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5 Tips to Become a Consistent Excy Pedal Exerciser This Winter
Winter is around the corner. For many, that means rain, cold, wind, snow and a lot of reasons that make exercise challenging. We tend to take on a “Snuggle up” mentality, we eat more and we do less – human hibernation! But we are not bears. For many of us (especially...
Meet Excy’s New Equipment Rental Program That Makes Prehab, Rehab, and Post Rehab More Accessible
Convenient Access to Medical Fitness Drives Demand for Excy’s Exercise Equipment Rental Programs Excy is super excited to announce the availability of month-to-month and rent-to-own exercise equipment rental programs. We understand that many people who need access to...
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...
A Labor Day Facebook Photo Was My Health Wake-Up Call
Labor Day Sale! Save $100 + Get Free Shipping 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 that made my mouth drop. It is likely one of the most...
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,...
Can Self-Care Be Simple and Inexpensive? HealthYeah!
Image courtesy of Unsplash Can Self-Care Be Simple and Inexpensive? HealthYeah! Guest author: Emma Grace Brown For many of us, time and money are at a premium these days, and the last thing self-care should feel like is added pressure. If you think it requires...
Core Training Full-Body Excy August Challenge
We are excited to start a new core training challenge for the month of August! The challenge will take place every other day! Timing will be spontaneous. Core Training—It’s Not Just About Abs! Most people think about a six-pack of abs or their tummy when it comes to...
U.S. Marine Leigh Sumner Doesn’t Let Spinal Cord Injury Stop Her From Winning Gold in DoD Warrior Games
Hurricane Fran left a lot of damage in its wake that still impacts the area today, but U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col.(ret.) Leigh Sumner, who was left partially paralyzed from a spinal cord injury during the cleanup efforts, the impact will always be with her. But, the...
Christine Lusita Puts Excy on ‘Best of the Best’ Fun Fitness List for IDEA World
Christine Lusita, author of “The Right Fit Formula”, was on CBS8 in San Diego this morning to highlight the best of the best for IDEA World 2019. We loved seeing Excy on the list! Here's the video! IDEA World is one of the largest fitness conferences in the world and...