Healthcare International: Fitness for Every Age and Skill Level

It's never too late to start again

By now, the benefits of regular exercise are well-known and scientifically proven. 

We know that as we age, keeping our hearts strong, muscles conditioned, and joints flexible are all essential parts of maintaining peak physical performance. We know doing just 30 minutes of moderate physical activity a day can improve overall cardio health, and working out for even a short period of time lowers symptoms of depression and anxiety. 

So why do so many of us abandon our fitness regimens, or ignore the need for exercise? 

Often, it’s because we feel it’s too strenuous and inconvenient. If we have old injuries or a pre-existing condition limiting our physical movement, there can be fear that starting an exercise program will “do more harm than good”. 

Since 1992, the folks at Healthcare International have made it their mission to provide high-quality, commercial-grade exercise equipment that’s affordable and user-friendly. HCI has designed their line of exercise equipment with a range of user experience in mind, optimizing workouts to individual’s needs and catering to every fitness level. 

HCI’s recumbent bikes are a perfect illustration of a workout tool crafted for versatility. Whether users are lifetime cyclists or recovering from total knee replacement and working out for the very first time, Healthcare International meets them where they are. 

Using conventional exercise equipment often produces stress on joints and muscles, resulting in pain. This is typically due to the equipment not being adjusted to accommodate the individual user. 

HCI has paid close attention to smoothness and ease of movement in all of their exercise equipment. Designs offer a wide range of adjustment options, so pretty much anyone can find the setting that’s comfortable for them. 

What kinds of equipment does Healthcare International offer?

HealthCare International offers a full range of exercise equipment, including stationary bikes, full-body trainers, elliptical machines, recumbent cross trainers, and treadmills. 

A few unique products are a rower with “on-the-water” feel, a rehabilitation treadmill, and a passive-assist E-trainer which allows the user to begin with small, assisted arm and leg motions, and work their way up to more vigorous exercise. 

Much of HealthCare International’s exercise equipment is in compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). This reflects HCI’s attention to both ease of accessibility and operation in all their equipment. 

HealthCare International offers several UBE (upper body ergometer) machines. UBE equipment is operated with the arms, often in lieu of the legs. Ergometer machines intuitively measure how hard the muscles are working, so this type of equipment can be used to build and track upper body strength.

Who can benefit from Healthcare International equipment?

Potential beneficiaries of HCI equipment would be those who are looking to keep fit and strong as they age. 

HCI devices are purposefully designed to be user-friendly and easy on the joints. If you have joint injuries, arthritis, or other types of chronic joint pain, the fluid motion of this equipment can help make exercise enjoyable again. 

Keeping track of fitness goals and monitoring things like heart rate and weight loss are made convenient with easy-to-read LCD screens. A hallmark of HCI’s equipment is its sturdy construction, which inspires confidence and lack of fear for users who are at all unsteady. 

Finally, HealthCare International’s equipment is well-suited to, and already used in, rehabilitation clinics. Recent research has shown that cycling - even stationary cycling - has had an amazing effect on calming tremors and “shuffling” in Parkinson’s patients. 

What Healthcare International customers are saying

“It seems to be mechanically flawless. Advertised as semi-commercial it truly is. It provides me with a terrific upper and lower body workout, which I need for a neuromuscular disease, both low and high intensity. The parts are high quality. The assembly directions are clear. Time required to assemble was about 2 hours. I wouldn't want any changes and highly recommend this to anyone.” - Amazon reviewer, HCI Fitness PhysioCycle XT

“Almost two years ago I had a life-threatening health crisis. During my recovery at a rehabilitation hospital I used a recumbent stepper, and realized that a machine like this at my home could save my life. So I purchased a PhysioStep. In spite of many health problems I have used my stepper 3 to 6 days a week almost every week. This exercise has greatly increased the strength of my legs in spite of my arthritic and damaged knees. I tried to use a recumbent bicycle in rehab, but that motion hurt my knees; the PhysioStep avoids that problem. I have lost 61 pounds since I started using my stepper and only have 10 more pounds to lose to be able to have knee replacement surgery. I am sure my PhysioStep will be a fantastic help in my recovery after surgery. I love my PhysioStep!” - HCI testimonial, PhysioStepMDX

If you’re looking to start an exercise routine, or make your present workout safer or more comfortable, take a look at the HealthCare International products available in the RehabMart catalog.