Upper Body Ergometers & Etrainers

Compare our four models

Model Price How the patient gets on Max user weight Footprint
OmniTrainer
OT-1100		 $6,995 No seat. ADA compatible, rolls up to a wheelchair. 450 lbs 23 to 36" x 24"
CyclePlus
CP-400		 $2,695 Walk-through frame, 17" seat. No swivel. 400 lbs 63" x 24"
PhysioCycle XT
XT-800		 $2,495 Step-through recumbent frame. No swivel. 300 lbs 60" x 25"
eTrainer
E-PAT AP		 $2,195 No seat. Patient stays in their own chair. Set by the patient's chair 28" x 32"

Only the eTrainer and OmniTrainer are motorized for passive training. Full buying guidance on transfer access, arm path, and room planning is below the products.

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An upper body ergometer, or UBE, is a seated arm bike. It gives cardiovascular and endurance training to people who cannot load their legs, and shoulder and elbow range of motion work to people rebuilding after a stroke, a surgery, or a long hospital stay.

Every machine on this page does that job. They differ in one thing above all others: how the patient gets to the handles. The eTrainer and OmniTrainer have no seat at all, so a patient trains from their own wheelchair with no transfer. The PhysioCycle XT and CyclePlus use step-through frames and need the user to sit down.

Prices run $2,195 to $6,995. Scroll past the products for a full comparison of transfer access, stroke and arm path, resistance and motor levels, user capacity, and footprint, plus which model fits a PT clinic versus a home.

If the user can transfer to a seat and you need a 360 degree swivel or removable seat, see our Physical Therapy Recumbent Bikes instead.

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HCI OmniTrainer Physical Therapy Hand Bike OT-1100 Muscle Recovery Physical Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Training Healthy and Safe Workout
disabled woman training with HCI OmniTrainer Physical Therapy Hand Bike OT-1100
OmniTrainer Physical Therapy Hand Bike $6,995.00
CyclePlus Recumbent Bike with Arm Exercise CP-400 Muscle and Strength Training Solution Healthy and Safe Workout
A trainer assisting a woman training on the CyclePlus Recumbent Bike with Arm Exercise CP-400
CyclePlus Recumbent Bike w/ Arm Exercise $2,695.00
woman exercise on HCI PhysioCycle XT UBE Arm Bike and Recumbent Cycle XT-800
HCI PhysioCycle XT UBE Arm Bike and Recumbent Cycle XT-800 Muscle Recovery Physical Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Training Healthy and Safe Workout
PhysioCycle XT UBE Arm Bike and Recumbent Cycle $2,495.00
HCI eTrainer Active Passive Motorized Exercise Bike for Disabled E-PAT-AP Muscle Recovery Physical Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Training Healthy and Safe Workout
HCI eTrainer Active Passive Motorized Exercise Bike for Disabled E-PAT-AP with a normal chair
eTrainer Active Passive Motorized Exercise Bike for Disabled $2,195.00

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Shopping Guide for Upper Body Ergometers & Etrainers

Start with transfer access, not resistance

The first question is not how many resistance levels a machine has. It is whether your patient can get onto it.

  • No transfer needed. The eTrainer and the OmniTrainer have no seat at all. The patient stays in their own wheelchair or pulls up a standard chair. If a patient cannot transfer independently, this is the only category that works.
  • Step-through transfer. The CyclePlus uses a walk-through frame with no crossbar to swing a leg over. The PhysioCycle XT is a step-through recumbent frame. Both need the patient to sit down under their own power or with light assist.
  • Swivel or removable seat. Nothing on this page has one. For a seat that rotates 360 degrees for a side transfer, or one that lifts out entirely for wheelchair training, look at the PhysioStep LXT and PhysioStep PRO in our Physical Therapy Recumbent Bikes collection.

On seat height: Health Care International does not publish a floor-to-seat measurement for these units, and we will not invent one. If seat height decides your purchase, call us and we will measure the exact unit before it ships.

Stroke length and arm path

Arm ergometers use a fixed circular crank, so there is no adjustable stroke length the way a recumbent stepper has. What actually varies is direction and assistance.

  • Bi-directional means the handles turn forward and backward, loading pulling and pushing patterns in one session. The PhysioCycle XT, eTrainer, and OmniTrainer all do this.
  • Motorized, or passive, means the machine moves the limb for a patient who cannot yet move it themselves. Only the eTrainer and the OmniTrainer offer this. It is the difference between a mobilization device and a conditioning device.
  • Linked arms and legs means the handles and pedals drive each other, forcing coordinated contralateral movement. Only the PhysioCycle XT does this.

Compare our four models

OmniTrainer (OT-1100), $6,995

  • Access: no seat. ADA compatible, rolls up to a wheelchair or standard chair. Height adjusts 43 to 48 inches.
  • Limbs: arms or legs, one at a time. Resistance 1 to 15, plus dual 120 watt motors at 1 to 60 RPM.
  • Max user weight: 450 lbs. Footprint: 23 to 36 inches L x 24 inches W.
  • Best fit: PT clinic. The full commercial choice when you need motor-assisted training and adjustable height for varied chairs.

CyclePlus (CP-400), $2,695

  • Access: walk-through frame, 17 inch seat, 25 fore and aft positions. No swivel.
  • Limbs: both, independently. Magnetic resistance 1 to 32. No motor.
  • Max user weight: 400 lbs. Footprint: 63 inches L x 24 inches W x 51 inches H.
  • Best fit: home and light clinic. Highest capacity per dollar, self powered, app connected.

PhysioCycle XT (XT-800), $2,495

  • Access: step-through recumbent frame, 15 fore and aft seat positions. No swivel. Fits users 4 ft 10 in to 6 ft 3 in.
  • Limbs: both, linked together. Electromagnetic resistance 1 to 8. No motor.
  • Max user weight: 300 lbs. Footprint: 60 inches L x 25 inches W x 52 inches H.
  • Best fit: home and light clinic. The only unit here that forces coordinated arm and leg movement.

eTrainer (E-PAT AP), $2,195

  • Access: no seat. Patient stays in their own wheelchair or a standard chair. Height adjusts 32 to 40 inches.
  • Limbs: both, together or separate. Dual 50 watt motors, passive levels 1 to 15 up to 75 RPM. Active levels 1 to 2 only.
  • Max user weight: set by the patient's own chair. Footprint: 28 inches L x 32 inches W. Unit weighs 33 lbs with transport wheels.
  • Best fit: PT clinic, skilled nursing, home caregiver. Light enough for one person to move between rooms.

Which one fits your setting

Physical therapy clinic or rehab center

If you treat wheelchair users and early stage patients, buy motorized. The eTrainer at $2,195 covers passive mobilization at the lowest entry price and travels between treatment rooms. The OmniTrainer at $6,995 is the full commercial version: stronger 120 watt motors, adjustable height for different chairs, and a frame built for all-day use. Many clinics end up with both, because the eTrainer covers the bedside and the OmniTrainer anchors the gym floor.

Cardiac rehab and active aging programs

Your patients can usually transfer to a seat, and you need heart rate control and measurable load rather than assisted movement. The CyclePlus gives 32 resistance steps, contact heart rate, and 400 lb capacity. The PhysioCycle XT gives linked arm and leg movement and heart rate control programs at the lowest price on the page.

Home use

For a home buyer recovering from a stroke or surgery, the deciding factors are doorway clearance, user weight, and whether a caregiver is present. The CyclePlus is the safest general pick: step-through entry, 400 lb capacity, and self powered so it does not need an outlet near the wall. If the user cannot leave a wheelchair, the eTrainer is the only home-priced option that works.

Before you buy

  • Measure the room, then add clearance. A 63 inch long machine needs roughly 3 more feet at the front for a safe transfer approach.
  • If a wheelchair is involved, measure the chair, not just the patient. Armrest width and seat height decide whether the eTrainer or OmniTrainer clears.
  • Check power. The CyclePlus runs self powered or plugged in. The PhysioCycle XT needs a 120V outlet. The eTrainer and OmniTrainer need power for the motors.
  • Every unit on this page ships LTL freight with curbside delivery and liftgate service included.

Not sure which one fits your room or your patients?

We have sold rehab cardio equipment since 2009 to clinics, schools, fire departments, and home caregivers. Tell us the space, the patient population, and the budget, and we will tell you which of these four to buy, including when the answer is none of them. Request a quote or call (855) 228-7348, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm ET. Purchase orders and tax exempt orders welcome.

Upper Body Ergometers & Etrainers FAQs

Can a wheelchair user train on these machines without transferring?

On two of them, yes. The eTrainer and the OmniTrainer have no seat at all. The patient stays in their own wheelchair or a standard chair and the machine rolls up to them. The eTrainer adjusts from 32 to 40 inches high and the OmniTrainer from 43 to 48 inches, so measure your chair before ordering.

The PhysioCycle XT and CyclePlus have step-through frames, but the user still has to sit down on the machine's own seat.
What is the difference between an active and a passive trainer?

Active means the user drives the pedals or handles against resistance. Passive means a motor drives them and the limb goes along for the ride.

Only the eTrainer and the OmniTrainer offer passive mode. The eTrainer uses dual 50 watt motors at 15 speed levels up to 75 RPM. The OmniTrainer uses dual 120 watt motors at 1 to 60 RPM. The PhysioCycle XT and CyclePlus are active only.
How much floor space does an upper body ergometer need?

It depends on whether the user brings their own chair. The eTrainer is 28 by 32 inches and the OmniTrainer is 23 to 36 by 24 inches, but you have to add the depth of the wheelchair in front of it.

The seated units are longer: the PhysioCycle XT is 60 by 25 inches and the CyclePlus is 63 by 24 inches. Add roughly 3 feet at the front of either for a safe approach and transfer.
What is the weight capacity on your arm bikes?

The OmniTrainer rates to 450 lbs, the CyclePlus to 400 lbs, and the PhysioCycle XT to 300 lbs.

The eTrainer has no rating of its own because the user sits in their own wheelchair or chair. The limit is whatever that chair is rated for.
Should my clinic buy the eTrainer or the OmniTrainer?

Buy the eTrainer at $2,195 if you need passive mobilization at the lowest entry price and want to move the unit between treatment rooms. It weighs 33 lbs and has transport wheels.

Buy the OmniTrainer at $6,995 if it is going to live on a gym floor and run all day. It has stronger 120 watt motors, an ADA compatible layout, and height adjustment for different chairs. Clinics that treat a wide caseload often end up with both.
Can I buy a commercial arm bike for home use?

Yes. All four ship to homes, and the commercial grade build outlasts residential equipment at the same price.

For a home buyer, the CyclePlus is usually the best pick because it is self powered, steps through easily, and rates to 400 lbs. If the user cannot leave a wheelchair, the eTrainer is the only home-priced option that works. Every unit ships LTL freight with curbside delivery and liftgate service included, so plan for help moving it inside.
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