Retired Neuro-Radiologist Creates Anti-Sitting Disease Lifestyle with Excy
Sitting Disease: Our Bodies Weren't Designed for Tiny Arms on Screens Bob, a 75-year-old retired neuro-radiologist, is no stranger to the science of sitting disease, a phrase coined by the medical community to address our modern lifestyles and the associated dangers...
The Best Excy Exercises for Menopause, Inspired by Brooke Shields in People Magazine
PHOTO: MICHAEL SIMON/STARTRAKSPHOSTO.COM (People Magazine) Brooke Shields has an awesome feature in People Magazine talking about how she found her body confidence at 55. It’s a wonderful article and we love how she captures that even five minutes of exercise can be a...
Bike Exercises to Nowhere That Will Get You Somewhere with More Resilience
In August, we kicked off a resilience challenge to try to ignite some new habits to help build resilience and stay positive during this COVID-19 pandemic. I found myself in somewhat of a funk and needed to focus on my mental health as well as my physical health. After...
Resilience Excy Challenge: The Power and Science of Exercise is Real
Resilience Feels More Important Than Ever Whenever I do a challenge for Excy, I typically start it on the first of the month and there’s usually a theme. These are not normal times! Things are such a mess in the world that a theme has not jumped into my mind (until...
Meet the Excy XCS Bed Bike and No Slip Adaptive Foot Pedal
The Story Behind the XCS Bed Bike and Adaptive Pedal Five years ago I spent a couple of days in a hospital bed following surgery for a broken leg. By the time I got home just a few days later, I discovered a DVT blood clot. This ignited the journey to explore all the...
Exercising at Home During the Coronavirus: Aim for Moderate Intensity
How much should we be exercising at home to help us during the coronavirus? On March 16, we kicked off the “Cozy Up” Excy challenge to make exercising at home during the coronavirus crisis a little easier. The goal has been to show a little of everything Excy has to...
COVID-19: Exercise is Medicine for a Strong Immune System
COVID-19: Four Tips to Embracing Exercise as Medicine for a Stronger Immune System In January, my 81 year-old father-in-law passed away surrounded by a caring and loving family. We got to say goodbye. Right now, my heart is breaking for those being impacted by...
Leg Strengthening Exercises at Home, Work, or On the Go!
Leg Strengthening Exercises Can Help with Daily Life Whether you’re getting up from a chair, going up and down steps, or carrying groceries, your legs are involved in almost all of your daily activities. But, what if your leg muscles are weak, or not performing at...
The Connection Between Sleep and Exercise
When people envision their healthiest lifestyle, it’s tempting to concentrate solely on exercise. While it’s good to regularly hit the gym, exercise should be complemented with good quality sleep. Sleep and exercise are two interdependent pieces of the puzzle that...
Exercises for Stroke Patients Explored
Our friends over at PT-Helper have a great blog post today showcasing exercises for stroke patients. This is near and dear to our heart as we work hard to help those who have suffered from a stroke cycle on the Excy arm ergometer as part of their exercise program. So,...