There are available two types
of exercise bikes. The upright
bike is stationary and it
resembles a typical road bike.
Added stress is put on the
joints because the pedals
are positioned below the rider.
The pedals of the recumbent
bike are out in front of the
rider so that pedaling is
more natural and less stressful
on the hips and knees and
the seat resembles a chair.
There are other styles of
bikes available as well. There
are double action upright
exercise bikes that have moveable
handlebars or arm handles.
Your arms as well as your
legs are used on this bike.
This bike will provide you
with aerobic activity and
upper body toning. Some variety
can be found with resistance
bikes also.
The resistance on Direct tension
bikes can be adjusted manually.
An exercise bike with flywheels
has a cycling very much like
regular biking. The resistance
of air resistance bikes get
it by pedaling against the
airflow of a fan blade.
Out of all resistance exercise
bikes, the magnetic frictionless
resistance bikes are the most
sophisticated. Resistance
bikes are the most advanced
resistance bikes. A greater
variety of workout levels
can be had on this bikes.
The feedback mechanisms show
the following readouts: speed,
time, distance, total calories
and fat burned, program mode,
resistance levels, pulse,
heart rate, and work out level
(RPM, watts, METS, mpms, and
mph/kph). Your needs and wants
will determine the bike you
choose buy. Your choice of
bikes will also depend on
the type of workout you want.
You will get a great cardio
workout that focuses on the
quadriceps. On a recumbent
bike you are seated in a reclining
position. Your legs are out
in front of you and your back
is supported by the seat.
The hamstrings and the glutes
are given a workout. A recumbent
bike is much easier on your
lower back.
Upright bikes could come with
handlebars the move back and
forth in a rowing like motion.
This motion will work your
arms, your chest, your abs
and your back muscles. These
bikes will give you a terrific
cardiovascular workout as
well as a calorie burning
experience.
Your size should be matched
to the bike. Exercise bikes
can be easily adjusted for
almost any body type. Exercise
bikes are used by people for
a variety of reasons. In the
off season, cyclists often
use them to maintain their
level of fitness. Because
many people feel embarrassed
about exercising in front
of people they use them at
home.
To promote healing and the
regaining of the use of knee
and hip joints, physical therapy
programs also use exercise
bikes. They are also used
by some cardiac rehabilitation
programs to improve endurance
and greater cardiac health.
If you go to Wal-mart, Sears,
or sports stores and if you
look online you will be able
to buy an exercise bike. When
buying them from a store its
much easier to get a bike
that matches your space your
budget, and your body size.
You might not always get what
you want when getting online.
The bike may be bigger or
smaller and without the exact
specs than what you ordered.
Ordering online has another
issue, the taking delivery
of your order. In most cases
the delivery company will
leave it at your door and
you will have to bring it
in and put it together.
Unless you contract with someone
to do the entire process including
setting it up, this is also
true of buying it in a store.
Service contracts can be purchased
in stores like Sears, in case
there is a problem. Regardless
of your reasons for buying
an exercise bike it will only
work if you use it.
As with any exercise program
check with your doctor and
make sure that you are healthy
enough to exercise. Your endurance
will improve if you start
out slow. Be healthy, have
fun, and be safe.
About the author:
If your looking for tips and
advice on Exercise Bikes or
fitness equipment in general,
Martin Smith had a resource
of information available.
From Bikes to Home Gyms you'll
find something. http://www.1st-4-fitness-equipment.com
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