Thanks Bob, an excellent answer. I look forward to your article. Keep us informed. Larry
Larry Willis Retired and proud of it Begin forwarded message: > Resent-From: [email protected] > From: Robert Vogel <[email protected]> > Date: April 26, 2015 at 2:58:38 PM EDT > To: Larry Willis <[email protected]> > Cc: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Arm Ergometers > > Hi Larry, > > Thanks for the good question. Here is an answer longer than you probably > want—the first paragraph > provides the cliff’s notes. An arm ergometer (probably a better name out > there) is a hand peddle > exercise device. They come in table mounted versions as well as stand alone > versions that you can wheel > right up to. There are also a wide variety of quad grips available. > > The reason I ask, is the article I’m writing is about exercise as a natural > mood elevator. I’ve had battles with > depression for many years and I find—working with my physician—that if I can > get at least 1/2 hour of cardio > at least 4-5 times a week it is as effective as the antidepressant I was > taking, hence I was able to I stop taking > it under supervision of my physician. > > I’m a T10 para and I’m able to transfer into my hand cycle that is mounted on > a stationary trainer. In an article > I wrote in 2013 I had a great quote from a woman who wasn’t able to transfer > to a hand cycle so she used a > table mounted arm ergometer to get her cardio. > > Bob V > >> On Apr 26, 2015, at 10:58 AM, Larry Willis <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Well, Bob, what the heck is an arm ergo Meter? Have arm, therefore measure.? >> >> Larry Willis >> Retired and proud of it >> >> >> Begin forwarded message: >> >>> Resent-From: [email protected] >>> From: Robert Vogel <[email protected]> >>> Date: April 26, 2015 at 1:11:45 PM EDT >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: [QUAD-L] Arm Ergometers >>> >>> Does anybody use an arm ergometer? I am doing an article on exercise for >>> New Mobility and am looking >>> to do a brief interview with somebody that uses an arm ergometer. If you >>> do please contact me at the list >>> or at: [email protected] >>> >>> Bob V >>> >
