Friday, May 13, 2011

Fitness Bikes

Upright bikes, recumbent bikes, spin cycles and exercise bikes in general have been staples in the fitness and health club industries since the inception of gyms. Exercise bikes are beneficially similar to the elliptical cross trainer in the sense that they reduce the constant pressure applied to your joints from running. Fitness exercise bikes are perfect for the home because they are compact, easy to store and more cost efficient than treadmills and home gyms. Launch your new lifestyle right now by purchasing an exercise bike and using it for 30 minutes or more each time you exercise. One major difference between a recumbent exercise bike and an upright bike is that a recumbent exercise bike has support for your back similar to a chair. Recumbent stationary bikes are designed to assist people with weight loss, fat burning and increasing endurance. There are a wide variety of recumbent exercise bikes including game bikes, with built in video game equipment, and those game bikes have been very popular at schools and knee/hip/joint rehab facilities. Check our huge selection of discounted recumbent stationary bikes to find one that will be your stepping stone towards weight loss and getting your body swimsuit ready.


Upright bikes and spinning bikes are for the serious athlete. They are great because they are portable, come at a much lower cost than most cardio pieces and they are not stressful on your joints and tendon. Upright bikes are very easy to use as well. Most upright bikes are self generating which means that they do not to have to be plugged in. When you get on an exercise bike and start pedaling the power automatically turns on, eliminating messy cords and wires. Spin bikes are made with solid steel constructed framework and are very popular which is underlined by the amount of spin classes at gyms today. Create your own spin class at home starting today by purchasing one of our many Award winning upright exercise cycles and spin bikes.


Stationary exercise bikes have been around for centuries. The Gymnasticon was created by Francis Lowndes at the end of the 18th century and this aerobic machine resembled an exercise bike. Upright and recumbent exercise bikes are similar to traditional bicycles. The main differences between stationary exercise bikes and normal bicycles is that stationary bikes do not have the same wheels as bicycles and stationary bikes are not used for transportation. Both kinds of bikes have handlebars, a seat and pedals. At the end of the day, exercise bikes are solid tools for building endurance, losing weight and daily exercise. Simple yet effective, exercise bikes have been a staple in the fitness equipment industry for as long as one can remember. Stationary bikes are awesome tools for cardiovascular training and are much easier on the body than running on a treadmill or running outside.