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Is it Safe to Exercise with COVID-19? Michele’s Journey After a Breakthrough Case
Similar to Mike sharing his experience in how he used Excy to stay fit (and sane) after laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer, I thought I would share my experience to exercise with COVID-19 at home during and after my non-critically ill breakthrough case. ...
A Labor Day Facebook Photo Was My Health Wake-Up Call
Labor Day: Health Wake Up Call at Age 41 As we celebrate Labor Day and heading back to school, it reminds me how on Labor Day of 2014 someone posted a photo of me on Facebook being over my ideal weight. As I found myself scrambling to have it taken down, I started...
Colorectal Cancer Exercise Success Story Post Laparoscopic Surgery
“Don’t freak out.” That’s the message Excy co-founder and inventor shared when he broke the news that he had laparoscopic surgery to remove localized colon cancer. With the progress of technology to detect his colorectal cancer early, there were plenty of reasons to...
10 Excy Lying Down Exercises for Leg Lymphedema and Lymph Drainage
People used to believe that it was best to avoid exercise if you suffer from lymphedema. However, it has been shown that staying active can actually prevent or mitigate the condition. There are wonderful targeted ways to use Excy for lying down exercises for leg...
Heart Health Month: Time to Attend to Matters of the Heart
American Heart Month is Here: Time for Matters of the Heart During the month of February, we see the human heart as the symbol of love for Valentine’s Day. It’s the heart-shaped candy boxes with chocolates and the little heart-shaped sugar candies with special...
One Woman’s Journey to Exercise at Home with Cerebral Palsy During COVID Life
Helping the Disabled Meet Unfulfilled Exercise Needs: Excy Success Story with Cerebral Palsy The first step in making fitness a habit is simply to start. But starting isn’t always easy for people with mobility challenges and disabilities. That's why we are committed...
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...
Crank Up the Floor Exercises with the New Excy Hang on Bar
New Excy Hang On Bar: Ultimate Cardio and Strength Training Floor Exercises We're super excited to announce the new Excy Hang On Bar because it adds an entirely new level of high force bi-directional leg cranking, spinning, and range of motion exercises! You will be...
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...