As part of NHS Rotherham's obesity strategy, the Rotherham Institute for Obesity (RIO) has recently taken delivery of two SCIFIT inclusive fitness initiative accredited machines: the PRO2 Total Body Exerciser and the ISO7000R Recumbent Bike.
Inclusive features include a removable seat for easy wheelchair access and a sturdy wheelchair ramp. To assist users with visual impairments, there are also a number of colour co-ordinated features.
Supplier: SCIFIT Ltd (UK) ElyCambsUK SCIFIT is the leading manufacturer of inclusive and specialist CV equipment. Key pieces within the SCIFIT product range have been IFI accredited to the highest standard by the English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS). All SCIFIT machines have a low starting resistance (only 6 watts required) and 200 resistance levels in 0.1 increments to ensure even the smallest performance improvements can be measured. Web: www.scifit.com
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