AGM Pedal Exerciser, Mini Arm Leg Exerciser Bike Fitness Cycling with LCD Monitor and Adjustable Resistance Home Fitness Resistance Cycle Training Workout

I had my left knee replaced in October, 2022 at age 67. I tried to use my full-sized recumbent exercise bike to maintain the flexibility at home instead of traveling 16 miles each way to therapy sessions, but the length of the bars on which the pedals are mounted was too long for me to be able to bend my knee. completely.I got this small cycling machine to be able to do those daily exercises, and it is working quite well. I probably have enough mobility be able to use the full-sized bike again; but this is so convenient where I can exercise in my bedroom while on the computer doing remote bookkeeping for a few clients. It easily folds up to be able to store out of the way when not in use. The grip pad included prevents the device from moving around.My sister's knees are degrading also, and she was going to therapy sessions twice weekly. She lives remotely in Missouri and had to travel 30 miles each way for the sessions. She was adamant that she wasn't going through knee replacement. (Trust me the replacement is very difficult to go through!) I got one of these for her. It worked well enough that she is doing therapy at home and no longer has to attend a professional therapy session. She uses it for 5 minutes, 3 times daily. Along with a yoga strap I got her at the same time, she has so far staved off knee replacement and stated that she has better mobility than before. She's 73 and still going strong.This has an adjustable tension resistance, but I recommend not using that feature. It can make noise and probably causes wear inside. The cycling motion without resistance is still very effective--especially when you're older like us and don't get adequate exercise by other means. It's effective, inexpensive, and convenient, which are all important factors when you have limited income. I don't use the included timer or the tension knob, but those features are there if you want to use them.I highly recommend getting this unit even if you don't have the same issues as my sister and me. I also recommend getting a yoga strap and following the other exercises included with that strap. It's a way to get some quality exercise without having to leave the safety of your home.

good to buy

Easy to use and convenient!

Not steady

Pros: no assembly required and is pretty compact, better than buying a whole exercise bike. My legs did get a pretty good workout- I used it for range of motion after hip surgery. Good price- especially since I bought the Iike new option!Cons: moves around a lot even when on carpet, it doesn’t pedal super smoothly, very hard to adjust the straps for pedaling but it does come pre set to the largest size so if you have bigger feet or wear gym shoes you’ll be fine.Overall, it’s a good deal for someone like me who will only need it a few months. May be a good option for exercise in the winter months when it’s hard to get outside.