I found a used theracycle and use it twice a day for 20 min. each time, changing my cadence on the fly as I go along. Trying to work up to 45 min. at 80-90 rpm. When I feel lazy and not too fatigued I let it do the work and get me moving. About 5 min. into the routine I start pedalling with it, and start pushing and pulling against the upper body portion. For some reason I always feel physically more at ease and in a better mood when done. Its certainly not turning me into an athlete (I'm 72) but I have to honestly say I do feel stronger and I believe any form of regular physical exercise will help. My son in law has a Peloton and while I havent tried his yet, I will. It looks like a great bike too. . The very strange thing is, even for the short time Ive been using it I think its helping my motor function somewhat. I say this because I played guitar most of my life and had to give it up completely a year ago because I couldn't hold a finger pick or properly finger the notes anymore, even while my meds were working. One more thing to lose. Today after dinner, on a whim, I tried again. I was not only holding the pick well without slipping, but I was able to play fairly well for about 20 min, considering its been a year. I couldnt understand why at all, but don't contribute this to any particular piece of machinery and haven't upped or changed my meds in any way. I believe its just the fact that Im using my body regularly, even when I don't feel like it, at varying higher speeds and resistances.

Cleveland clinic suggestions was 80 rpm for 45 minutes I believe . That’s pretty fast so not much resistance is needed as it’s the repetition n not the strength building that your shooting for. Having said that , I recently went to a yoga studio spin class for Parkinson’s and they had us varying the speed and actually standing at times? Talk about a killer excercise class. I could barely climb the stairs the next day?

I use a Theracycle device that is designed specically for PD. It has a motor for forced excersise , that you can. regulate. I ampresently riding two miles per day at. eight miles per hour. My plan is to increase to four miles per day.
Would like to hear from other Theracycle users. Blessings to all.

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I own a peloton also, any resistance and cadence That feels good, Will give you a good workout… Just varies day today, enjoy!

Thanks so much for your response. I am determined to make my cycling a daily habit.