Which should i buy 'stepper or pedaler' arthritis 63 and weak legs
I used to be toned, but now 63 and weakened legs from arthritis, I need something to regenerate my leg muscles? step or cycle?
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I used to be toned, but now 63 and weakened legs from arthritis, I need something to regenerate my leg muscles? step or cycle?
I'd start with a treadmill that can be set to low speeds. My knee cannot handle high speeds.
If you are very overweight then you need a commercial treadmill that has the torque to handle your weight at walking speeds.
I have a Landice L7 treadmill with the commercial power supply (not the home use power supply): I have had this for over 20 years, and all I have every had to do was lubricate the belt every couple of years. Note that I weighed well over 250 Lb when I got that treadmill (although I was not at my peak of 300+); I'm now a bit above 200 lb (ideal weight is likely about 180 lb).
I'm not a fan of cheap exercise equipment. I broke all kinds of cheap equipment multiple times before I wised up and purchased solid built equipment intended to last a lifetime. But, for just starting out it may be worth buying a cheap model as many people never use their exercise equipment for more than a week or two. Cheap works just fine then.