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A 72-year-old female asked:

I am 72 y.o. w/bil. knee replacements & history of heart attack 2002. what is best excercise equipment for me, elliptical trainer, or gizelle machine?

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Dr. William Jenkinsanswered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

I'm not: familiar with those machines, but walking at different speeds and slopes if available would be fine

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