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Advice on a trainer

  • 24-02-2011 7:24am
    #1
    max nuggets
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19 ✭


    Morning,

    I've a bone disease (Perthes) in my right hip and cycling is a good exercise for keeping the muscles strong in my legs without causing pain. I commute a short enough distance to work on my bike (Trek 4300) and I used to go on 3 40km cycles a week.

    But I'm finding it harder with longer hours in work to get out those longer cycles and I'm not getting the same benefit for my legs as I used to. I'm also a little less comfortable going on the longer cycles in case something happens as I wouldn't be able to walk that far any more due to my hip deteriorating.

    I don't have the money to join a gym, and don't have the time to really use one either. So I was looking at the various trainers that are out there as they seem like a really good option. I don't have the money or time to make use of a gym and I'm renting so an exercise bike wouldn't really be feasible for moving around (plus my girlfriend wouldn't be too happy with it taking up space!).

    A trainer seems like a good idea as it would let me re-use my bike and I could get more cycling done in the relative safety of the house. Although I thought I'd ask here in case I've misunderstood their purpose. Is a trainer the right thing for my situation? And could anyone recommend one?

    Thanks,

    Max


Comments

  • #2
    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,669 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    Hi Max
    Firstly sorry to hear about your hip. Its a nasty condition but makes it all the more important to keep active.
    A lot depends on how badly your hip is affected and this is really best assesed by a combination of you, a physio and a doctor who has training in sports/exercise and has access to you records.
    Tentatively I'd say cycling on a bike would be preferable by a long way to a static trainer. You should be doing a series of other exercises to work on the range of movement and mobility in your hip.
    I think your GP or Orthopaedic specialist (if you still have one) would be the best first point of call and with your condition a chartered physiotherapist ideally with specific experience.
    A a rule don't look for advice or take any given from an internet forum. If it's ok with the mods I might be able to point you in the right direction.
    RF


  • #3
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 78,393 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    I think specialist advice is the right recommendation for something like this. That's not something we can provide on boards, and hence I have to close the thread

    Thanks

    Beasty


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