HCI Fitness E-Trainer Upper and Lower Body Pedal Exerciser

I purchased the HCI eTrainer in May 2016 for my mom, who is disabled due to side effects of long-term severe sleep apnea, plus she has a history of chronic "venus insufficiency" (poor blood circulation) in her legs.I had been looking for an exercise bike, similar to a recumbant bike, but where the bike itself would do "all the work" in order to keep my mom's limbs from stiffening and to keep the blood flowing in her extremities.I looked at products costing as much as $6,000-$7,000, but even these higher priced exercise machines were not going to meet my mom's needs.As soon as I received the eTrainer, which I found on the internet after extensive searching, I knew right away that this was the perfect exercise machine for my mom.First of all, the unit is solidly built... it felt very substantial, not flimsy! That was very important to me, and the careful design of this device was evident. I've described this unit to others as being "built like a tank!"Beyond that, it is easy for my mom's caregivers to work with the eTrainer. They simply strap her feet in, and then she just has to hold onto the soft, padded handles. The hands and feet portions of the bike can be independently operated using the controls for the two separate motors.Speed and time can also be set on this unit.Originally, we exercised my mom every other day for about 20-30 minutes, but now she gets the exercise everyday.In combination with other treatments (use of a cpap machine, which had been a struggle to get the "right mask," plus hyperbaric treatments, which are not covered by insurance), I firmly believe the HCI eTrainer has prevented my mom from additional decline in the past two years.I wish my mom could still exercise on her own, but that's not physically possible anymore... so the HCI eTrainer is the "next best thing!"The only time I've had any problem with the machine, I contacted Customer Service at HCI, which was completely responsive and addressed the concern quickly and efficiently. At a time when good customer service seems to be a thing of the past for many companies, HCI still "gets it." Kudos to them!If you or your loved one is unable to exercise on his/her own, the HCI eTrainer could well be exactly what you need!I very highly and unequivocally recommend the HCI eTrainer!

My daughter does not use it anymore from her car accident. Want to sell. Anyone interested??

Comes all together in a box. You only have to screw pedals on. Love the pedals that strap to your feet. That's the only way my 83 year old mother can keep her feet on them. You can work arms only, feet only, or both. Time increases in 5 minute increments. Has 15 different speeds. Actually run at speed 1 which forces my mother to use her own strength vs just keeping up with the machine. She loves it, and exercise is not something she enjoys (LOL).

This bike is perfect for my husband who is recovering from a traumatic brain injury and has quadraparesis. The bike is easy to assemble, and easy to use. Not quite as elaborate as the one he used in the rehab center, but it does the same job and I'm not a professional therapist.

Delivered on time. Assembly was quite easy and the system works as advertised. I am hopeful this device will provide my wife some mobility she desperately needs, especially since she was recently hospitalized with blood clots that traveled to her lung. She has serious MS mobility issues, but I believe she will be able to use the eTrainer right from her mobility lounge chair. I tried it from there myself and was comfortable with it from a use and safety perspective. She definitely will not be going to break any speed records and I will always be there by her side. HCI was great to work with considering they called me directly to respond to a question. Thanks again HCI.

Using with my husband who had a stroke. Disappointed that it doesn’t have a resistance setting. This is great for auto peddling but would like ability to set resistance.

Wonderful product but had to send back because my father ended up in nursing home before I received it. When he got out it was no longer available so I had to get one elsewhere but it is amazing product.

very good and nice build product. doesn't look like Chinese B class stuff