Re: Nustep

[Guest guest]

Hi Lynna,

Thank you for sharing this info on the Nustep.  Which Nustep do you have?  The

T4 looks quite different than the T5.  Do you use the leg stabilizer?  Is it

similar to riding a recumbent bike or is the range of movement less in the leg?

I have degenerative joint disease in my knees, hips, and back.  I bought an

elliptical machine about 10 years ago and was able to use it for a couple of

years.  At the time, it was easier on my joints than the recumbent bike. 

Feeling in good shape at the time, I also bought a regular bike (crazy idea) and

was only able to ride it a couple of times due to joint pain and had to donate

it.

A bike type movement just doesn't work for me.  The joint pain is even a

problem with repetitive motion in the pool.  I've been trying to figure out

something I can do that focuses on upper body & core with maybe a little lower

body that I can adjust and tolerate.  I saw the Total Gym on TV the other day

and wondered about that.  I've wondered about Rowing Machines.  Now I'm

wondering about the Nustep.

Do you have issues in your joints with repetitive motion?  If so, is the

movement of the Nustep easier for you than other machines?  Is it less joint

pressure than riding a bike?  The description says that the leg movement is

'adjustable'.  Does this mean that you can make the movement really short?  I

think a short movement would help me, since a full range of motion activity is

so painful afterwards.

Can you tip the seat back?  Sitting at an upright or full 90 degrees will be

too much joint stress.

Have you seen it in any gyms?  I might try calling around.

I appreciate your thoughts.

in CA

[Guest guest]

Dear ,

You ask great questions, and I am afraid I am going to be a big disappointment

in the answer department! (Would you believe that I don't even know what a

" recumbent bike " is?!!) My machine is not the newest model, but the newer

features of the T5 (? I believe that is the newer model) seem to me to be

improvements. My T4 works great for me, however. (I learned about it while in

physical therapy.)

I don't use the hip stabilizer, but it would be useful. (My gluteus medius

muscles are weak and my legs tend to splay outward while riding.) Instead of

purchasing the fairly costly stabilizer, I improvised by tieing a length of

cotton webbing around my thighs. That works splendidly for me. I do not have any

pain associated with repetitive motion on my Nustep, but don't have any pain

issues overall, so I'm not a good person to help you assess that question. The

seat on the T4 does not recline, but I find the wide, cushiony seat to be

incredibly comfortable.

These are used in tons of gyms, physio rehabs, and physical therapy clinics.

And, they are especially geared to the elderly or others with mobility issues,

but even my teenagers can get a good workout by increasing the resistance level.

Call around. I bet you could easily find one to try out. (At 3-4K, you don't

want to purchase something that would sit unused in your bedroom as a makeshift

closet!) Also, contact the company with your questions. I get the impression

that they are VERY customer-service oriented and would be ready and willing to

assist.

Sorry I'm not a better source of answers! Please let us know what you decide and

what you find out! (Gotta go... my Nustep is calling my name. It's becoming

addictive. smile)

Best,

Lynna

[Guest guest]

,

Something else that just occurred to me: The Nustep can be used with just the

arm motion, by simply not placing one's feet on the " pedals " and allowing the

legs to be stationary. You could do that and still obtain an upper body and

cardio workout, I think.

Peace,

Lynna

[Guest guest]

Thank you, Lynna.  Your answers were very helpful.  I'm so glad this is

working for you.  I'll definitely research it further and you're correct, I

certainly don't need any more expensive exercise " furniture " around!

From: Lynna <lynnanicholas@...>

Subject: Re: Nustep

Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 11:16 AM

 

Dear ,

You ask great questions, and I am afraid I am going to be a big disappointment

in the answer department! (Would you believe that I don't even know what a

" recumbent bike " is?!!) My machine is not the newest model, but the newer

features of the T5 (? I believe that is the newer model) seem to me to be

improvements. My T4 works great for me, however. (I learned about it while in

physical therapy.)

I don't use the hip stabilizer, but it would be useful. (My gluteus medius

muscles are weak and my legs tend to splay outward while riding.) Instead of

purchasing the fairly costly stabilizer, I improvised by tieing a length of

cotton webbing around my thighs. That works splendidly for me. I do not have any

pain associated with repetitive motion on my Nustep, but don't have any pain

issues overall, so I'm not a good person to help you assess that question. The

seat on the T4 does not recline, but I find the wide, cushiony seat to be

incredibly comfortable.

These are used in tons of gyms, physio rehabs, and physical therapy clinics.

And, they are especially geared to the elderly or others with mobility issues,

but even my teenagers can get a good workout by increasing the resistance level.

Call around. I bet you could easily find one to try out. (At 3-4K, you don't

want to purchase something that would sit unused in your bedroom as a makeshift

closet!) Also, contact the company with your questions. I get the impression

that they are VERY customer-service oriented and would be ready and willing to

assist.

Sorry I'm not a better source of answers! Please let us know what you decide and

what you find out! (Gotta go... my Nustep is calling my name. It's becoming

addictive. smile)

Best,

Lynna