So far, I’ve had no negative feedback from my body having used the vibrating machine for a couple of days. The only thing that is initially disconcerting is the novel experience of shaking & wobbling all over, head to toe. But am growing used to it and expect to become adapted before long.
The shaking all over feeling is not familiar or comparable to anything I’ve experienced before, except perhaps what you’ll experience in funfairs, but in a much bigger way, that lurch you from side to side, up ‘n down, that swing you round and round, that frighten the life out of you, like the big dipper!
The vibrating machine is not comparable to these funfair experiences except in the novelty & unfamiliar nature of them.
The articles you kindly posted have somewhat different advise. The Conversation says not if you have a knee replacement. I have actually already had the first total knee replacement replaced with a longer one because it worked itself loose, so am now being careful.
I do like the Mayo Clinic says
Some research shows that whole-body vibration, when performed correctly and under medical supervision when needed, can:
Reduce back pain
Improve strength and balance in older adults
Reduce bone loss
But I note it says under medical supervision. This for me may be the clincher because I am inclined to bend in weird ways.
My old boss, now 100 years old, in Nice, was advised to have one of his knees replaced many years ago, but he didn’t want to lose it and continues to hobble around his apartment with a walker. I think I would have wanted a replacement if I had needed one. Hate the idea of losing mobility.
Hope you will achieve a favourable & comfortable outcome, preferably at some time in the very near future. I can’t imagine how you must feel – best of luck.
I was given one for a trial as part of Local initiative to get older and wonky people more active. I found it very dull and din’t really complete the daily/weekly tasks. I guess if one could put it somewhere where one could watch TV at same time it could be sustainable.
It was I imagine very cheap and didn’t feel very sturdy. So cheap is not necessarily a good criteria.
If it’s at all possible, I think even a short ride outdoors on a proper bike (or trike )would of far greater physical and mental benefit than a static indoors exercise bike. (but please note, I’m a PhD not an MD!!)
I suggest you do the rounds and try various models…
OH has an elliptical bike… since his first heart attack… not cheap but didn’t break the bank either… and still going strong (both OH and the bike… )
An indoor bike can be used more easily (and at a moments notice) no matter what the weather…
Had we kept our ordinary cycles, they would still be hanging from the garage ceiling… total waste.
but each person is different… take your time… don’t buy anything unless you are sure it will be used.
School helped make me loathe anything to do with sport or exercise, but I adopted a very healthy diet in 1981 - when I was 21 - and six years later my motorcycle broke and I borrowed my brother’s 10 speed – my mother actually said that on my diet I “didn’t get enough protein” for that sort of thing …
It was a perfect 4 mile commute - largely away from traffic and with a really good hill in the morning - It still took me a good 7 years of daily cycling to work and back to realise just how fit I was - at 35 the local rave scene was in full flow and I outdanced people half my age …
I have always cycled with music and it annoys me that in France I could get fined…
In my late 40s I got into regular 20 mile rides and group rides of up to 70 flat miles …(tea and cakes rather than lycra)
Now retired - at 63 - I mimic my commutes with an 8 mile ride before dinner where I endeavour to get my heart working - that sort of distance feels like some sort of sweet-spot in terms of convenience etc - good for the mind as well as the body.
My hope is to move to France and carry on cycling, but also take up swimming and kayaking … and if I find I have a nice spot in my new home I will probably relent and set up a static bike as well as strength training kit for when the weather is too nasty - but I far prefer to actually go somewhere …
Getting a bike each was one of our top priorities when we moved here last year but unfortunately it’s now never going to happen. Very interested in the elliptical bike, I tried one today at our local park and it takes a bit of getting used to and is hard work. Something to look into in the future. We saw the physio again today who suggested we just needed a normal exercise bike to just get the hips moving without stress which will hopefully get rid of some the pain in the joint. So we’ll be visiting the sports shops next week and hopefully find something suitable. But we’ll take our time as Stella suggested.
I hate going to the gym. Maybe I’m too lazy I used to do workouts at home but didn’t enjoy them at all. Also, later I faced issues with my knees, so I quit exercising and bought an e-bike. The quietkat customer service turned out to be helpful (found it via this site) and I was lucky to get a good bike at a reasonable price. I should say, I really enjoy cycling. There is nothing better for me to ride somewhere on a warm day and listen to good music. This is the best way for me to relax and keep fit.
Just to say that the shockwave treatment to get rid of the calcium on my OH’s shoulder did work after nine sessions. After each session she had ten minutes on a tens machine which did give some pain relief. So we hope that the physio will give some relief to the hip pain. Once you get to a certain age health issues seem to become endless
I used to do workouts at home but didn’t enjoy them at all. Also, later I faced issues with my knees, so I quit exercising and bought an e-bike. The quietkat customer service turned out to be helpful (found it via this 
