I purchased this handy exercise device a month ago, and thought I'd share my experience.
Like so many, a slow disintegration of my walking ability continues to offer challenges on a daily basis. I loved the elliptical machine at the local fitness center, but I had to give it up 10 years ago. The loss of nerve sensation in the legs has been distressing.
I usually spend at least a couple hours a day at the computer, and I thought this device could possibly help. Amazon had it as a daily special for $184 (normally $250), but I was able to score one for $170 after a trip to the "scratch and dent" warehouse. Add in my prime discount and it was $160.
It has 10 intensity levels, and a tracker for "strides" taken. I started at 1, with 1000 strides forward and then 1000 strides backward, per day, 10,000 strides per week. After a week I moved up to intensity 2, then 3, then 4, then 5. The first week was tough, with lots of stops, but the past three weeks I've flown!
I've noticed my walking movement is "more normal" (or what I remember as normal) when I'm first done, although it diminishes as the day goes on. However, I am getting better each week, and it can't hurt. At least now my time on the computer is productive!
Someone else might find this useful.
Like so many, a slow disintegration of my walking ability continues to offer challenges on a daily basis. I loved the elliptical machine at the local fitness center, but I had to give it up 10 years ago. The loss of nerve sensation in the legs has been distressing.
I usually spend at least a couple hours a day at the computer, and I thought this device could possibly help. Amazon had it as a daily special for $184 (normally $250), but I was able to score one for $170 after a trip to the "scratch and dent" warehouse. Add in my prime discount and it was $160.
It has 10 intensity levels, and a tracker for "strides" taken. I started at 1, with 1000 strides forward and then 1000 strides backward, per day, 10,000 strides per week. After a week I moved up to intensity 2, then 3, then 4, then 5. The first week was tough, with lots of stops, but the past three weeks I've flown!
I've noticed my walking movement is "more normal" (or what I remember as normal) when I'm first done, although it diminishes as the day goes on. However, I am getting better each week, and it can't hurt. At least now my time on the computer is productive!
Someone else might find this useful.
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