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Repost: Sitting is the New Smoking Mar 31, 2021 | By Dr. Melanie Chandler, HABIT FL Director (@drmelaniechandler)
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Question: Is it advantageous to use one of those pedal machines while sitting. I love to read and knit and those are sedentary hobbies. Getting up for five minutes for every hour is doable, but would it also help to use pedals for rest of time I may be sitting?

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fketter | @fketter | Feb 20, 2021

always good to use pedal devices

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Feb 20, 2021

There is some benefit to your circulation from the pedal machines. Vigorous pedaling can add some cardio benefit as well, but hard to do while reading or knitting. Another consideration is that weight-bearing is a key factor in exercise effectiveness, especially in preventing osteoporosis. And exercise variety is important as well - adding stretching, flexibility & mild weight training.
So perhaps it would be best to consider a pedal machine as one component of fitness. Perhaps you can fid some on-line books or TED talks to listen to while walking, stretching, etc to add variety?
Sue

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Michelle Graff-Radford, HABIT Yoga Instructor | @michellegraffradford | Feb 24, 2021

So pleased you have found a way to increase your circulation.The pedal machine as Sue mentioned has benefits as one component of exercise. One caution is that some people "sway" from side to side when they pedal .Ensure that you are sitting up straight and focus on using your legs trying to avoid swaying.

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