This is a great way to be fit in the New Year! You can pick your program and see your progress. Check the calories you burned and your heart rate. It also has a handy waterbottle holder, fan and book stand.
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Friday, December 30, 2011
Schwinn A10 Upright Exercise Bike
!9#: Schwinn A10 Upright Exercise Bike
Brand : Schwinn |
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Price : $189.98
Post Date : Dec 30, 2011 13:58:40 | Usually ships in 24 hours
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Price : $189.98Post Date : Dec 30, 2011 13:58:40 | Usually ships in 24 hours
- Upright exercise bike with eddy current resistance system
- Features 8 resistance levels and 7 workout programs
- LCD console tracks your speed, time, distance, calories, and more
- Grip heart rate monitor; adjustable T-knob handlebars
- 275-pound capacity; measures 28 by 17 by 48 inches (L x W x H)
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Schwinn A10 Upright Exercise Bike
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Friday, December 23, 2011
Exercise Bikes For A Heart-Pounding Workout
Exercising is not just about keeping you fit and building muscles, it is also about working up a sweat and losing weight. That's why many exercise machine manufacturers have made a killing with so many gyms popping up all over the country. One exercise machine that is very affordable, compact enough to fit in a moderately sized house, and delivers great fitness results is the exercise bike, otherwise known as the stationary bike.
Many people choose to buy an exercise bike because it is not big and very easy to store. Exercise bikes take up very little space, unlike other types of exercise such as jogging and dancing which need much more space. Exercise bikes are handy especially when it is inconvenient for you to go the gym.
Exercise bikes help improve fitness and stamina, and allow you to vigorously exercise both your lower body and upper body at the same time. The health benefits of exercise bikes are numerous. Aside from burning calories and losing weight, you can also improve your heart rate, strengthen your leg muscles and maintain your agility.
There are several types of exercise bikes available on the market today designed to meet different fitness and exercise needs. Some models are designed for fitness and stamina training, while other models are designed for stretching out and strengthening muscles.
So before you purchase an exercise bike, you need to first decide on your fitness and training goals.
There are three major types of exercise bikes available: the recumbent, upright, and the indoor cycling bikes.
The seat on a recumbent bike allows riders to recline against a backrest and to extend their legs forward for pedaling. It is great for people suffering from back pain as this sitting posture lessens the stress on the spine. Recumbent bikes provide a great workout to the lower body, and also provide an excellent cardiovascular workout. They are very useful when it comes to physical therapy and endurance training.
The seat on an upright bike allows riders to sit astride the saddle. It is so designed to lessen the effort to pedal as riders can use their body weight when pedalling. Cyclists often use upright bikes as a warm up equipment.
Indoor bikes, also called the spinning machine, are the most common exercise bikes offered. Riders can also pedal backwards, allowing them to exercise the back part of the leg muscles that are not exercised during forward pedaling.
Exercise bikes offer a heart pounding yet low-impact workout, while maintaining the ability to go at your own pace. They help you lose the extra pounds and help you get slimmer. They are also very affordable compared to other exercise machines.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Bike Riding For Exercise - How Effective is It?
Bike riding for exercise is one effective way of staying fit and toned and building physical endurance. In biking, almost all parts of the body are exercised, from the legs to the thighs to the abdomen and even the arms. Cycling, though, is more recommended to people who wish to strengthen the lower part of their body since the upper half does not get as much activity as the lower part when it comes to riding a bike.
Exercise for busy people
Although riding road bikes along various terrain might be a lot more fun than cycling indoors, some people just don't have the time to venture outdoors and work on their fitness. For these busy individuals, there is the option of indoor biking. Exercise bikes for use inside the home or in gyms are readily available and serve the same function as road bikes. They can use either the recumbent or the upright type and choose from various brands like ProForm, Nautilus, Schwinn and Life Fitness.
How biking works the muscles
Cycling, even indoors, allows a person to strengthen his or her legs, thighs and glutes. It is an effective cardiovascular activity and can help tone the muscles and keep a person fit. Pedaling strengthens the legs and helps make the inner thighs firm. It also helps accelerate metabolism, increase heart rate and helps burn calories. A person can lose weight, become stronger and keep fit with a proper cycling program.
Equipment for the activity
For people who prefer a more strenuous exercise program, an upright exercise bike machine would be ideal. It is much the same as a road bike where the rider would be required to use the pedals in a vertical, albeit stationary, position. For individuals new to exercising, or those who suffer from back pains and injuries, the recumbent is the more preferred type of exercise equipment. A recumbent bike puts the rider in a more horizontal position, with a backrest to protect his back and the feet out in front for pedaling.
Modern features
To compensate for the lack of outdoor views and varying terrain, some manufacturers of indoor exercise bikes have incorporated virtual programs into their products wherein the rider can enter a virtual setting simulating an outdoor experience. Adjustable resistance features and pre-programmed add-ons also allow the rider to simulate uphill or downhill terrains, allowing him or her to vary the exercise program and move various muscles.
People interested in bike riding for exercise need to be careful before starting a cycling regimen. A consultation with a physical fitness expert on what type of program is the most appropriate and what equipment to use is the first step that should be taken by those who like cycling exercises. Just like outdoor biking, indoor cycling can also cause injuries and pains if the program is not done right and the activity is not guided or sanctioned by a physical fitness expert.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Stamina CPS 1305 Indoor Upright Exercise Bike
!9#: Stamina CPS 1305 Indoor Upright Exercise Bike
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Price : $128.00 |
Post Date : Dec 10, 2011 09:52:09Usually ships in 24 hours
Stationary cycling is one of the most effective low-impact aerobic exercises for increasing your metabolism for more efficient calorie and fat burning without the impact on your joints. The Stamina CPS 1305 Indoor Cycle's upright, compact design fits in most exercise areas, and is sturdy to withstand years of use.
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