If we become concerned about you or anyone else while using one of our services, we will act in line with our safeguarding policy and procedures. This may involve sharing this information with relevant authorities to ensure we comply with our policies and legal obligations.
Find out how to let us know if you're concerned about another member's safety.
Find out how to let us know if you're concerned about another member's safety.
Exercise Equipment
Options
HanzRolo
Community member Posts: 60 Courageous
My chronic pain limits my walking and standing and I've noticed that I've gone up 2 sizes in trousers. I don't have scales (I think I'd be very depressed if I saw how much I weigh now). I've tried cutting back on food, but it's exercise I'm struggling with.
I've seen the mini exercise bikes that are just peddles. Has anyone used them and if so, do you have a recommendation on a model to purchase so I can just sit and peddle while watching TV or the likes. Or are there any other things you'd recommend? It's chronic lower back pain and sciatica down both of my legs that is what's limiting me.
Thank you
I've seen the mini exercise bikes that are just peddles. Has anyone used them and if so, do you have a recommendation on a model to purchase so I can just sit and peddle while watching TV or the likes. Or are there any other things you'd recommend? It's chronic lower back pain and sciatica down both of my legs that is what's limiting me.
Thank you
Tagged:
Comments
-
Hello @HanzRolo
Sorry you didn't receive a response here, how is everything going?
I use an exercise bike which was easy to set up and is simple to use. It's hard to recommend anything without knowing your budget but I would advise maybe having a look at the Argos website. They often have plenty of reviews and quick delivery.Online Community CoordinatorConcerned about another member's safety or wellbeing? Flag your concerns with us.
Did you receive a helpful reply to your discussion? Fill out our feedback form and let us know about it. -
Hi @Ross_Scope
That's ok, it was just in case anyone else had experience with mini exercise bikes as I've seen a few on Argos already
I tried using a friend's exercise bike before my chronic pain set in. Even with changing the settings for the seat, my knee kept locking. I wasn't sure if the mini ones you can just put in front of your own chair while watching TV or in front of a proper chair would be better for the back support.
I'm dyspraxic so I have had recommendations of swimming as it gentle or cycling, but I can't swim or cycle with my balance/coordination struggles. I have a fear of walking by myself, so I'm trying to find things I can do in my house to try to build my leg muscles and try to lose some weight too.
Thanks for the suggestions -
@HanzRolo
that sort of exercise bike does sound like it might be good for you, have you tried looking at clips of them on YouTube to get a greater idea of how they work and look in use?
Online Community CoordinatorConcerned about another member's safety or wellbeing? Flag your concerns with us.
Did you receive a helpful reply to your discussion? Fill out our feedback form and let us know about it. -
@Ross_Scope I haven't, but that's a good idea. I know my gran had a set to try to keep herself fit when she was in her 90s, so I thought that if she could do it then I could too. That was a while ago now though so I wasn't sure if there were any particular models people used that were better than others
-
Regarding brands and models @HanzRolo, I'm not sure to be honest, I can't even remember the model of my exercise bike Do you have a local sports shop? They might be able to advise or perhaps even show you the sort of thing you're looking for.
Online Community CoordinatorConcerned about another member's safety or wellbeing? Flag your concerns with us.
Did you receive a helpful reply to your discussion? Fill out our feedback form and let us know about it. -
@Ross_Scope Thank you. I think I'll have a look again at the ones on Argos and see if there are any videos of people using them. I know my parents have a fancy one, but I definitely don't have their budget or the room in our flat to put one up Maybe if I find a good one I'll put the recommendation in here for someone else to find later
Brightness
Categories
- All Categories
- 13.4K Start here and say hello!
- 7.1K Coffee lounge
- 107 Games lounge
- 486 Cost of living
- 4.6K Disability rights and campaigning
- 1.9K Research and opportunities
- 230 Community updates
- 9.7K Talk about your situation
- 2.1K Children, parents, and families
- 1.6K Work and employment
- 810 Education
- 1.7K Housing and independent living
- 1.4K Aids, adaptations, and equipment
- 672 Dating, sex, and relationships
- 377 Exercise and accessible facilities
- 859 Transport and travel
- 32.3K Talk about money
- 4.6K Benefits and financial support
- 5.3K Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- 17.3K PIP, DLA, and AA
- 5.1K Universal Credit (UC)
- 6.5K Talk about your impairment
- 1.8K Cerebral palsy
- 891 Chronic pain and pain management
- 187 Physical and neurological impairments
- 1.1K Autism and neurodiversity
- 1.3K Mental health and wellbeing
- 329 Sensory impairments
- 835 Rare, invisible, and undiagnosed conditions
Complete our feedback form and tell us how we can make the community better.