Exercise Bikes
Exercise bikes are an ideal starting point for beginners to exercise. Is a great way to keep fit and stay in shape at home without the hassle of going to the gym. Is the perfect choice if you are looking for an exercise which is simple and can use at any time. You can use it indoors without going out on the road. Provides a good workout which is a low impact exercise, that is gentle on the backs, knees, hips and joints.
Almost everyone can cycle, there’s very little co-ordination required and the weight-bearing nature of the exercise makes it particularly easy on the hips, knees, ankles and joints. Ideal for beginners, the elderly or those suffering or recovering from an injury.
Exercise cycle improves your cardiovascular as well as giving your legs a great workout and tone up your leg muscles. Using just a few times a week can improve your overall fitness as well as the fitness of your heart, lungs and muscles. Other benefits using an exercise bike are that it increases your BMR (Basic Metabolic Rate), Burns fat, Increases stamina and also increases fitness level.
Exercise bikes are easy to fit in your busy everyday life. Hop on whilst watching tv, listening to music. You can keep track of your progress as most bikes display the speed and distance you’ve cycled. Sophisticated models may even monitor your heart rate and keep count of calories burnt. Some are equipped with pre-set workouts.
This is an upright seated position on a saddle that most resembles a regular outdoor cycle. Advantages with these types of bikes are that your arms as well as your legs can get a workout and you can create a much more difficult routine as you can stand up whilst pedalling. Another advantage of the upright type is that they are more compact which is great if you are short on space. Some upright models come with handles that are designed to offer rowing type upper body workouts as well.
The more modern Recumbent Exercise Bikes typically have a much larger seat with back support. The seat is positioned lower to the ground than with upright bikes and the pedals are in front of the user. The seat on a recumbent bike supports the lower back and will therefore be more comfortable than an upright bike for those with back problems. Recumbents can also be a better choice for those with knee problems or anyone suffering from high blood pressure, as they tend to lessen strain on knees and keep the user’s blood pressure lower than with an upright bike. On the other hand, if you have none of the above problems and you want to ensure you get the most out of each workout, an upright model might be the right option, as some do believe that these encourage a more intense workout. If you go for a recumbent model you could use weights for upper body workouts while pedalling, as you don’t have to use your arms and hands to hold on to any handlebars.
There are also Children Exercise bikes, which is fun to use and helps promote both fitness and healthy play in one easy to use unit. It also allows youngsters to imitate their Mum or Dad using their own exercise equipment, which is designed specifically for the younger members of the family to increase mobility, co-ordination and cardio-vascular activity.