HoMedics Leg Exerciser – Improve Circulation & Mobility, Reduce Joint Discomfort, Aching, Tiredness in Legs, Easy Foot Touch Control & Remote, Lightweight & Compact Storage, 3 Speeds
| Weight: | 4.5 Kilograms |
| Dimensions: | 37 x 9 x 39 cm; 4.5 Kilograms |
| Model: | PSL-1000-GB |
| Batteries Required: | No |
1st one had a damaged box and was faulty, I ordered a replacement and it was with me the next day, brilliant service and I am pleased to say that it works perfectly
Great for someone that have low mobility and want to get on thee feet it helps to get the blood flow going again and you can do a long as you want and even sit and watch tv well worth the buy
Brought for my 94 yr old mum, would definitely recommend, my mum can’t get out much due to her age so this is brilliant for her to use every day just to keep her legs moving! She has it on setting 3 and it’s just right for her! With its gentle motion back and forth she still feels like it’s doing some good for her legs.
We thought it was a good idea to keep his joints and muscle moving.
It’s absolutely brilliant and he loves it, he says that he can feel the muscles in the back of his legs working and he doesn’t have to worry about falling over while he just sits in his chair.
It is good, only bad thing was it didn’t have a 13amp plug only a 2pin plug.
We tested this machine with respect and it is helpful to use, hence it helped, actually improved the blood circulation! Now my circulation is even better! A trusted review.
Good value and easy to use. My dad and mum love i
All seems OK not had it long enough to judge how effective it is to strengthen legs or help. Mobility.
It doesn’t move as fast as I thought it would but it’s ok
This item has been great to use and has helped my surculation when i am unable to get out and abou
I have multiple cirrhosis, I woke up one morning and I couldn’t walk I had lots of physio to help me walk again From the hospital, but when home sat in chair watching TV or reading this replicates walking steps although you don’t have any pressure on your legs but for me it worked magnificently would 100% recommend this especially if one suffers with what I did.
I use this for 30 minutes each day and it seems to be helping my lower let circulation as the calf aching is definitely reducing
Hoping for great things from this. Arthritic knees make walking tiring and painful. With this I can exercise whenever I want without going out in bad weather. Would have liked a slightly longer foot travel on the 3 setting though.
HoMedics Leg Exerciser, easy to use , just the job for onder pc desk, keeps legs moving while sat at pc fo hours
like it all took my swelling down on my knee easy to use and remote control is good
Got this for my mum, she say its really good and helps her legs alot.
Very easy to use. Much better than I thought it would be.. very relaxing. I feel it is helping me.
The remote helps with the ease of use so not too much bending to turn settings on and off
Helps my father to move his feet more. As he’s not walking much anymore. Twice a day.. and it has 3 levels.
This is really great, I bought this for my dad and he has regained strength in his legs. He feels a lot more mobile since he started using this device. I recommend for all grandparents or parents who need that extra leg strength
Bought this for my 89-year-old mum who is unable to walk very far. I honestly thought it would sit under the table and not see the light of day – but she absolutely loves it! She uses it at least once a day and finds it very relaxing as the rhythm helps to calm her anxiety too. Well worth the money – highly recommended!
This helps with my circulation after exercise and I use at a warm down routine
good priced product but not said where it is made like many items from.
Love this machine it’s helped my legs highly recommend i
Good product and much cheaper than reviteive massager and very sturdy product. 🙂
3 gentle step walks that seem to help from the word go!
Worth every penny.
Very good. For my dad as he’s not walking as much as he should.
Very good made a big difference to stiffness in legs
get exercise for elders father who has swollen ankles and legs – helps greatly with circulation and overall movement in a seated position….wish had seen this a few years ago
got this for a friend whose very poorly and it helps her a lot.
Wow bought for my sister who has problems walking this has changed her life.
Thank you
So simple to use. My 92 year old mum loves it. She uses it regularly and I have seen an improvement in her walking.
A little disappointing as I thought it had more functions. It is very limited in what it does, but I suppose it does what is advertised.
Very strong and sturdy in construction.
imt’s rubbish it broke down doesn’t work anymore can I send it back
Easy to use but have not had it longenough to say how effective it is.
My Mum enjoys using it each day. she is still using the lowest setting and finds it easy to use
Bought for my dad who cannot get out and about as much as usual now. Easy to use and good for his circulatio
If used very regularly is a very good addition to provide some leg exercise in bad weather.
I have been in hospital with cellulites and have arthritis in my knee it has been brilliant the leg doesn’t swell like it was wouldn’t be without it use it three times a day great result..
Very easy to use, and so good having a remote control.
I bought this for my parents and it’s very easy to use, it’s just they said it’s a bit noisy
Suitable for anyone that can’t do or has difficulty doing normal excercise. It very gently move the feet back and forward
Without the need of any effort from the user
So in effect it is manipulating the leg joints. Ideal for those recovering from operations etc.
My husband has limited mobility but I can see an improvement after using this machine
Machine seems to be doing the job.I can’t really tell much of a difference between no.1 speed & no.3 hence only 4 stars.
Easy action and I haven’t had cramp in my calf muscle since using it “touch wood”
I use a wheelchair full time and this is an easy way to get blood travelling through my legs.
Bought for my 84 year old mother in law
She is delighted with it. Says the swelling in her ankles has gone and her calf muscles feel firmer. Definitely a good buy
This product has helped my 96 year old mother to get more mobile.
Excellent machine, was brought for my mother to help her exercise
In a chair and do some exersize , we only do light exersize as we don’t want the problem back again , Ideal for what we want to do .
Very easy to use, you can sit & relax while my legs are exercising.
Like it very much,I’m sure it is helping my Edema excema.
I find that it does better than my Circulation Booster
I Would Highly Recommend HoMedics Leg Exerciser It certainly gives you a new Life.
I am 82 Have a left hip replacement Right hip a bit out of kilt A few Torn tendons. But Keep Going
I must STATE many times I could not feel My toes No Problem Any More thanks to this Great piece of equipme
A total must if your disabled or elderly, as it helps improve your circulation whilst sitting for long periods!!.
First thing to be aware of is that the unit is not to stood upon, the instructions are quite explicit that the machine is to simply be used to increase mobility by gently working the joints in the knees and ankles. The user of the machine simply sits in a comfortable chair, places their feet on the machine and away it goes. Advice is to use the machine for around 20-30 mins at most in a single session and our test subject ( my father ) confirmed that around that time it started to feel good but also a little achey in places. My father was impressed that something so gentle worked so well and was so beneficial.
The unit is a very well made, very well designed and does the job it’s designed to do very well indeed. The only negative point is one that can’t really be helped, the unit itself is quite heavy and once set up would most likely need to be left in place in order to be available for regular use, someone with impaired mobility may find it tricky to bend down and move the unit around so best to get a friend of carer to set it up somewhere out of the way so it doesn’t have to moved out to be used.
Very impressed and I will recommending it to others.
This is a useful device designed for HOME use only; it is NOT designed for professional use. If you have any health concerns then it is advisable to consult your doctor before using this Leg Exerciser.
This Leg Exerciser is for home use when mobility is challenged due to age, disability, reduced mobility or illness. It provides gentle exercise from the comfort of your chair at home, in order to keep your joints mobile. It is a useful aid to improve circulation and reduce swelling and discomfort as the machine moves your feet and legs for you.
1st Impressions:-
* The unit is packed in a sturdy and informative box
* There is noting to assemble, just put the batteries provided into the remote control, plug into the mains socket and it is ready to use.
* An easy to read Instruction Manual is provided
* It is fitted with a normal UK 3 pin fused plug and a 5 amp fuse. (Do not use a higher amp fuse)
* The length of the cable from the base of the Leg Exerciser to the plug is 68 inches (172.7cm)
* There is a recess on the Exerciser unit to store the remote control
In Use:-
* Position the Leg Exerciser unit on the floor at right angles to the front legs of the chair you will be sitting on.
* Plug in and switch on at your mains socket
* Sit down and place 1 foot on each soleplate
* Choose the level of exercise you want — 1 = gentlest/short stride. 2 = intermediate motion/medium stride. 3 = greatest motion/long stride. If you are not sure then start with Level 1 first.
* Press the Play button on the remote control, or the button on the main unit itself.
* The exercise level can be changed at any time and it can also be stopped at any time. If not manually stopped, the Exerciser will run for around 15 mins and then will automatically go into standby.
I am retired but am active with dog walking, gardening, housework etc. but like a lot of people, can be a bit static in the evenings when watching TV. I love that at this point in the day I can sit comfortably but still top up on leg exercise. I suffer from poor circulation and cramp and I find that using this machine is bringing about good improvement.
I can remember when younger and recovering from illness, that wobbly feeling when trying to get back to normal. This Leg Exerciser would have been a real boon to have at times such as illness. It has so many useful applications for a family that although it is not cheap (current RRP 229.99 but cheaper on Amazon), it is a worthwhile investment as a health and mobility aid.
Importantly it carries a 2 year Guarantee
The other demographic was a late-thirties desk bound worker… The idea being to give them some exercise whilst stuck at their desk… For him, it didn’t work, the unit is quite large, it make a constant noise whilst working, and it looks a bit daft aesthetically. it could have easily been a more neutral shade of coloured plastic, but turquoise and cream?… It’s almost an embarrassing item to see lying around the home, let alone in the office.
But, this latter is really not whom this product is targetted at, it is; to put it as delicately as one can; for the elderly. For immobile old people who require to get some excercise whilst they sit and relax. For them, it’s perhaps a perfect, the colour for them is good for spotting the controls and knowing where to place your feet, it works…. It works as a device for the elderly. Even on the box are pictures of older people, using it and smiling, using it and reading…
I can’t help but think this would be good for so many other users, whom need to get gentle, controlled leg exercise.
The key feature for this is that is does make you move, without being up and about, there is no need whatsoever to weight bare, whilst still getting an exercise, the immobile, the obese, the elderly, the disabled… If you think you need, or know someone who needs to get motivated, but without leaving their home, or without leaving their chair, this might be a golden first step.
The quality is quite good, it is a strong plastic, but plastic none-the-less.
However, I’m removing a star for one critical problem, to get the right height when sitting was a real chore, our dining tables were just too high, then the sofa just too low. Everyone is built different, but we had a real struggle to get the right and comfy angle with the surface level. If we were too low our knees felt very high, if too high it was almost like stretching down low.
As you can imagine this is a pretty serious business as a year in bed has resulted in severe muscle wastage.
She has to be assisted to a chair and at the moment her muscles are so weak she really cannot walk or stand unaided.
I couldn’t believe my luck when I was offered this product free in exchange for a review as it seems the perfect solution for her.
This product is a medical device not an exercise machine.
It is operated ONLY while you are sitting. Never stand on this device). simply place your feet on the pedals and either using the manual or remote control switch it on. There is an on off button, and three levels of difficulty. If you haven’t been able to walk for a whole year believe me even the lowest level will help.
My loved one has tried this and says she can really feel the muscles are getting a gentle workout. You must be very careful when using this on somebody that is bedridden or has severe walking difficulties and make sure that you get advice from your GP or medical advisor before using to avoid injury.
There is no way my loved one would have been able to get this sort of exercise so regularly and with such a low risk of harm. This is far safer than her trying to walk when she is at risk of falling over.
We are very pleased indeed so far. This really is a fantastic product when used correctly, and of course on the right individual for the right medical condition.
I could not be more happy to see that using this she will now start to make progress safely.
I cannot recommend this product highly enough. We are all absolutely delighted!
In use the two rubber footplates move backwards and forwards at 3 speeds: slow, gentle, steady and there are 3 stride lengths. I’d stress that the rubber footplates only move backwards and forwards, there is no vertical movement at all. You can turn the device on and off and adjust the speed/stride length either via the commendably simple remote or by large buttons on the machine which you can operate using your feet. The setting is indicated by up to 3 blue LEDs which illuminate according to the setting you use. The machine will turn itself off after 15 minutes of operation although you can go straight into another cycle of operation.
Even on the highest setting this machine provides very, very gentle exercise. By co-incidence my 83 year old father is recovering from a leg/ankle injury and I lent him the machine to try. My father’s reaction is that this machine is just too gentle to feel like it’s doing him any good even on its highest setting. However, he did think that for someone who was partially chair bound this machine could be a helpful solution in keeping their legs/feet gently exercised.
In terms of price, particularly given that the machine only moves in a single plane eg. backwards and forwards we think it is expensive at its current price and if we didn’t know how much it was retailing for we’d expect to pay around 100 for it. The design is nice and simple for the target market although the user might still have to contend with carrying it to put it away and it isn’t light weighing in at around 6kg.
In summary, I’d say think very carefully about the specific needs of the user before buying this unit – it will be ideal for some people but distinctly underwhelming and of limited use to others as it is a very gentle leg/foot exerciser.
Does what it claims, quality good, rather slow in starting and noisy when selecting changes.
Just what my Mother needed, NOT a fast exerciser but a gentle help to her circulation.
Well made and with the well remote is a perfect product.