Arm Bikes

Would you like to improve your health, increase your mobility, recover from an injury or would you like to work on your fitness? Then an arm bike is ideal. These arm bikes focus on the upper body and offer you a low-impact workout. This makes them one of the favorite fitness devices in physiotherapy practices and among the elderly. They are accessible to everyone regardless of fitness level.

What is an arm bike?

An arm bike, sometimes also called an arm cycle, is a fitness device that is specially designed to train your arms and shoulders through a movement similar to cycling, but with your arms. A fitness arm bike is often used for rehabilitation purposes, for example if you have to recover from an accident or injury and slowly build up your strength and flexibility.

Arm bikes simulate a rotating movement with your arms, which is similar to turning the pedals of a bicycle. Arm bikes are also ideal if you are less mobile because you can almost always train your arms while sitting.

For whom is an arm bike suitable?

The great thing about an arm bike is that they are suitable for a wide range of people. They are mainly used for the following people:

People with limited mobility: If you are less mobile, for example due to a disability, injury or limited function due to illness in the legs, you can maintain and improve your fitness with an arm bike.

Rehabilitation purpose: An arm bike is often used in physio centers and rehabilitation centers. This includes patients who need to recover from an operation or other medical condition that affects mobility.

Elderly: By elderly people who do not have sufficient strength or balance for intensive fitness exercises such as leg exercises. An arm bike is ideal for this.

Arm cycles can also be used if you do not have a medical condition.

Is an arm bike also suitable for rehabilitation?

An arm bike is very suitable for rehabilitation purposes, they are often used in physio centers, hospitals and rehabilitation centers for various reasons such as:

• A safe movement: The arm bikes offer a controlled and safe way to move and train your upper body, this is important for patients who need to do recovery training.
• Strengthening the muscles: By regularly training with the arm bike you ensure that your muscles become stronger, such as your upper body muscles, including your shoulders, arms, chest and back. This is important for patients who need to regain their strength and mobility.
• An increase in endurance: Using an arm bike regularly will build your endurance and help improve your cardiovascular health.
• Adaptability: The intensity and duration of the exercises can be easily adjusted to the individual rehabilitation plan and the patient's progress.

What are the advantages of an arm bike?

Using an arm bike has several advantages, such as:

• Improve your cardiovascular health: Regular use of an arm bike can improve your blood circulation, your heart has to work harder to pump blood which can contribute to your cardiovascular health.
• Strengthening the upper body: An arm bike focuses entirely on the muscles in your shoulders, arms, chest and upper back. This helps build strength and endurance in the upper body.
• Low impact: Using an arm bike has a low impact on your joints which is ideal for people with weight problems or those who need a low-impact workout.

What should you pay attention to when buying an arm bike?

If you would like to purchase an arm bike for your practice or space, you can take the following points into account:

• Seat adjustment: Check whether the seat can be adjusted forwards and backwards and if it is important to take a seat in a wheelchair, the seat must be removable.
• The different resistance levels: Look at the different resistance levels available and whether you can easily adjust them.
• Adjustability of arms: If it is important for your clients to be able to adjust the arm length (possibly per arm), check whether the arm bike has adjustable crank arms.
• Adjustable height: With most arm bikes you can adjust the height of the arms. This is very nice so that you can set the right height and do not have to sit hunched over if you are tall or have to train 'above your strength' if you are shorter. This is very important to pay attention to when purchasing an arm bike so that you can adopt the right training position.
• Standing training: With some arm cycling it is possible to do a standing training instead of sitting. With this type of arm cycling you can raise your arms completely and remove the seat so that you can stand and perform the arm training. An important criteria for some clients or exercises.

Which brands of arm bikes are there?

In our range you will only find the best mid-range to high-end arm bikes. Well-known brands you can find with us include:

• First Degree Fitness
• NOHrD
• TechnoGym

Need help choosing your new arm bike?

Would you like to buy an arm bike? But are you still not sure which one would best suit your wishes and needs? We will be happy to help you with all your questions. You can reach our arm bike specialists by telephone at +31(0)413-256800 or send an e-mail. Or visit our showroom in Volkel, the Netherlands.