Comments on: FMS & CFS

By: tiffani_700

tiffani_700 — Mon, 27 Oct 2003 17:32:01 +0000

In a message dated 9/28/00 10:00:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
Sharpcats@… writes:
<< The seat is closer to the floor and the
pedals are way out in front at about the same distance from the floor. The
seat adjusts forward or back to match your leg length and the amount of bend
possible for me. To start with, I had the seat well back until I was more
flexible. So in essence you are pushing out and back as opposed to up and
down. It still gives me a workout and uses the leg muscles that are so weak
in my case. But it doesn’t stress or hyperextend my hip or knee joints at
all.
Hello,
That was helpful Pam. I’ve seen those, and tried them. I noticed a lady
reading a couple chapters in her book, while bicycle riding. A feat I’d
never dreamed of… I have tried the bike, just didn’t know it was a ..what you said. (Recumbent)

Take Care
Mary Ann in Fla

By: tiffani_700

tiffani_700 — Sat, 04 Oct 2003 13:39:27 +0000

In a message dated 9/9/00 5:21:18 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Sharpcats@…
writes:
<< For me it is 100 times better than a regular
stationary bike and I noticed a difference in flexibility and muscle
strength. Who knows, after a year on that, I may be able to walk well
enough
to use that form of exercise too. Hang in there.
Thanks Pam,
A recumbent bike is one that the handlebars move when you pedal? I’ve tried
those. Hope soon you’ll be up to types of exercise you feel best with. I
like walks, and weights, expressive dance like jazzercise.
Take Care,
Love Mary Ann

By: gaston800

gaston800 — Fri, 26 Sep 2003 13:02:22 +0000

I got last year a machine called Chi Machine which is great to oxygenate the
body (5 min. on it equals 30 min. of aerobic exercise). I thought it would
be good for my mother who had knee surgery (she is 87 yrs. Old) and also has
arthritis. She used to walk with a cane, but after a few days on the machine
(she does 30 min. morning and 30 min. evening) she doesn’t need a cane any
more; she also said she was able to lose 20 lb. and will not miss a day on it
as it is the only exercise she can do. My brothers and sisters (3 of them)
have also tried and got theirs immediately. I use mine for relaxation
purposes mainly; it improves sleep and gives a lymph massage among many other
things!
Teresa