COPD & Emphysema Support Group

COPD is a progressive disease characterized by airflow obstruction or limitation. Emphysema is characterized by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue, destruction of structures supporting the alveoli and of capillaries feeding the alveoli. Both have symptoms that include shortness of breath, among other respiratory troubles. If you are a COPD or Emphysema sufferer, join...

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rcar01 09/05/2010

Hi, everyone, I feel like I know many of you as I read Daily Strength often, but rarely comment or ask questions. Learn a lot just listening. Do any of you all have the pedal type arm exerciser and if so is it any good; would you recomment it to someone else.?

deleted_user 09/05/2010

got it. dont use it. just a hassle to find a table that's comfortable to use it. diningroom table is only one. (and i cant see the tv from there! yikes! heaven forbid)

they had us use things sort of like it in rehab...so, they must work.

it's probably better than nothing. but just lifting things is good exercise too.

good luck on it.

deleted_user 09/06/2010

I simply change to a 40oz beer if I feel the need for additional arm exercise

joany 09/06/2010

As mentioned, the main problem is finding a stable place to do the exercises. With some type of grips on the bottom, the best place is on the floor. From there, it'll work with determination, frequency, and consistency - it won't work otherwise. Mine has floor grips, meter, tension control. My only complaint has nothing to do with the peddler - it's too easy to make excuses!

deleted_user 09/06/2010

Did that during my Rehab and don't have one at home. Was walking but got too hot out here to do that. I been waiting to get kooler

Good luck sorry couldn't be more helpful.

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