Pedal exerciser

Bones, joints and muscles
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Has anyone used a stationary pedal exerciser, I can't afford a stationary bicycle but this is something I can afford. Just wondering I've read a few articles saying they are a good way to get a low impact workout for hip replacement rehabilitation

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Hi, not sure wot you mean but - I certainly, at the magic six weeks next Saturday, plan to go gym to the stationary exercise bike, which I enjoy!

I also plan to do treadmill, but WALKING, and plan to run on it maybe in a months time, eg at 10 weeks.

Fingers vcrossed for both of us and recovery!

Mic

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The best way I can describe a pedal exerciser is it looks like a small stand with bicycle pedals on it, no seat or handlebars just the pedal portion. I've seen them online and they are relatively inexpensive.

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From your description, I find it hard to imagine really being able to use a 'pedal exerciser' for very long, or even at all ~ how does one keep one's balance with no seat or handlebars?

It may be perfectly OK, but I'd advise trying to find online reports of their use, & how easy/effective they are (I say all this because I myself have once or twice be a victim of wasting my ££ on something that sounded quite magic in the advert!!).

Cheers.

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You don't stand up on it, you sit on a chair and use it.  It does exercise the legs and is specially for people who are disabled or just want to watch tv and exercise at the same time.

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You don't sit on it, it sits on the floor. you sit in a chair and pit you feet on the pedals and pedal like a regular stationary bike if I could post a photo I would but you can Google pedal exerciser to see what it looks like

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Hi it all depends on how your feeling I guess!! But am looking into having hydrotherapy! As I love water!I might have to have my knee done on the same side as my hip!then wait till my other hip and knee are done! So totally bionic!! Regards Amanda

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Hi Susan,

No need for a photie, as your explanation makes sense (& I've already got an exercise bike).  Thanks; & good luck.

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Hi susan yes my son got me one and found it helped me alot.....i still use it now ...good luck debs