| The popularity of the exercise bike among | | | | machine, as it requires very little space. |
| many exercise machines is that exercise bikes | | | | Some exercise bikes are collapsible so that |
| moves almost all the back and leg muscles of | | | | it does not continue to occupy spaces when no |
| the user while riding. | | | | longer in use and be tucked away under a bed |
| | | | or a closet. |
| Resistance on the exercise bike can be | | | | |
| adjusted to intensities that will suit | | | | Exercise bikes can be as inexpensive as a few |
| individual's aerobic needs from the gentle to | | | | hundreds of dollars to a few thousand |
| the more rigorous. The versatility of the | | | | depending on the features and other benefit |
| exercise bike makes it adjustable to | | | | that it offers. |
| different requirements of the exerciser. Some | | | | |
| prefer the slow pedaling at higher resistance | | | | In lieu of the exercise bike, an ordinary |
| levels; others need spinning the wheel at | | | | bicycle can also be used. The bike is mounted |
| lower resistance levels while some would want | | | | on a trainer (which is very cheap and is very |
| to use different resistance alternately. It | | | | easy to install), where the rear wheel of the |
| can also suit the exerciser requirements that | | | | bicycle is raised and the exerciser uses this |
| would need a more forward leaning position, | | | | as a stationary bike. Trainers can be bought |
| an upright position and the recumbent | | | | at most bicycle retailers. |
| position. | | | | |
| | | | There are many benefits that the exercise |
| When doing the exercise for the first time, a | | | | bike can provide but it is especially |
| health professional should always be around | | | | effective for people who have back ailments. |
| to provide a safe program for the patient. | | | | |
| Knowing the patient's optimal heart rate is | | | | Riding a bike on the roads, running and |
| crucial in determining the program and to | | | | jogging is good at strengthening the back |
| prevent injuries. Aside from the exercise | | | | conditions of patients but it can also injure |
| programs the health professional will also | | | | the spine, this is why a stationary bike is a |
| determine the correct posture and resistance | | | | popular alternative. Some ailments that could |
| that are needed. They are also trained to | | | | benefit best from an exercise bike are the |
| spot potential difficulties that could cause | | | | Spinal Stenopsis and the Osteoarthritis. |
| more problems that someone not trained will | | | | |
| not. | | | | Exercise bike are good at strengthening back |
| | | | muscle groups, the leg, calf, the hamstrings |
| Normally, these kinds of programs should be | | | | at the back of the thigh and can also work |
| done three times a week for at least 20 | | | | the abdominal muscles. |
| minutes each. The patient is always required | | | | |
| to start slowly especially for those who are | | | | Exercise bicycles can also improve the |
| not used to the rigors of exercising. One of | | | | flexibility of muscles and ligaments. It can |
| the main objectives here is to raise the | | | | also aid to a very large extent the range of |
| patient's heart rate from 60 to 85% of the | | | | movements of the muscles that otherwise can |
| patient's maximum heart rate. | | | | develop spasms and stiffness. Exercise bikes |
| | | | can help reduce the stresses of the muscles |
| For people who would prefer to have the | | | | at the lower back, and with regularity of use |
| exercise at home instead of going regularly | | | | can promote circulation and cardiovascular |
| to the gym, an exercise bike is a convenient | | | | health. |