Elliptical Trainer Discovery
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Elliptical Trainer Discovery
I haven't been on an elliptical trainer in years. Once I discovered the joys of cycling it went out of my thought pattern. But, when I strained the posterior ligaments and tendons on one leg and foot and couldn't ride I was desperate for something cardio and sweaty. Enter the elliptical trainer.
I've had a few sessions now and can feel my feet and ankles getting stronger. I am more stable because of that.
At the same time, depending on just how a person strides, cycling motion can be approximated.
Us older folks sometimes need something that is totally controllable and can help us grow at our own pace. At this point I think I may have found it for me.
I've had a few sessions now and can feel my feet and ankles getting stronger. I am more stable because of that.
At the same time, depending on just how a person strides, cycling motion can be approximated.
Us older folks sometimes need something that is totally controllable and can help us grow at our own pace. At this point I think I may have found it for me.
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You could always try a stepper bike.
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I find myself doing that when I'm in a hurry, walking through the cavern that is our local Wal-Mart. I imagine I must look like John Kleese doing his "Ministry of Silly Walks" skit, but it really eats the distance quick.
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I think I've seen stepper bikes. Not interested.
Yep, I used to walk like that too. Now I am trying to regain strength in the anterior portions of my feet. Requires more leverage than I can manage. Elliptical trainer lets me use as much or as little leverage as appropriate and has no minimum needed just to move.
Yep, I used to walk like that too. Now I am trying to regain strength in the anterior portions of my feet. Requires more leverage than I can manage. Elliptical trainer lets me use as much or as little leverage as appropriate and has no minimum needed just to move.
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Glad to hear you've had good luck with it. You may want to consider adding a Bosu balance trainer or a mini-trampoline with handrail. My wife had both of her knees scoped, needed to build overall leg strength and found both of those very helpful used in conjunction with our elliptical.
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Always get one behind a hot babe. It puts steam in your stride.
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Years ago after knee surgery I used a Nordic Trac during recuperation and recovery...but not for long. Prolly a bit more hazardous than using an elliptical.
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You can get the elliptical and the bike all in one...I've seen one around these parts a few times. It's a double take the first time you see one.
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When I was recovering from my broken pelvis I couldn't put any weight on one leg though so I had to use the stationary recumbent... boy THAT'S embarrassing; except I made sure my crutches were in clear view so no one would mistake me for a tosser.
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The image of someone, especially one of our maturity drooling over someone else's behind is truly unappealing, to say the least. As for Dr. Oz, well....
I promise not to troll again, for at least a good long while.
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I drool regardless of the presence or absence of a backside...
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