This post is all about my review of Phiten necklace which I’ve worn last Sunday for the Mizuno Infinity Race.
As mentioned from my previous post I’ve seen this Phiten necklace on all road races I’ve joined. After seeing these necklaces being worn by a ton of Major League Baseball players I decided to give one of these a try. Elite runners Kara Goucher and Paula Radcliff also uses one. My curiousity lead me to research more on this product and I was surprised to learn that Phiten not only applies titanium to the necklace but to other products as well like compression shorts, tapes, lotion, gloves via Phild Process . According to their website, the thing works by stabilizing the flow of electrical energy through the body through balancing the body’s positive and negative ions. When they are balanced, body muscles are more relaxed.
For the sake of testing this product, I wore it only on the day of the race itself including application of Phiten tapes on my legs (you could check pictures over my post about Mizuno Infinity Post Race Report and notice tapes attached on my legs!) and lotion to identify any noticeable difference on my body. The reason why I did this is because from my experience, my recovery period usually takes 3 to 4 days after the race day. I would usually encounter pains on my legs,back and knees. However, upon using this necklace, I realize that my muscles (especially the legs) were so relaxed that I was able to run for 10km at the oval the following day. I was honestly skeptical about this product at first as I haven’t seen any scientific research done by a reputable third party medical universities to check the claims of the product. However, my findings reveal that it works well for me for this particular test. While I cannot discount the fact that my mind might play a role on the result (placebo effect), I’m seriously considering another test. What if I just create a dummy necklace, coat it with Phiten logos, give two Phiten necklaces to a runner, one with the real product and the other the dummy one and wait for the result. Now that would be the ultimate test!
But for now, I’m happy to say it works fine on my test as it promises. Whether this is just a mental thing or reality is all for you to test. Any Phiten users out there? Please let us know your experience by commenting on this post.
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x59
on Jun 13th, 2009
@ 3:51 pm:
Thanks for the review. I plan to get something for my bum knee and see how it goes.
admin
on Jun 14th, 2009
@ 9:10 am:
Good luck. Hope it also works well on you.
Chris
on Jul 20th, 2009
@ 5:55 pm:
I had to try it out, too. I can’t say that it’s NOT doing anything, and I am skeptical on whether or not there is a placebo effect happening. I play softball and racquetball a lot and I always feel fine after. I have a lot of doubts still, but I don’t know. I do know that it was my birthday over the weekend and I should have been extremely hung over the next day. Nothing. Will have to continue researching.
Rachel
on Oct 12th, 2009
@ 9:10 pm:
I am a runner and I plan to buy a necklace and try it out based on your review. I will let you know. Thanks for the info.
Chris
on Oct 26th, 2009
@ 10:42 pm:
Hi, still don’t know if it does anything - but it looks pretty sweet and so I’m keeping it regardless.
blake
on Dec 9th, 2009
@ 9:05 pm:
u look like a hipie
Pol Gonzales
on Jan 28th, 2010
@ 12:27 pm:
i have been using phiten necklaces and bracelets for almost a year now….and i remember the first time i wore one,i felt dizzy and it was as if my head was growing large….that was how i really felt…but it eventually stabilized.
the effects on are as follows…..eased my muscle pains…stopped my constant headaches,felt more flexible,and i feel more energetic…
i dont care what critics say about phiten…they have all the right,but as for me…PHITEN WORKS!!!!
Pol Gonzales
on Jan 28th, 2010
@ 12:34 pm:
i forgot to mention what kind i am wearing…..i interchange wearing phiten evo racing necklace and bracelet,an x100 titanium necklace and beige 3 line bracelet, and a brown x50 high end necklace and a all titanium bracelet….
may it just be placebo effect or whatever else other say…..PHITEN WORKS FOR ME…..
57 yrs age and still actively competing in practical shooting competitions regularly,taking no medications or supplements….brisk walking 9kms every morning….i believe that is somewhat a feat…
Erik Navarrete
on Jun 3rd, 2010
@ 5:19 am:
I am a phiten (racing evo) user for about 2 week now. I could say that it helps me sustain my energy level when i am doing a work-out e.g. basketball or jogging. at age 48 i must confess that my strenght is not thesame when i was in my 20’s and 30’s. but, when i whenever i wear this necklace i can play in long moments.
Erik Navarrete
on Jun 3rd, 2010
@ 5:23 am:
I am a phiten (racing evo) user for about 2 week now. I could say that it helps me sustain my energy level when i am doing a work-out e.g. basketball or jogging. at age 48 i must confess that my strenght is not thesame when i was in my 20’s and 30’s. but, whenever i wear this necklace i can play in long moments.