An upper body Ergometer, commonly referred to as a UBE in physical therapy clinics, is a piece of exercise equipment similar to a bicycle that you pedal with your arms. The Upper Body Ergometer improves cardiovascular endurance, develops muscle and improves upper body strength. Using an Upper Body Ergo as part of a high intensity workout, enhances the lung's ability to provide oxygen to the blood and the working muscle tissue by asking the heart to pump harder.
