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A Schwinn Recumbent Bike Exercise Program - The Benefits For Parkinson's Disease Patients

!±8± A Schwinn Recumbent Bike Exercise Program - The Benefits For Parkinson's Disease Patients

One of the areas that Parkinson's Disease research is actively pursuing due to a huge body of anecdotal evidence is that regular exercise helps the Parkinson's patient slow down the progress of symptoms or helps mask the symptoms. The number one recommendation from neurologists to their patients is to exercise. So looking at home exercise equipment like a Schwinn recumbent bike as well as walking, and getting involved in an exercise classes are all definitely something worthwhile for any Parkinson's patient to look into. This article looks into some of the current research on the use of exercise bikes.

Parkinson's Disease is often referred to as a movement disorder. It has no cure. It is a neurological condition that affects the dopamine your brain needs. It gradually breaks down and causes stiffness or a slowing down of what used to be easy normal every day activities. There are as many variations of the disease as there are people. Many develop tremors, most have a stooped over postures and shuffle like walk. Some will have their voice muscles gradually weaken. Muhammad Ali and Michael J. Fox are two well known patients who are pretty far along in the disease progression. The Michael J Fox Foundation is committed to funding all sorts of research in institutions all over the country. Substantiating the effects of exercise is one of many areas they currently fund.

In July of 2008, Dr. Jay Alberts, a researcher at the Cleveland Clinic, has published his findings on the advantages of tandem biking and Parkinson's Disease. Initially they found that by riding for one hour a day on a tandem bike, three days a week the symptoms improved about 35%, and went away if the exercise stopped. What the tandem bike does is allow the non Parkinson's rider to be in front and force the speed to be higher than the Parkinson's patient would do on their own. A current study that Dr. Alberts and The Cleveland Clinic are involved in is using a motorized Theracycle.

So, how does this answer the question about whether a Parkinson's patient should buy a Schwinn recumbent bike? Well, it tells us first that any exercise it good, but to make the symptoms improve at the 35% levels you have to get up to 80-90 RPMs. In the initial clinical trials it was harder for Parkinson's patients to get up there on their own, and needed the second person on a tandem bike to drive up the RPMs. If you have an exercise bike that you can set it to move at the 80-90RPMs on its own, or with a second person there to urge you own, without you wanting to swat them one, then buying that bike whether it is upright or recumbent will help improve symptoms.

However, any exercise is better than no exercise for a Parkinson's patient. Buying something like a Schwinn recumbent bike will give both the patient and caregiver a chance to get a good aerobic workout. Patients in the earlier stages where the symptoms are not so obvious may be able to get the RPMs up there. Meanwhile keep your eyes and ears open for the results of the motorized bike study, talk to your trainer at a gym and see what advice they have to help get those RPMs up to the optimal level.

A Schwinn Recumbent Bike Exercise Program - The Benefits For Parkinson's Disease Patients

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Schwinn 250 Recumbent Exercise Bike

!±8± Schwinn 250 Recumbent Exercise Bike

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Schwinn 250 Recumbent Exercise Bike

Schwinn Recumbent Bikes have highly adjustable resistance, heavy duty flywheels and comfortable seats, with the added benefit of lower back support. Like all Schwinn products, the Schwinn 250 is built with the durability and quality that has made Schwinn one of the most trusted names in the industry. Features include a perimeter weighted flywheel, 16 resistance levels, 17 programs, speakers and MP3 music input port, and both telemetry and contact heart rate monitoring. It also includes the following exclusive Schwinn features:

BioFit™ Comfort

Ergonomic, extra-wide seat
Oversized, ergonomic pedal design
Fore-aft and angle-adjustable console, with integrated blower fan, bottle holder and utility tray
Speakers and MP3 music input port

BioDyne™ Performance

Perimeter weighted flywheel for a true road feel, and smooth, consistent workouts
Oversized stabilizers and levelers that are built-in for a solid workout platform

BioConnect® Feedback

17 preset programs including 8 profile courses, quick start, distance goal, fitness test
3 Polar® heart rate programs
Extra large black backlit LCD window
Schwinn Advantage™ workout tracking
Polar® telemetry-enabled heart rate system

Features & Specifications:

16 resistance levels
Perimeter weighted flywheel
Eddy Current Brake (ECB) resistance system
Retractable reading rack
Water bottle holder
Fan
Speakers
Additional storage
Rear stabilizer frame levelers
Transport wheels
Adjustable handlebars
Switchable from miles to kilometers (KM)
Fore/aft seat adjustment
Oversized deluxe pedal
Oversized saddle
Maximum user weight: 275 pounds

Manufacturer's Warranty:

5 years on the frame, 1 year on the mechanical and electrical parts, 3 months on the wear parts.

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	Schwinn A20	Schwinn 220 (2009)	Schwinn 240	Schwinn 250	Nautilus R514
Number of Programs	7	10	17	17	16
Workout Programs	1 Manual, 6 Profile	6 Profile, 1 Custom, Quick Start, Fitness Test, Results Mode	8 Profile, 2 Custom, Quick Start, Fitness Test, 3 Heart Rate Controlled, Distance Goal, Results Mode	8 Profiles, Quick Start, Distance Goal, 2 Custom, 3 Heart Rate Controlled, Fitness Test, Results Mode	6 Profile, Quick Start, 2 Custom, 3 Heart Rate Controlled, Fitness Test, Distance Goal, Calorie Goal, Results Mode
Performance Tracking	No	No	Schwinn Advantage™	Schwinn Advantage™	No
Polar® Heart Rate System	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
Heart Rate	contact	contact	telemetry enabled & contact	telemetry enabled & contact	telemetry enabled (with chest strap) & contact
Display Type	LCD	extra large LCD	extra large black backlit LCD with multi-colored brickyard	extra large black backlit LCD with multi-colored brickyard	extra large blue backlit LCD
Resistance Levels	8	16	16	16	16
Other Features	magnetic eddy current brake, extra large console, fan, reading rack, water bottle holder, two position lumbar support, powered by battery or AC adaptor (sold separately) compatible, transport wheels, rear stabilizer frame levelers, switchable from miles to kilometers	magnetic eddy current brake, thickly padded seat with side bolsters and lumbar support, reading rack, rear stabilizer frame levelers, transport wheels, switchable from miles to kilometers, AC adaptor included	magnetic eddy current brake, console angle adjustability, thickly padded seat with side bolsters and lumbar support, storage basket, reading rack, water bottle holder, rear stabilizer frame levelers, transport wheels, switchable from miles to kilometers, oversized deluxe pedals	eddy current brake, console angle adjustability, thickly padded seat with side bolsters and lumbar support, blower fan, speakers, storage basket, reading rack, water bottle holder, rear stabilizer frame levelers, transport wheels, adjustable handlebars, switchable from miles to kilometers, oversized deluxe pedals	magnetic eddy current brake, console angle adjustability, thickly padded seat with side bolsters and lumbar support, blower fan, reading rack, water bottle holder, storage basket, rear stabilizer frame levelers, transport wheels, switchable from miles to kilometers, oversized deluxe pedals
Dimensions (L x W x H)	61 x 17 x 41 inches	56 x 25 x 38 inches	63 x 25 x 46 inches	67 x 25 x 26 inches	67 x 25 x 52 inches
Product Weight	60 pounds	97 pounds	117 pounds	117 pounds	119 pounds
Warranty	Frame: 2 years, Mechanical & Electric: 6 months, Wear Parts: 30 days	Frame: 5 years, Mechanical & Electric: 1 year, Wear Parts: 90 days	Frame: 5 years, Mechanical & Electric: 1 year, Wear Parts: 90 days	Frame: 5 years, Mechanical & Electric: 1 year, Wear Parts: 90 days	Frame: 10 years, Mechanical: 2 years, Electric: 1 year, Wear Parts: 6 months
Max. User Weight	275 pounds	275 pounds	275 pounds	275 pounds	300 pounds