Stationary exercise bikes
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Hi all
i see lots if you are using exercise bikes. Can you recommend any of particular make? I went on amazon but there are so many. Am I right in thinking that the more exercise you do the stronger you get? I find if I stand for a while is ache badly. I am 5 weeks Monday post op.
hilary
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tashipenny hilary02336
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my bike is Active brand magnetic resistance type
penny
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Paulus1949 hilary02336
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There is a good value mid range bike with an excellent console showing HR, BMI,calories bunt ,avg speed,
distance and much more..cost around £200..I liked it so much I bought one for my daughter as well,thoroughly recommend this one.
Paul.
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tashipenny hilary02336
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ali2301 hilary02336
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Maybe you could ask your physio. My physio dept has a small gym attached and if yours does too, you could maybe try one under the supervision of a physio to ensure you aren't likely to hurt yourself in any way.
Good luck xx
cathy73878 hilary02336
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i bought an inexpensive model, and like you I was 5 weeks post op. Paid about NZ $200, which would be about £100. Didn't want to spend too much as wasn't sure how much I would use it. But it's in the living room and I use it for 5-6 minutes twice a day, so it was money well spent. I'm now 13 weeks post op. and have really benefitted as in addition to doing the usual hip exercises, the bike helps build the leg muscles. Good if you can't go for a walk because of bad weather, etc.
They have height adjustable seats, so try it out doing one pedal rotation with your unoperated leg to make sure you've got it right. I mostly use mine on the lowest resistance and work up to the next level when I feel I can manage it.
If you go for a second hand bike, make sure you try it out first. Mine has an odometer reading which can't be changed, so that will be an indication of how much it use a bike has had.
As for your discomfort with standing, that will lessen as your muscles get stronger. I was walking without assistance around home and at work at 5 weeks, but using 1 crutch and a week later a walking stick when on exercise walks. A couple of weeks later didn't need any support.