Exercise Recommendations for People with Mobility Limitations
Many people who are overweight would like to lose some pounds and they all know that exercise combined with diet is the best way to do that. But what kind of exercise could they do, when the mere act of walking makes them feel pain? This article is about exercise recommendations for people who find it hard to exercise because of being overweight. Not all exercise is suitable for them. Some forms of exercise are even dangerous. So read on to find some "dos" and "don'ts", as well as some testimonies coming from people with severe mobility limitations who are using the GlideCycle to exercise, lose weight and feel great.
Dangers of Exercise for Overweight People
Yes, it is difficult for overweight people to exercise. This is not just a subjective view, it is a fact. And regular exercise, designed for fit people, is not only difficult for heavy persons, but it can even be dangerous. The heavier you are, the greater the stress on your joints when you jump, jog, or just walk, so it is easy to see why high impact exercise is not only difficult for overweight people, but also dangerous. Exercise designed for overweight people must minimize joint stress, ligament, tendon and muscle strains, and also avoid dangerously elevated heart rates.
Is There Appropriate Exercise for Overweight Persons?
Taking all these limitations into account one may wonder if there is exercise that is appropriate and accessible for overweight persons. Actually, many overweight people have given up looking for a form of exercise that fits their needs because of all the difficulties involved
The GlideCycle
A Revolutionary Awesome Trainer for Heavy People
The GlideCycle, a new low-impact trainer, is a great exerciser that can provide great workout and lots of fun for people with mobility limitations due to various causes, including obesity. The trainer is easy to use both outdoors (The GlideCycle or The GlidesDale for heavier or taller persons) or indoors (The Glide Track). GlideCycle in the News
How it Works
Holly's Testimony
Amputee Lost 50 lbs Using the Glidecycle!
Holly, who is a 50-year-old above-knee amputee, has lost over 50 pounds after using the GlideCycle! She is no longer confined to a wheelchair. She can actually easily run 10 miles now using the GlideCycle! As she herself confesses, the GlideCycle has drastically changed her life, giving her back her health and hope.
Greg's Testimony
367 lbs and Running on the GlideCycle
Greg is another person who is happy to have found this trainer. He is 61 years old and weighs 367 lbs. He has recently started exercising using the GlideCycle and absolutely loves it! Here are a few phrases he said describing his experience:
“This is incredible! Really feels great! No pain in the knees, no pain in the joints...”
What would you say to people who think they have got so heavy that they can't exercise again?
I'd say...
“Forget about it! Get on one of these things and just do it! You'll be amazed how good you'll feel!”
Watch Greg Riding the GlideCycle and Giving an Interview
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