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I'm looking at buying an Elliptical, Treadmill, Bike, Recumbent, or
Climber for Cardio. I'm id decent shape, less than 20 pounds over ideal. I have chronic pain around a fused vertebrae in lower back, so want my choice to also be the one that gives the most benefit as far as lower back strengthening. (A rower would be too direct/painful.) Is there a clear choice which of the above makes the right machine? I'm thinking Elliptical. Thanks. |
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"Joe Weaks" wrote in message
oups.com... I'm looking at buying an Elliptical, Treadmill, Bike, Recumbent, or Climber for Cardio. I'm id decent shape, less than 20 pounds over ideal. I have chronic pain around a fused vertebrae in lower back, so want my choice to also be the one that gives the most benefit as far as lower back strengthening. (A rower would be too direct/painful.) Is there a clear choice which of the above makes the right machine? I'm thinking Elliptical. Thanks. I highly recommend you read this book: http://www.backfitpro.com/ultbackbook.htm While it's rather technical, it will give you some very good guidance about choosing exercise that will make your back stronger without damaging it further. Someone in your position cannot simply choose a machine - you must be aware of the right form/technique to use, regardless of the exercise. Proper exercise selection _and_ proper technique together are what you need. Just my opinion, but I have suffered a debilitating back injury - you can read more about my history and my training at the site below if you wish. -S- http://www.kbnj.com |
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Anything that is back-extending (tension vs. compression) would likely prove
helpful. The old Versa Climber (sleeping w/ the enemy, Julia Roberts), Covert Bailey's old Health Rider. A real stair climber might be better than the other stuff. My HoloBarre is Da Bomb for back health, but it's not yet available. Soon, tho. Dips, hanging by your hands, hanging leg lifts, chinups, inversion, etc are all good as well. -- ------ Mr. P.V.'d (formerly Droll Troll), Yonkers, NY Stop Corruption in Congress & Send the Ultimate Message: Absolutely Vote, but NOT for a Democrat or a Republican. Ending Corruption in Congress is the *Single Best Way* to Materially Improve Your Family's Life. The Solution is so simple--and inexpensive! entropic3.14decay at optonline2.718 dot net; remove pi and e to reply--ie, all d'numbuhs "Joe Weaks" wrote in message oups.com... I'm looking at buying an Elliptical, Treadmill, Bike, Recumbent, or Climber for Cardio. I'm id decent shape, less than 20 pounds over ideal. I have chronic pain around a fused vertebrae in lower back, so want my choice to also be the one that gives the most benefit as far as lower back strengthening. (A rower would be too direct/painful.) Is there a clear choice which of the above makes the right machine? I'm thinking Elliptical. Thanks. |
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Have had chronic back pain for many years till it has deteriorated to Spinal
Canal Stenosis. Saw this machine on Australia's "Beyond Tomorrow" and decided to give it a try. Best move I ever made. Abdominal core, back, leg and arm muscles have strengthened to a point I am more of a stock-whip than a slack piece of string. Recent EEG shows no cause for concern. Lung capacity and endurance has increased. Physical and mental well-being have improved Best of all is that there has been no deterioration in the lower back..No "slipped" disc. No pain or additional numbness/burning in 6 months. Touch wood. AND........IT"S FUN http://www.trikke.com/ BTW.Am 60 y/o -- All incoming & outgoing email is scanned using the latest weapon in antivirus software, Nod32. PLEASE NOTE: Names & Email Addresses have been removed to protect the privacy of those particular individuals,... The Email to be forwarded CAN be edited in its' Window..(this practice is recommended when forwarding all emails). "Joe Weaks" wrote in message oups.com... I'm looking at buying an Elliptical, Treadmill, Bike, Recumbent, or Climber for Cardio. I'm id decent shape, less than 20 pounds over ideal. I have chronic pain around a fused vertebrae in lower back, so want my choice to also be the one that gives the most benefit as far as lower back strengthening. (A rower would be too direct/painful.) Is there a clear choice which of the above makes the right machine? I'm thinking Elliptical. Thanks. |
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Nice posts here. Thanks for sharing.
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