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Excy is looking to help cyclists, and all humans, improve their health with a portable recumbent exercise bike that is lightweight, fold-able, and designed for training anywhere. It is marketed at cyclists rehabilitating injuries; lower limb, upper limb, and back injuries too, as well as at hand cyclists looking for a stationary training option. Its adaptability means it could be useful for a lot of people who find themselves with a reduced number of exercise options for simply getting their heart rate up. Excy Portable Recumbent Exercise Bike
Excy was introduced by Michele Mehl and Mike Rector who were themselves looking for portable gym-spec exercise equipment that would allow them to get a good cardiovascular workout in while rehabilitating various injuries. For Michele, a broken leg, two surgeries, a blood clot and then 5-months stuck in a boot, were enough to force her to design and produce her own solution. The Excy’s versatile design means it can be used while lying down, sitting down, kneeling, standing, and even in the plank position for what I imagine would be a killer core workout. The brand has a large number of training examples on its website for customers to follow. One of 12 examples can be seen below. Importantly, the videos are guided by a trained physical therapist giving advice on the correct ergonomic position. That said, anyone looking to use such equipment would benefit […]
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