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In today's modern world, more Americans than ever are leading a sedimentary lifestyle because we can earn money sitting down and no longer have to harvest crops, run from bears, or necessarily work physically hard in order to survive.   Obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States and affects over 60 million American adults.  What is more astonishing is that 9 million children and teens ages 6-19 are overweight.  Being obese greatly increases the risk of certain health conditions and diseases including some types of cancer, coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, sleep apnea, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, and hypertension. 

This trend has practically invented the couch potato syndrome where millions spend hours a day on the couch, in front of the TV or computer instead of being active.  The rise in adolescent obesity can be directly attributed to playing video games and watching television because of the technological advances in the entertainment industry the last two decades.  Wouldn't it be great if there was some way for them to exercise while continuing their normal afterschool routine?  Look no further-- The TherapyCycle PC is the answer! 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            From library.rehabmart.comThe TherapyCycle PC is a high quality exercise cycle that actually controls character movement in virtual reality video and PC games by just plugging it into a USB port and playing away.  Your character can be a person, animal, vehicle, or anything else at all; it just depends upon the game being played.  The Therapy Cycle works with World of War Craft, Second Life, other virtual reality worlds and hundreds of online PC Games.  Children, teens, and adults alike love the interactive features and the closer connection to the game. Users don't just sit there playing games anymore -- they are exercising without even realizing it. 

But it is not geared for any one particular age group, because of the numerous advantages it brings for the whole family.  Parents use it while at their desk at work, playing PC games, recouping from a physical injury, and watching TV.  The TherapyCycle PC is the bike of choice for many physical therapists and provides excellent results.  The cycle features a log of calories burned, time, speed, and distance statistics so you don't have to keep up with those pesky details anymore.  Another neat feature that sets this cycle a notch above others is the adjustable magnetic resistance in both forward and backward motion which allows you to set the resistance from barely any to up to 170 watts.  Most cycles only provide resistance up to 100 watts, which is too often not enough for the user.  The TherapyCycle can be pedaled with arms or legs for the maximum in upper and lower body workout or rehabilitation.
 
And as Americans are even less active in the cold months and winter is right around the corner, the cycle can keep the whole family fit in the warmth and security of your own house.  Just one of these in the house may not be enough. Everyone in my family is getting one of these for Christmas.  Give the gift of health this season...and help improve America's obesity statistics!
  
From library.rehabmart.com
 


Alyssa Aldana,
Medical Consumer Writer
and
Hulet Smith, OT
Rehabmart Team Leader & CEO