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