a money-back guarantee. Oxycise may prove a stress-relieving and calming program in addition to these weight loss aids.
