TherapyTrainer Therapy Cycle - Mini Pedaler Leg and Arm Exerciser

I purchased this bike for my Dad as an arm bike for stroke rehab. It was easy to put together. The hand grips are pretty comfortable, and much better than similar machines that use the same pedals for the feet as grips for the hands. This bike operates very smoothly and is quiet. It has one odd feature: the straps for the hand grips are as long as the straps on the foot pedals (in other words, too long to be useful), but that does not affect the function of the machine in any way. I am really happy with this as an arm bike, and I think it is going to work well for my Dad. I have not tried it for legs; the provided pedals seem really sturdy and I suspect it will work well for leg use for anyone who is buying it for that purpose. UPDATE: We tried it for the legs, too, and Dad did really well. The pieces of Dicem (anti-slip material) are very helpful for both arm and leg use, when on a slick table or vinyl floor.

Forget the cheap flimsy units ... this pedal machine is a solid, a top-notch piece of exercise (or rehab) equipment. You will need to solve the slippage problem (it will walk forward) but being heavy, this unit exhibits less of that problem then most. Mine is outdoors, and I use C-Clips around the 4 horizontal "legs" screwed to the wooden deck. Cheap and trivial hardware-store stuff, works perfectly. I positioned it so that the (patio) chair I sit in is against the wall, so the chair does not slip backwards. I have thus created an outdoor pedal exercise at a very attractive price. I throw a little tarp over the machine and it stands up perfectly to the rain. A colleague of mine is getting one for under his desk at work. Note: I use the hand pedals (included) as the foot pedals instead of the foot pedals that came with the unit ... I prefer a traditional slim bike peddle feel/fit, no strap. Works! I also didn't install the little exercise meter, seems totally unnecessary, just tuck the wire out of the way (back in the plastic housing) and use the real monitoring solutions you already employ on your watch or phone, of course. Manual tension adjustment is perfect for me, but try it right away to be sure you have a setting that works for you while still in the item return window.

I bought this for my elderly husband to exercise his legs and arms at home. He loved it but it will slide forward as he bicycles. I braced it to prevent this and it’s been fine. It tell the calories. time and you can adjust the pressure. Overall, it’s a great little “bike”

Just put together today-very easy but I could have used an adjustable wrench to tighten the pedals. The provided tool worked for the nuts on the stand. Very quiet and easy to pedal. My Dad is in a wheelchair and I got it hoping to improve his leg muscles so he can walk a little. While he was in WC using it the WC would lift a little bit off the front wheels. Well he nixed that so I put a dining chair with arms against a wall and put the exerciser in front of that and it worked fine. If he starts walking again I will update this review

I really like the Therapy Trainer and the resistance is good and strong as you need it as I do, or you can go lighter. It works very good for me and I bought the extra hand pedals and quick couplings and I'm very glad I did, because I am using it as a UBE I have tread mill and bike, all I wanted was upper body. I would have gotten one that cost more, but the reason I tried this one was getting the optional Hand pedals and they are good for me. It was stronger than I expected, though I was wanting something strong. I give it 5 stars because I think it is a good product and tome worth the price. Probably as good as the one I was considering at $400 .The only reason I did not get it was , the handles and not knowing the optional handles would fit it.

I already have an upright stationary exercise bicycle that I use regularly and I was considering getting one of the reclining exercise bicycles also. I came across the Therapy Cycle in my searches and I thought that it might be a better choice than getting another larger piece of equipment that would take up a lot of space. I also wanted something I could keep in the living room all the time and use it while I was watching TV. After using it for a while I know I definitely made the right choice. Everything that the company advertises about it I would agree with: highest-quality mini exercise bike available, ultra-smooth pedal motion, durable and stable. It's very well made and very stable when I'm pedaling, it stays put. I also have arthritis and I can use it on a table to work my arms and shoulders. Definitely 5 stars. Also, the customer service was great, taking the time to answer any questions or concerns that I had.

for exercising arms - while my hips and legs need to restBut what are the blue squares for ? Some kind of sticky tape thing 2 inches x 2 inches

I use this as an arm-crank to augment aerobic exercise on a bicycle. 20 additional minutes keeps the heart rate up after 20 minute on the bike. This machine is well-built, smooth operating, and quiet. Worth every penny.