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Any risks of exercise bikes use by elderly? |
any side-effects, precautions, risks of moderate use of exercise bikes by elderly (male/female, 50-70 Yrs)? do we need to consult a orthopaeditian before using it? You should consult your GP before any type of diet, and it depends on how old you are! I'd say talk to your doctor just to be safe, if you have a condition you may need to take it slow, it may also create a need to change your medication doses. That said, I don't see why there would be if you're healthy. However if for some reason it doesn't feel right talk to your doctor. If everything feels fine then go for it, it'll help keep you healthy. Oh, and if you want a low impact workout which can help with arthritis try Tai Chi. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/tai_chi... Try a reclining/recumbent exercise bike. It has a back to the seat and is positioned on an angle relieving lower back stress, is easier to mount, and very appropriate for elderly and rehab patients. Lessens the possibility for injury. Of course, discuss it with your doctor first if there are underlying health issues. I鈥檓 one of the writers for Gilbert Guide (the foremost resource for everything senior care), and I鈥檝e done quite a bit of research on exercises for elderly people. It is perfectly safe for an elderly person to use an exercise bike. In fact, this is one of the best forms of aerobic exercise because it鈥檚 far gentler than alternative machinery and delivers a low impact cardiovascular workout that鈥檚 kind to the joints and ligaments. One should always consult their primary doctor before initiating any new fitness regime. The doctor will most likely ask him if he experiences any pain in his chest during exercise or otherwise, if he ever gets dizzy during exercise or otherwise, if he has a blood pressure of heart condition or if he has a bone or joint problem that is exacerbated during exercise. If you answer yes to any of those questions, the doctor will have very specific recommendations for acceptable forms of exercise. If you answer no to those questions, I suggest: 鈥?Consider a recumbent exercise bike. This type of bike has a reclined seat so that the rider is leaned up against the back with his legs directed outward. Not only is this position comfortable and ideal for people with lower back pain or balance issues, it also makes the hands accessible. Most people find it easier to exercise if they can keep their minds busy with something like reading. 鈥?Look for one with a heart rate control to make sure he isn鈥檛 overworking himself. 鈥?Make sure the flywheel and/or fans are adequately covered. 鈥?Start slow鈥攖en minutes at a slow pace and then build up. Another great option for an elderly exerciser is yoga (or tai chi). Not only is this form of exercise gentle and wonderful for the joints, it鈥檚 also beneficial for the mind. You can read more about yoga for seniors by clicking on this link. http://www.gilbertguide.com/blog/2006/11... If you have any questions I may be able to answer for you, please don鈥檛 hesitate to email me at info@GilbertGuide.com. Best of luck! Lori www.GilbertGuide.com www.GilbertGuide.com The same as with anyone else. Just be sure you are able to cope with the work out you intend to do. It takes time and you have to build up your fitness and effort levels. First: Get the bike propely adjusted to avoid injury: Seat height, handelbar heights, and all those other adjustment your exercise bike has. If poperly adjusted, you will avoid injuries and add comfort to your riding time. Second: Work out slowly at first, keep a pace you are able to sustain for about 25 to 30 minutes. So go SLOWLY at first, until you can reach that time limit. When you do, once again, slowly, increase your pedaling (effort) rythm. You should never get totaly winded. Using a pulsometer could be of great benefit, but if not, keep your effort at a level where you can say a full sentence without getting to winded. If you can only say a few words and need to catch your breath, you are overdoing it. Workout 3 times a week. Slowly work your resistance so you can work out three times a week at a good pace (as describe above). Take your rest days seriously, as they are as important as your work out days. Our bodies get fit while recuperating! Use the rest days to just rest, or to do some other type of exercises like walking, or some upper body muscle toning, etc. Allways warm up and cool down when you exercise, and do some stretch exercises before and specialy after you work out. Only a few minutes are needed and they will keep you away from injuries and muscle fatigue. Forget about:"no pain no gain". It is rubbish! Do enjoy the exercise you get form the bike, it is great for your health, it can be fun to do (Should be). Ask all you need, specialy at the bike shop where you buy the bike, they should be glad to help out, if not, go to another store. They should help adjusting the bike and explainig everything you need to know. So do not be shy and ask. Enjoy! It is a great exercise and not that hard to do. |
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