How to use it to increase flexibility and strength? I would like to loosen upper and lower leg muscles.
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Before every workout, roll your muscles downward, away from the direction of your heart, and after your workout, roll upwards or toward the direction of your heart. It also helps A LOT to have another person roll out your muscles using the same technique. I hope this helps!
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I'd check out "Bulletproof Your Shoulder" if you want some good rotator cuff exercises. While the bodyblade has been shown to activate the shoulder muscles better than traditional exercises, there is no research showing the bodyblade results in greater strength increases in the shoulder muscles than traditional rehab exercises. Of course you will get more muscle activation in all the shoulder muscles with the bodyblade, that's simply because the joint is being shaken and is trying to stabilize itself - but this doesn't necessarily mean it will make the muscles any stronger than doing traditional shoulder/rotator cuff exercise with a dumbbell. Similarly, let's say you want to make your quads stronger. if I have you shake your leg, you will get more muscle activity in many more leg muscles than if you did the leg extension machine - but then shaking your leg won't make your quads specifically stronger than the progressive resistance exercise provided by the leg extension machine. Having said that, the bodyblade is a great tool, and I would use it (and similar devices) more to enhance dynamic stability of a joint, rather than to outright make a specific muscle group (such as your rotator cuff muscles) a lot stronger. And do keep in mind that what exercise you choose to do depends on your goals (joint stability vs general conditioning vs specific muscle group strengthening). More research will tell the tale - hope this helps.
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Hello, I think you will need to put a hook or something, but will have to put that hook very firm to support your legs weight. I recommend you to use it in a strong door or in any strong bar like the kind when people do Chin-Ups & Pull-Ups, it's easier. I hope I could help you.
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Yes, I've found it build great strength in the hands/fingers/forearms and rapidly. The tension adjustment is a nice feature so you can adjust to your needs. Highly recommended. Don't exercise too much right away so you don't strain a muscle! Just build gradually. All the best...
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You can't. I suppose you could get creative and find some way to attach more weight, but as it is you can't modify it. Although, working out with it long enough and going really fast I'd see little need to add to it, but that's just me.
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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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df106 add leg extension and leg curls to your bench. more information at www.fitnessdestination. com
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I use it for both arms and legs. When I use it for legs my upper thighs are working too. Try adjusting height of chair and tension. Hope this helps.
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I have found this unit to be very effective for stiff/sore muscles. As far as "high strength" - you will not be able to tolerate the strength of this unit when set much higher than half.
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I would say no. It's best for wrapping around both ankles, and doing side, front, or back leg raises. This also strengthen hip muscles.
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yes if you work hard enough. I added arm stretch/ rope to exercise upper body to the machine....
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There is a button in the outside toward the top of each leg. Push it and the legs should release.
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I had physical therapy and therapist had this device in his office. He instructed me how to use it, that is the reason i bought it it.Suggest to visit Physical therapist if you have problem with shoulder rotator calf
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There is a knob on the front of the exerciser. As you spin it to the right, the tension increases. I think it can crank up to a tension level of 5, which is too difficult for me. The first and second tension levels may be appropriate for your elderly mom. I have only used it as an arm exerciser but it can be used for legs as well. There is also a gage showing the speed, the time and the distance.
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Pull it up until the center of the knee exit the circle opening. I use it for my physical therapy for walking all the time, while recovering from a stroke. Works great for me to help stabilize my knee while exercising. Good investment.
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I am 6'4 and this product strengthens you legs. The exercise itself helps burn calories and improves balance which ultimately leads to the increased vertical.
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i put one foot in a handle like a stirrup and do leg presses. With your foot still in the handle you can also lift leg up toward ceiling and lower it slowly. Works great just have to make sure your foot doesn't slide out of handle.