| iv id="body"> | | | | The fact that a recumbent bike is suitable for all levels |
| There are so many exercise bikes available that it's | | | | will keep you getting back on the bike. If you're feeling |
| easy to be overwhelmed. Spinning bikes, stationary | | | | particularly tired or lazy one day, you can have an |
| bikes, dual action bikes, and recumbent bikes are | | | | easy workout where you can read a book or |
| probably some of the terms you've heard. It's almost | | | | newspaper. If you really want to test your limits, you |
| as though you have to be a fitness equipment | | | | can crank up the music, set the machine to more |
| engineer to understand the differences! Here's a quick | | | | difficult levels, and add some weights for an upper |
| summary of these confusing terms.o Spinning Bikes | | | | body workout.o Recumbent Bikes are Safer |
| You've probably heard about the spin craze that has | | | | Because you sit back and lower to the ground in a |
| become so popular in health clubs. Spinning bikes | | | | recumbent bike, it is better for your body. Most |
| usually have at least a front wheel that spins (which is | | | | exercise bikes force you to hunch over, causing a stiff |
| why they are so brilliantly named spinning bikes). These | | | | back. Some dual action bikes are back injuries waiting |
| bikes might be the current fad, but they aren't very | | | | to happen. Recumbent bikes require that you sit with |
| comfortable. The seats are small and hard. The | | | | good posture as you pedal. |
| classes make these boring bikes more interesting, but | | | | Recumbent bikes also offer one of the few cardio |
| as home exercise bikes, they quickly become tedious.o | | | | workouts that put no pressure on your knees and |
| Stationary Bikes | | | | other joints. You can't "cheat" on a recumbent bike and |
| Stationary bikes (or upright bikes) are the exercise | | | | stand up when you're finding it more difficult to pedal. |
| bikes that most people can identify. It's the same basic | | | | Standing like that on other types of exercise bikes |
| model as in the 1980's. Once again, it's fairly | | | | puts unnecessary pressure on your knees and ankles. |
| uncomfortable. You can't really do anything like read or | | | | Recumbent bikes let your body exercise at an angle |
| watch TV because you're leaning left and right and | | | | where your body weight is not stressing your joints. |
| bouncing, so it, too, quickly gets boring.o Dual Action | | | | Even people with back and knee problems will find a |
| Bikes | | | | recumbent bike easy to use.o Why Men Should |
| Dual action bikes are aptly named, as they give you | | | | Choose Recumbent Exercise Bikes |
| both an upper and lower body workout. There are | | | | So many men neglect their lower bodies when they |
| handles that move independently - much like an elliptical | | | | workout, especially in strength training. It's common to |
| machine. It's a good workout, but a bit tough for | | | | see buffed out men with giant biceps and tiny little bird |
| beginners, and as usual, the time on the bike will | | | | legs. That's because it's easier to get an upper body |
| eventually get boring. | | | | workout at home. If you just invest in a recumbent |
| You can also get dual action bikes that allow you to | | | | bike, you can set the machine to high resistance. You |
| adjust the machine to create an arm-pedaling workout. | | | | will build leg muscle, and you can even do curls while |
| It's usually fairly difficult to make the adjustments. It's | | | | you pedal. |
| also two separate exercises, which create a longer | | | | Recumbent bikes can also allow men to get a great |
| workout. Most people aren't as likely to keep up such | | | | cardio workout without the discomfort that only a man |
| a routine.o Recumbent Bikes | | | | knows on regular bikes or other types of exercise |
| Recumbent bikes are the exercise bikes with the | | | | bikes. With the large, comfortable seats of recumbent |
| comfortable bucket seats. You sit back and lower to | | | | bikes, you are much more likely to enjoy your workout |
| the ground as you pedal. These exercise bikes are | | | | pain-free. |
| easy enough for even the most sedentary beginners, | | | | If you move the seat of a recumbent bike up a bit to |
| and they usually offer workout programs to keep the | | | | bring your legs higher, you can even target the lower |
| workouts from becoming mundane. | | | | abs and have to do less crunches to get the bottom |
| The Experts Recognize the Advantages of | | | | of your six-pack!o Things Women Should Know About |
| Recumbent Bikes | | | | Recumbent Bikes |
| Most physicians and personal trainers recommend | | | | Two words, ladies: legs and bottoms. Recumbent |
| recumbent bikes. Recumbent bikes are better for | | | | exercise bikes are so comfortable and easy to use |
| people of all different fitness levels. You are more likely | | | | that eventually you can do workouts giving you results |
| to keep up a recumbent bike routine over time, the | | | | like you've spent hours a day on a stair-stepper. |
| bikes are safer, and there are different benefits for | | | | Recumbent bikes can give you a fat burning cardio |
| both men and women.o Recumbent Bikes for All | | | | workout with enough resistance to help you build long, |
| Fitness Levels | | | | lean muscle. Picture Tina Turner legs. Recumbent bikes |
| Even the most sedentary person will find a recumbent | | | | also are great for your inner thighs. Using different |
| exercise bike easy to use. You can adjust the settings | | | | programs and settings, you will be able to target |
| to offer little or no resistance as you pedal. People | | | | different muscle areas in your legs for longer looking, |
| who are overweight will definitely find the seat much | | | | leaner legs. |
| larger and more comfortable than other exercise bikes. | | | | According to most polls, women claim in higher |
| Athletes will find the recumbent exercise bike a | | | | numbers to not have time for exercise because of |
| challenge. The resistance can become incredibly | | | | more responsibilities in the home. With the positioning of |
| difficult. The bike can simulate pedaling up hills. Most | | | | a recumbent bike, you can multi-task to more easily fit |
| recumbent bikes offer various programs that will | | | | in a workout. You are able to read, catch the news, |
| require you to sprint and tackle hills. If you want an | | | | and even use a phone or your handheld organizer. |
| upper body workout as you pedal, you can easily add | | | | Finding a Recumbent Exercise Bike |
| weights and do repetitions as you sit back in the | | | | With prices between $200 and $3000, there is quite a |
| recumbent bike seat.o Recumbent Bikes Offer a | | | | variety of recumbent bikes available. Use the Internet |
| Sustainable Workout | | | | to find great deals (including free shipping most of the |
| The programs offered by most recumbent exercise | | | | time). Because the bikes are great for any level and |
| bikes definitely keep the workout from becoming | | | | help you to finally be able to stick with a safe and |
| boring. You can simulate a course that is easy or | | | | effective workout routine, you can splurge a little. This |
| difficult, flat or hilly. When shopping for exercise bikes, | | | | is definitely one of the best investments you can make |
| it's better to get a bike with as many variations as | | | | for your health. |
| possible. | | | | |