I bought myself a new toy. :o

Well, it's not a toy but something just for me but it will help me get stronger, help my legs not be so spazzy and weak, and help with my balance.

I bought a Theracycle 200.

Theracycle 2 - Recumbent Exercise Bike | Theracycle

This bike is a miracle for me. I've had it a week and can already tell an improvement. There are lots of youtube videos about it so if you want to see it in motion just watch one of them.

The company is based out of Massachusetts and the folks there are super friendly and helpful. They gave me several references from people who had purchased the bike and I called two of them. One lady lives right here in Atlanta. She has MS, too, and raved about it. The other man has MS, also, and he lives in Massachusetts. He also gave a glowing review.

Can you tell I'm excited to have it?! :D

It is something to be excited about; especially if after only a week you can feel an improvement. Really is great news.

Keep on biking.....


Gerry

I have a SciFit recumbent stepper machine. I try to use mine every day.

I love having my own machine here at home. I don't have to wait for one at a gym, and I don't have to worry about getting on the machine after some sweaty guy got off of it.

I was concerned that I'd be sore and that it would impair my walking even more but it's just the opposite. I can feel the muscle in my leg (thigh specifically) is getting a good workout. I can get up from a seated position with less effort than before. Small thing, I know, but I'll take it!!

I started out doing 5 minutes at 3 mph (twice a day) and today I did 15 minutes at 5 mph......and felt like I could do more but I'm doing this 3 X a day so I'm just going to increase the time and mph gradually. Small steps! ;)

I bought a couple of these for here & parents house.
I'm a para so i have it on desk & crank for upper body & wow it hits every muscle better then anything including weights.
Also have the ergo handles on 1 which are worth it for hand cranking.
Confess it's been collecting dust past couple years cause life got busy.
Kitty- great move getting to "move"! Exercise improves entire body.

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EddieF, this has been the best purchase I have ever made. I've only been using it for about 2 weeks so far and I'm up to 18 minutes @ 8 mph 3 times a day. I feel like I could do 9 or 10 mph but don't want to push it too fast too soon. My arms and legs are already sore but I'm just going to push through it. I'm adding 3 minutes each day to each workout I do.

I feel SO much better with regular exercise. I used to go to the gym with my late husband and walk on the treadmill for 2 hours at a time.....nonstop. I miss that so much. But this bike works both your upper and lower body at the same time and I can really feel it today.

They also make a Theracycle 100 that wheelchair users can use. All their products get good reviews. Theracycle 1 - Leg Exercise Equipment | Theracycle

Happy exercising! :)

Kitty,

Just keeping up your routine is really quite an accomplishment.

I checked out the info site you listed. It really looks good. It is a bit more expensive for someone like me, who has a tendency to have good intentions but not disciplined. Anything I have picked up in the past very soon just gets dusted only. My hip/groin, legs and feet deal with painful issues including PN. My balance is really taking a hit, including muscle leg pain.

Can you tell, I'm trying to talk myself into trying this. I wish there was an exercise equipment store that I could first try this out rather than have it shipped. Hmmmmmm !!!!!!????????


Gerry

I sent you a PM! :)

Worst Flare Ever
 

Not such good news.....

I've had the absolute worst flare I've ever had with MS. So bad that I lost total use of my hands and arms and legs for about two days. My Neuro ordered a 5 day IV Slumedrol course and, of course, after the first two days I felt fantastic then came the let down. At least I knew to expect it this time. I have 1 last day of it on Monday and I hope to start feeling better.

All of this prompted home health to be set up and now I have PT, OT and Home Health Nurse Practioner and a Social Worker to evaluate what I will need in the future.

The PT has said that this bike is not serving it's purpose and I could get something much less expensive and have the same results. So......my oldest son thinks I should try to sell it and keep the proceeds until we determine what will serve me best.

Anyone interested in this bike? :D

Kitty I bought one also this past Dec. 2016. I love it. It has helped with the spasm also helped get my legs a little trim down. What I love is that you have complete control of its use. A little at a time or more, up to you. Some days I use it more some days I can't use it. I believe more ms patients should look into this bike.
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