Exercise Bike Information
Author: Allan Wilson
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Added: Sat, 08 Dec 2007 01:00:44 -0500
Category: Exercise Equipment
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Exercise Bike Information

An exercise bicycle is a stationary bicycle used as exercise equipment but not for transportation purpose. Stationary bikes are mostly used in homes. There are two main types of exercise bikes : the upright bikes and the recumbent bikes. It has a cycloergometer with an ergometer, which is used to measure the work done by the exerciser. An exercise bicycle resembles an ordinary bicycle, which is usually a special - purpose exercise machine, which can adapt an ordinary bicycle for stationary exercise by placing it on rollers or a trainer. They are used by racing cyclists for warm - up prior to the racing or as a training option when you cannot train outdoors due to bad weather.

Because of the low - impact cardiovascular exercises, it provides they have been a long time favorite in the rehab clinics. It is safe, effective and due to low - impact, movement involved in operating an exercise bike does not put much stress on your joints. These bikes does not involve sporadic motions that some other fitness equipments may require during the workout period.

The exercise bikes have the following features like magnetic resistance system, Bio - Fit comfort saddle with micro - adjustable fore/aft seat slider, sixteen levels of resistance, Backlit LCD computer display with complete workout statistics including time, interval time, RPM, watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories, resistance, and alphanumeric prompts, Computer controlled drive system, Transport wheels protect floors and make storage and relocation easy, Reading rack for ultimate convenience, Maximum user weight : 300 pounds/136 kilograms, Power requirement : AC Adapter, Product weight : 80 pounds/36 kilograms, Product dimensions : 32 inches long by 20 inches wide by 51 inches tall (81 by 51 by 130 centimeters), Adjustable louver fan to keep you cool during workout, Schwinn Bio - Fit angle adjustable handlebars with integrated grip heart rate sensors and micro - adjustable fore/aft console slider and Integrated coin/key tray.
Many people feel embarrassed about exercising in front of people so they use them at home. The exercise bikes are also used in the physical therapy program for healing the knee and hip joints. They are also used to promote endurance and greater cardiac health in some of the cardial rehab programs.

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