Biodex BioStep Semi-Recumbent Elliptical (Refurbished)

The BioStep’s fluid, elliptical motion is forgiving on the knees, ankles, hip and lower back... a natural closed-chain low-impact functional exercise. The BioStep reduces joint impact because the user is not required to lift and strike their feet on the walking surface. By combining lower extremity motion with upper body, the BioStep provides a total body workout in both forward and reverse directions, thereby involving different muscle groups. The low-impact elliptical motion of the BioStep reduces the jarring impact often associated with the stop-start motion so common with other recumbent steppers. The BioStep motion also helps strengthen the muscles important to maintaining function; those muscles specifically associated with mobility, walking and balance. BioStep incorporates both the upper and lower extremities into the cycling motion; users experience less local muscle fatigue. This allows similar heart rates to be achieved at lower rates of perceived exertion when compared to traditional exercise ergometers.

• Elliptical motion - provides smooth continuous ’zero joint impact’ exercise
• 1:1 arm to leg motion - for natural arm swing rhythm
• Rotating seat to 90® on either side and step-through design - for easy and safe entry and exit
• Optimized seat height - for wheelchair transfers and controlled hip flexion
• 10 watts to 600 watts - to accommodate a wide spectrum of users
• Constant resistance with 30 effort levels and profiles - provides greater program options
• Integral contact and Polar Telemetry heart rate monitoring - to ensure proper training intensity
• Sturdy, well-placed grab handles to facilitate patient transfer
• Large easy-to-use ’Quick Start’ display - features time, RPM, watts, calories, METs, total steps (standard model only), heart rate; plus ’Smart’ preprogrammed exercise profiles that automatically adjust effort levels
• Large utility holder - provides a convenient storage place for water bottles and allows for hands-free reading
• Robust design - for heavy institutional uses
• Power Requirements: Self Powered, Cordless. It uses an Alternator and Battery for Power

• Dimensions: 65" L x 28" W x 47.25" H
• User Capacity: 500 lbs
• Weight: 254 lbs