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Elliptical pedal under desk machine

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BadlyDrawnBadger7lbsRestart March 2025
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I’m looking forward some exercise I can do at home that’s non-weight bearing and have seen an elliptical pedal machine that seems to be aimed at seniors / arthritis sufferers etc.

Has anyone got one? Ever used one? I think I’d prefer one that you have to put some effort in yourself rather than it just moving your legs for you, so interested in recommendations if anyone has one!

Thank you!

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I haven't got one BDB I used one years ago during physiotherapy but my hips didn't like the angle.

I believe our springersrule has used one:)

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springersruleModerator76kg

Hi BDB, yes i've used a very basic one. I got it to help with my muscle strength when I broke my knee and had to wait for a replacement. I'll put a link at the end of the reply for the one I got.

The thing I like about mine is that you can have it at whatever distance from the chair you are sitting on that suits your legs. Also you can easily alter the resistance xx

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BadlyDrawnBadger7lbsRestart March 2025 in reply tospringersrule

That’s great - thank you. I’m weighing up whether to get a pedal one or one of the elliptical ones that sort of move for you. I guess for strengthening my legs either is good, but for any cardio benefit the pedal ones are better? And cheaper!

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springersruleModerator76kg in reply toBadlyDrawnBadger

I agree with you. I bought mine purely to help with my legs so didn't want to spend a lot if it wasn't going to work for me. I still have it ready for when i've recovered from this latest knee replacement :-) xx

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