All About Exercise Bikes
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Exercise bikes are some of the most popular pieces of home exercise equipment sold today. Also called stationery bikes, exercise bikes let you get a great workout without leaving your home. The benefits of these bikes are numerous. Because they're made for indoor use, you'll be sure to get your workout done regardless of the weather.
There are several different kinds of stationery bikes from which you can choose. The first is the upright bike. This type looks just like a regular bicycle as far as design is concerned. While these types of stationery bikes are affordable and classic, they can put strain on the knees, joints and muscles. That is why most people end up going with the recumbent type of exercise bike. With a recumbent bike, the seat is less like a bike seat and more like a comfortable chair. The pedals are positioned in front of the rider rather than below, minimizing joint stress and maximizing your workout.
If you're looking for a workout that's challenging and effective, then you should definitely check out the dual action exercise bikes out there. With these types of bikes, you hold on to bars that work your arms while you pedal. This allows you to get a fantastic arm and shoulder workout in addition to the legs. And, it increases the level of cardiovascular difficulty.
With most exercise bikes you can control the level of resistance. For a beginner, low resistance is recommended. After it becomes easy to do a low resistance bike workout, then gradually increase the resistance each time. Resistance is key to seeing results quickly. With higher resistance, you're actually strength training while you're doing your cardio.
No matter how much you're looking to spend, there are exercise bikes out there to meet your budget and fitness needs. A basic model can be found for $200 or less. Then there are premium models equipped with lots of sophisticated features. These bikes are often used by professional athletes and can cost thousands of dollars. Somewhere between the budget and premium models are a variety of moderately priced exercise bikes that are perfect for the everyday consumer's fitness needs.
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