How little and how great resistance does this offer. My mom had a stroke and needs to get her right leg in shape.
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It will adjust from ' free wheeling' to a fair amount of resistance, -I'd say enough for your purpose. My other half uses it after knee replacement, and she is satisfied with it. I'm not sure it would hold up to a cycler's training regimen.
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It can be tightened, but there's no measuring device to indicate the level of tightness. I have used it almost daily since I had total joint replacement on my left knee last December and it has really helped. When I started physical therapy at the hospital facility, the therapists were surprised at how far advanced the knee was and attributed it to the Restorator Bike. Please wish your Mother good luck from me.
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Resistance can be regulated by moving the restorator bike closer, or farther away from the user.
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Resistance can be adjysted. My husband used it for arm strength and it worked out just fine - he met the ot goals within the allotted time.
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You will feel the use of it all over. There are no resistance settings on the cheapest models. I think you get some cardio work done by using this. It all depends on how you use it and leaning way back and way forward, you will feel it. For the price it is a good deal.
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I didn't realize you couldn't put more resistance on it than cycle at it's own pace. But, hey it's movement, and I know I'll be using it more than the one which requires you to cycle it. It just would have been nice to have the option, when you felt a little more energetic. Ha But I just got my machine today and I need to post a question, may not be the right place, but does anyone have one that stops moving periodically. Just wondering if this one has a short, or it just does that.
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I llllllove my xiser!!! You can control your speed. You can increase the tension to go slower. I even dance on mine! You can really do anything you want with this little gem. I need to make a video of how I use it because I don't just sprint. When I have a back flare up I do go slow, but I also use it to do HIIT one minute fast one minute slow and I use the loosest tension for that. I work my arms continually and I do use hand weights!
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My 81 yr old mother said it supported her back and relieved the aches. She does have a bad back and that was one of the reasons I selected it. Combine that with the fact I purchased it due to her impending knee surgery and knew she would need the leg support. It worked wonderfully. In fact she has left it in her living room and is using is as a recliner.
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It has been a while since I ordered and returned this item. I ordered it for my wife because of back surgeries and "weak legs", but she didn't get to try it since it was the wrong model. Some of the reviews at the time of ordering complained about it being one speed and therefore making it difficult to pedal on hills and inclines. Depending on your child's age it could be a good way to strengthen her legs. Being a retired spec. Ed. teacher, I know this type of exercise is important, but I don't know her particular circumstances. If she has a physical therapist, they would be the best to give advice. Hope this helps. It has been a while since I ordered and returned this item. I ordered it for my wife because of back surgeries and "weak legs", but she didn't get to try it since it was the wrong model. Some of the reviews at the time of ordering complained about it being one speed and therefore making it difficult to pedal on hills and inclines. Depending on your child's age it could be a good way to strengthen her legs. Being a retired spec. Ed. teacher, I know this type of exercise is important, but I don't know her particular circumstances. If she has a physical therapist, they would be the... » Read More It has been a while since I ordered and returned this item. I ordered it for my wife because of back surgeries and "weak legs", but she didn't get to try it since it was the wrong model. Some of the reviews at the time of ordering complained about it being one speed and therefore making it difficult to pedal on hills and inclines. Depending on your child's age it could be a good way to strengthen her legs. Being a retired spec. Ed. teacher, I know this type of exercise is important, but I don't know her particular circumstances. If she has a physical therapist, they would be the best to give advice. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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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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i think you can either concentrate on working your legs or your core muscles...once you get momentum, it would be a solid workout for your core...i just tried it with no leg involvement and it was easy to maintain momentum...good luck and i hope you find this helpful and enjoy your machine...dt
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It is a very nice passive exerciser that I bought for my wife and her restless legs. Does seem to help with that and certainly improves circulation in the legs and feet but it has not had any effect or our weight at all.
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Im not home now but im 5 foot 1 inches tall and i dont pull it all the way forward. The resistance is pretty tough on level 1 though. Just FYI. Mu husband doesnt think so but hes a marathon runner. Im only a halfarathoner. Lol. My 12 year old can touch the pedals from the front spot but resistance gives about a level 2 to 3 type workout even whwn set on level 1.
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Yes it is really very good. I am in my 60s and try to work out on it between 1 to 2 hours, and I am only on the second setting for resistance.
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It depends on the resistance you select. Most importantly, you will tone your leg if you follow the instructions.
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It can be used depending on the prosthesis. Standing would be the greatest challenge. However , depending on your leg strength it can be used on a low speed. It goes from 1 to 24. I use it at 15 and get decent vibration. Additionally, there are sitting and push up type positions that it can be used for to exercise other parts of the body.
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Your mom can use this very easily. I'm 56 and have rheumatoid arthritis, and have no trouble using it. It pushes very easily.
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I am a medium-built woman and I found it too easy. They don't have much resistance at all. As pointed out by another person, they are not marked, there is no scale mentioned. And I suspect they will loosen up too after some use. I returned the pair I bought.I guess, it depends on what you are looking for - something simple for mild exercise of your hands, or something 'tighter' for a good exercise.
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Hi Laura, I just put it on the lowest tension setting, and I feel like the wheel is sliding partly from momentum (so it's easy)...however, the wheel inside is kind of heavy so starting it going might take a little strength...not a lot...but I don't know how weak your mother is. Also, keep in mind that the machine itself is very heavy, and I doubt you mom would be able to move it around the house. The $40 machine I got from Dick's Sporting goods has little tension, but is also unpleasant to pedal because it gets 'stuck' at the top and bottom of the cycle. I would recommend asking someone who wrote a review about giving it to an elderly parent...I think that would give you a better view of the Magnetrainer's usefulness in the situation than my conjecture. Best, Dmitry
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I have had a stroke and only the L side of the pelvic floor muscles respond with manual Kegels. The entire pelvic floor muscles contract involuntarily with the Apex and I noticed improvement after just one wk of use of the Apex