I'm starting my 3rd week of PR. So far not that impressed w/their
program. Extremely scripted, basically just some machines to rotate
thru. We arrive at the scheduled time, and "the group" warms up for
5min. The you increase the load {their only measure is watts, or speed
on treadmill} for 10 min. Next move to another machine, when group is
ready, workout for another 10min, then change machines again for the
final 10min workout. The session ends with a few stretching exercises.
The available machines are: Nu-Step, treasdmills, desk top bike peddles,
several elypticals, a rowing machine and some Schwinn fan type bikes.
Thruout
the workouts, they ask for your pulse, effort level and breathing
difficulty. They also do a BP check during each workout. Obviously O2 is
available on site. Which that and the "medical" checks are the only
thing that distinguishes this PR from Sneakers. Because of the medical
supervision, they can charge my insured premium fees! What are your experiences w/PR?
As
I'm now in the mood to "go out" to exercise, I may just go to Team
Rehab, and use their equipment - at no charge, because I'm a former
patient. The only difference, I have to provide my own O2. The
frustration is that there is no attempt to teach a good exercise routine one
could use when the insurance money runs out.
I shouldn't complain, since
Medicare and my supplemental insurance covers the total cost. In fact
that money would be better spent on say a NuStep located in my home, or
towards a regular gym membership.
I know I need
to move more. I do have a treadmill collecting dust in the corner.
Since the necessity to exercise more is more important than ever, I will
start walking on it and the sidewalks.
I'm interested in other's experiences with their PR.