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Mini pedal exercisers have a variety of uses, from simple workouts to playing an important role in rehabilitation. But with so many on the market, it can be difficult to choose the right one for your specific needs.
Access Health is proud to bring customers a great range of high-quality pedal machines, from popular brands such as BODYWORX and CanDo, as well as our in-house Access supply. This blog will help you know what specific features to look out for, as well as some tips and tricks on using them to full effect.
Let’s get started!
If you aren’t familiar, mini pedal exercisers are compact, rounded devices designed for use on the floor (for feet) or on a table (for hands). These low-impact devices can be used at home or in the office to simulate cycling motions and improve your muscle tone and cardiovascular health.
Quality pedal exercisers will feature differing levels of resistance that can be easily adjusted to suit different fitness and recovery goals. Whether you are looking to stay active while sitting at work or want to use them as an aid in recovering from surgery or injury, their light weight and portability make them an accessible option for any user.
Pedal exercise machines are designed to be easy to use, whether you’re working your arms or legs with them. Simply place the device on a flat surface (either the floor or a desk at elbow height) and adjust the level of resistance using the dial or knob provided.
If working your arms, sit straight while facing the exerciser and hold onto the grips with both hands. Pedal forwards (or backwards) using your wrists and elbows, but try not to move your shoulders or allow your upper body to twist–this will ensure your arms are doing most of the work.
If you are working your legs, slide your feet into the pedals, underneath the adjustable straps. Like with your arms, try to pedal using your legs without relying on your upper body to get the most benefit.
Of course, your practitioner may develop a specific plan for your exercise that may involve using the machine differently–always follow their instructions, and don’t try adding or altering the exercises unless they have told you to do so.
If you want to buy a pedal machine for home use or as part of a clinical setup, make sure to get one with the features you need to use one effectively.
Here are some elements to keep an eye out for!
The ability to travel with and use floor pedal exercisers is a huge part of what makes them such a benefit for anyone going through rehabilitation, or just looking to keep moving while sedentary at work or home.
When browsing through pedal exercise machines, make sure to check their weights to ensure you can comfortably carry them as needed. If you are using them at home or work, a device that folds up for easy storage is also a good idea, as you don’t want to be tripping over them when they’re not in use.
Like with a full-size bike or cycling machine, non-slip textures on the pedals can go a long way to making your sessions more comfortable, while also improving your stability and safety.
Pedals and grips that are made from materials like silicone and other rubbers will help prevent your feet from slipping while the device is in use, although we always recommend wearing shoes suitable for exercise, like runners, while pedalling. If you are really concerned, look for added features like adjustable straps for further safety.
If pedal exercise machines don’t have options for adjusting the resistance of the pedals, then they won’t do you any good at building your muscles or helping in your recovery journey. Pedal machines can usually have their resistance adjusted using a knob or dial at the front, allowing you to gradually progress to harder and harder intensities as your rehabilitation program progresses.
Your physiotherapist will advise you on how often to adjust the resistance and how hard you need to go. Like you would with any recovery programme, make sure to stick to your chosen professional’s guidance so you don’t overdo it or wear yourself out too quickly.
The portability of floor pedal exercisers makes them great for use just about anywhere, including the workplace. However, while you might not mind the constant whirr some pedal machines make, your coworkers might find it a little more distracting!
If you plan on using your device anywhere that others are present, it will be worth your while to choose one that has a marketed ‘quiet use’ feature or description. These pedal machines will be designed to operate at a whisper, allowing you to pedal under your work desk without bothering others in the room.
Whether you are progressing through professional rehabilitation or just working on your fitness on your own time, being able to track your progress is essential. Many top-quality pedal devices will have built-in progress trackers, either through a simple LCD display or a more advanced computer system.
These trackers can help monitor:
Some may even have the option to cycle through all at once, giving you a good overall look at how you are tracking without having to manually change each display.
Here at Access Health, our stock of mini pedal exercisers is sure to have something for everyone.
Let’s take a look at some of the machines we are currently offering!
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No matter if you are outfitting a brand new clinic or just want one for personal use at home, Access Health’s range of hand and foot pedal exercisers all have a great selection of useful features you can count on. Whether you want a lightweight exerciser you can travel with or a heavy-duty version for professional use in a medical setting, we have the right one for your needs here.
Browse online and shop securely right here, and feel free to get in touch with us using our enquiry form or by calling us on 9878 1399 or 1300 659 540. We can help you choose the best product from our collection, answer any questions you may have, and point you towards other gym and home exercise equipment that you may find useful.
Disclaimer: Access Health is not qualified to agree or deny whether this content is correct. For accurate information, consult your medical professional or provider.
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