Proper exercise equipment has the capability of influencing every aspect of our lives. Our physical health affects us mentally, emotionally, in the workplace, and even spills into our hobbies and personal time. Where we go, what we choose to do, and our overall disposition all hinges heavily on the quality of our bodies.
A healthy body has the potential to make a tremendously positive impact on our view of life, and when physical limits don’t exist in the form of injured joints or strained muscles, we can partake more thoroughly in activities without holding back for fear of pain or injury.
For those of us who have either sustained a physical injury or have found that our bodies no longer function at the same level of adaptability as they used to, it can be discouraging to realise that the things we once so enjoyed are no longer able to include our participation.
But what if there was a way for us to regain some of our lost strength, or expedite healing from an injury?
RehabMart is proud to welcome Spirit Fitness to our line of rehabilitation and ongoing physical fitness products. Based in Arkansas and manufacturing commercial and in-home fitness equipment since 1983, Spirit is a passionate advocate for customers living their best lives by maintaining an ongoing active lifestyle.
In addition to our newest products by Spirit, RehabMart hosts a number of competitively priced, top-of-the-line physical fitness tools that can partner with you in achieving your health and wellness goals.
Whether your objective is to speed rehabilitation from a sports injury or add an element of physical activity to your daily routine, RehabMart makes it easy to shop and select the very best products to make your journey a healthy, happy one.
From us to you, here are our Top 5 Best New Products for Fitness and Rehabilitation.
Designed with the ability to continually adapt to your ongoing fitness journey, the MU100 Upright Ergometer Bike assists individuals at every stage of wellness, whether the purpose is rehabilitation or building muscle strength in both the upper and lower body.
Seated atop the plush bike seat, users will begin by gently engaging their core muscles as they position their feet beneath removeable pedal straps and prepare for the exercise. The bike’s seat has an adjustment range of nearly two feet, and be customized to accommodate heights ranging from 4’10” all the way to 6’7”.
Once seated, users have the option of selecting either a pre-programed workout, or simply cycling at a pace that is comfortable for them. The large, easy-to-read LCD display monitors pedalling time, heart rate, calorie count, and RPM, providing the option to easily track with personal progress.
An optional accessory for the MU100 Upright Erogometer Bike is the Neurological Pedal Boot Set. Created specifically for individuals with neurological disorders such as cerebral palsy, the pedal’s heel cups and two secure over-the-foot straps make a workout possible for persons needing extra balance and stability.
A valuable addition to any person seeking to enhance a healthy lifestyle or participate in ongoing physical fitness, the MU100 Upright Ergometer Bike is also a beneficial tool for occupational therapy settings.
The MU100 is ideal for individuals seeking to accelerate recovery from injuries such as total knee replacements, ACL, MCL, and PCL repairs, arthritic conditions and tendonitis.
the MU100 Upright Bike has progressive options for lower body conditioning, including the ability to customize range of motion while gradually strengthening weak muscles and tendons.
With it’s adjustable seat and pedal cranks, users can optimize comfort while benefitting from a low-impact exercise session.
Users who desire a quality workout while minimizing back strain need look no farther than the MR100 Recumbent Ergometer Bike. With a focus on the hips and lower body, the MR100 delivers a reliable foundation for lasting rehabilitative results while also making it a great option for individuals looking to integrate cardiovascular wellness into their fitness regimen.
It’s three pre-programmed resistance modes make it simple for users to select a workout that meets their skill level, with the opportunity to advance in difficulty as mastery is gained. A MA900 Rehabilitation Adjustable Crank allows users to customize range of movement in small increments, building physical ability at their own speed.
The position of the bike’s recumbent seat is also fully adjustable, with an eight-point swivel and six-point recline to allow easy pedal access and an assisted dismount.
The MR100 Recumbent Ergometer Bike comes with a full LCD console, where users can keep track of their heart rate, pedaling speed, calorie count, and workout settings.
Similarly to the MU100 Upright Ergometer Bike, the MR100 Recumbent Ergometer Bike can also be ordered with the Neurological Pedal Set. The pedal’s heel cup and double foot strap will allow users with neurological disorders such as cerebral palsy to have a safe, comfortable biking experience.
This recumbent bike is ideal for users seeking both medical rehabilitation as well as a non-prescriptive, low-impact cardio workout. Available commercially and for private use, the MR100 Recumbent Ergometer Bike supports a healthy lifestyle while also making it a desirable option for physical therapy practitioners.
For users and patients looking to recover mobility in the lower body and build muscular ability, the gentle nature of biking may help expand range of motion and familiarize the patient with cardiovascular physical activity.
Providing an affordable, compact way to achieve upper body strength without compromising on features, the Assisted Chin Up Workout System is a multi-functional asset to any home gym or physical therapy office.
Targeting the muscles in both the upper body and the core, the Upper Body Workout System allows users to advance from an assisted tricep dip all the way to a full-range pull-up. Sound dampening design and a magnetic weight selector fork make this product user-friendly and easier to enjoy.
With it’s fold-away top pad to provide body weight support to its rotating dip handles for easy user adjustment, individuals can experience a full upper-body workout without ever stepping foot in a commercial gym.
Users of the Assisted Upper Body Workout System are those looking to benefit from an active lifestyle by building muscle mass in the upper body area.
In addition to its dual commercial and in-home style design, this unit is also a great addition to any medical professional or trainer aiming to help patients or clients gain increased physical aptitude.
The Health Mark Deluxe Back Inversion Table allows users to relax their way to being back and joint-pain free. Capable of supporting up to 500 pounds and built with six handle bar placement settings, the stretching possibilities are nearly endless.
Individuals living with hypertension will benefit from the table’s backward curve, allowing users to decompress spinal vertebrae and alleviate pressure along the spine and cervix. For purposes of muscle relief and joint stretching, users may reposition the handlebars to achieve different positions, such as a standing bend or a forward pelvic stretch.
Thoughtful features such as foot grips allow for stretches that require partial inversion, and handlebars can be maneuvered down and away from the table top to allow greater range of free movement.
For muscle conditioning and increased flexibility, the table can also be utilized as a post-workout, promoting blood flow to areas of tired muscles.
From yogis to newbies, bodybuilders to beginners, the Health Mark Deluxe Back Inversion Table is there to meet you at every stage of your journey to better health.
In-home use, particularly in cases of back pain and joint stiffness, is a terrific option for users needing daily relief from chronic conditions. Because the table is simple to operate, users can feel confident aiding themselves in stretches and gentle inversions.
Fitness trainers and physical therapists will also find the Back Inversion Table to be a low-impact, multi-purpose addition to their practice.
The MS300 Adjustable Recumbent Stepper is a low-impact way to regain muscle mass in key body areas while yielding numerous other rehabilitative benefits, including increased flexibility, cardiac stamina,
Created to work out the hips, ankles, knees, and wrists, users will experience various target areas being utilized while positioned comfortably in the bike’s adjustable bucket seat. Designed with full 360 rotation for easy on-and-off access, the MS300 Adjustable Recumbent Stepper eases the user into familiar physical motions, building on simple maneuvers to train the body into greater vigor.
With a six-level recline and fully adjustable position handles, every workout can be unique to the individual utilizing the Recumbent Stepper at any given time. In addition, an optional Bilateral Stabilization Set gives individuals with lower muscle control the support needed to operate the device with minimal strain.
An easy-to-read console keeps users in the moment by monitoring workout time, heart rate, calorie count, resistence level, and step count. Various pre-set programs including manual, hill, and plateau give every exercise variety, and the console will aid with feedback regarding properly balanced output on either side of the body.
While created with rehabilitation in mind, the MS300 Adjustable Recumbent Stepper goes beyond rehabilitation purposes.
Suitable for cardio warm-up and loosening muscles before a physical therapy session, users will find the Recumbent Stepper an easy-to-use, low-impact workout with a high physical payoff.
Every single person on the road to better health struggled to take that initial first step.
While the payoff of a healthy lifestyle is fairly obvious - longer life, fewer visits to the doctor’s office, greater peace of mind, and overall well-being - many of us have difficulty knowing how, or where, to begin.
With increased age comes increased awareness of abilities we once took for granted. While our hearts and minds may desire a certain level of physical activity, our bodies don’t always embrace our coveted goals. Circumstances such as injury, a medical operation, or the simple passage of time play out differently for every individual; but these experiences unite us in the desire to overcome a setback and remain present and participatory for every moment of our lives.
In these situations, it’s important to take an honest look at where our physical capabilities lie, and believe that a first step toward wellness - no matter how small - is all that’s necessary to begin a purposeful, enduring journey.
Whether you are looking for a great low-impact workout with high-yield results (the MU100 Upright Ergometer Bike and the MR100 Recumbent Ergometer Bike), a device to regain and rebuild upper body strength (the Assisted Upper Body Workout System), a tool for relieving chronic pain and reaping the maximum benefit of stretches (the Back Inversion Table), or a user-friendly cardio option to ease back into a fitness routine (the MS300 Adjustable Recumbent Stepper), RehabMart has you covered.
Here to lend a hand at every turn, RehabMart exists to provide you with tools for the job of living. If your focus is on regaining bodily health and rehabilitating from a physical setback, we truly believe in the ability of our products to make your everyday life richer and more meaningful - today, tomorrow, and for years to come.
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