Exercise Bikes

An exercise bicycle is a stationary bicycle used asanyone who enjoys a more relaxing workout with less
exercise equipment, not as transportation. An exerciseintensity, but it will still get your heart rate up and keep
bicycle is usually a special-purpose exercise machineyou active.
resembling a bicycle, but it is also possible to adapt anBenefits of Exercise Bikes:
ordinary bicycle for stationary exercise, either by* One of the top benefits of exercise bikes is that
placing it on rollers or a trainer.they are probably the most affordable piece of
Exercise bikes come in two typesexercise equipment on the market right now. Starting
* Upright Bikearound $200 and ranging up to $2500, exercise bikes
An upright bike looks like a regular bike. A high intensityoffer a huge variety of models for every price range
workout can be reached on this type of bike as youand every exercise level.
can stand on the pedals, leaving the seat. Some riders* Another great benefit of exercise bikes is that they
have problems with their knees on an upright bike.provide a much lower impact on your joints and
Upright exercise bikes are great for many reasons, butligaments than other piece of exercise equipment like a
mostly they take up very little room (as compared totreadmill or stair climber. This can result in less chance
some pieces of cardio exercise equipment), and theyof sustained injury over time and can also be great for
allow you a great workout without as much impact aspeople with joint problems, arthritis, etc.
many traditional forms of cardiovascular exercise.* Another recent factor that has made the exercise
Because there is not a lot of bouncing around whenbikes much more comfortable to use is the introduction
you ride a stationary exercise bike, it makes it easy toof the recumbent exercise bike - where you sit in a
watch TV, listen to music or read a book while yousemi-reclined bucket seat with your legs angled out in
workout. Upright exercise bikes are perfect for peoplefront of you instead of hanging down.
who want a great, low impact workout in a limited* Exercise bikes can also be much safer than other
space.forms of exercise equipment. You can slip and fall on
* Recumbent Bikea treadmill. You can lose your balance on an elliptical
A recumbent bike reclines at an angle. Many havetrainer. It's much more difficult to fall off or injury
bucket seats that offer back support. Some riders findyourself on an exercise bike. This makes the exercise
less strain on their knees and back. Some riders feelbike a great alternative for the elderly exerciser or
that a less intense workout is achieved on asomeone who is new to exercise equipment in
recumbent bike. You can always try for yourself. Thegeneral.
recumbent exercise bike provides the body with more* Another factor that makes the exercise bike so
relaxation while exercising. The body is more reclinedpopular in home gyms is the fact that (with a
than an upright exercise bike, and the seat willrecumbent bike) you can read while you're exercising.
generally have a back to it for a resting position. ForBoredom is one of the main reasons people don't
this reason, a recumbent bike is usually very beneficialexercise. So instead of forcing yourself to trudge
for someone with back problems. Also, your legs willthrough your workout, why not choose a piece of
be out in front of you instead of below you, soexercise equipment that's going to allow you to
resistance from the pedals may be a bit higher. Themultitask and do what you want while working out?
recumbent exercise bike is a fantastic machine for