I'm elderly, does this take a lot of leg strength to use?
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On the lowest setting, no. You basically push your hips forward while squeezing your buttocks. This contraption is amazing! only thing i have found to actually help me. Good luck
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It is adjustable, you can use the least resistance and increase it as you get stronger. You basically have to be able to squeeze your upper thighs.
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Yes it does and I am elderly also. I could not use it with out making my hip hurt although I do believe it would be of great help if it were not for the fact that I need a hip replacement. I gave it to my daughter.
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Sarah, It depends on your leg strength. Seems to me there is not enough movement going on when I use mine. I slip the device little higher on my thighs so I could feel muscles working. Hope this helps. Best of luck.
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YES I do not recommend this product to anyone especially a elderly person. I think you would injure yourself .Don't waste your money on this I am 57 years old and I am fairly strong . the product is hard to use. Ask your doctor about the educator for pelvic floor therapy it does work for most people and you don't need a lot of strength to use it. My physical therapist recommended it. You can buy it online and it is real cheap I hope this helps you
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it is not for people with balance problems like myself. it has nice big wheels to go over rougher ground. some older people just need a bit of strength help. like a tricycle it is more tippy than 4 wheels for sure.
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it is very low to the ground not sure how many inches but for an older person it could be difficult.
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Yes, the whole movement starts with a strong push downwards with your legs. Once that first movement the rest is relatively easy but the first push is strong.
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Yes, as per other answers. But it's not easy for many kids. No knee joints so legs tend to stick straight out. My grand kids don't mind.
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Yes. I purchased it for my mother, who's 87 and this was one of her main concerns, as she was having lots of balance issues. She was 'very' pleased with the quality of the product.
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Ronald, tell you the truth I haven't used it for my legs yet. I've had to really bad knee injurys, however I will be using it soon for my rehab. The over all use of this system is Great. I wish it came with the video's. Hope this helps.
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I am 60 and this has increased my upper body strength trremendously. I wok in a nursing home and have seen positive changes in my lifting abilities I didn't have before using this system.
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I loaned mine to my elderly neighbor and she could not lift it. I really like it for myself because you canset the resistance. I believe you would have difficulty with any unit that is too light to hold its place on the flooring. I believe your mother would NOT be able to move the unit
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I'm 81 and I have no trouble using it, however if you arthritis in your hands it would be difficult and it is heavy.
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Depends how flexible you are. I am 73 and as long as you can sit and bend your legs you should be able to get them on. There are several excellent videos on the internet addressing this issue and will give you some good ideas.
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Yes!That was a problem for me initially. After my brother went out of town, I discovered that if I placed one hand on the grip bar and the other hand on the bar where u actually hooked your legs, it became as easy as pie.
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It took my husband 45 minutes to put it together but he's Mr. Handyman. If you know how to use basic tools, like a screwdriver and wrench and maybe have an extra set of hands around, you should be able to do it. yes, I'm in my 60's and this machine is great, particularly because it's up off the floor, which is what I needed. My only criticism is that the resistance is pretty low. I'm not in shape at all but could use more resistance.
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I bought this for my 82 year old Dad. Does not take a lot of strength. He loves it!!
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It's possible but not because of the design of the machine. If the user is unsteady on their feet, they might want to put a chair next to the machine and hold on to it. I'm 68 and have no trouble at all with feeling as if I'm going to fall. It's a great machine.
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I'm 55 and I use it. It takes getting used to. I started with the treadmill alone until I built up some stamina.
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No, but you can pull up arm and leg exercises on the internet. I think you will find it very exercise friendly. The piece in the back of the chair is to keep you setting correctly with good posture. I find this very helpful.