Saturday, 27 October 2012

What Type of Exercise Bikes Fit Your Style Best?


Exercising at home is a much more convenient way of staying in shape especially when you have a family to take care of in addition to your daily work and chores
. For that matter, exercise bikes are an ideal, very effective, and complete form of exercising at home that will give you fast and very noticeable results.
When choosing your perfect exercise bike, keep in mind that an exercise cycle should include training all the important muscles in your body, which is why the most recommended exercise machines for busy women are stationary bikes.
When you want to purchase a stationary bicycle, you should know that there are various types to choose from. Depending on what your expectations are from a stationary exercise bike as well as your fitness goals, you should focus on a type that fits your style best.
We discuss the 3 main types of exercise bikes busy women can chose from for an effective workout at home that fit in both your busy work and home schedule as well as your fitness goals:
  1. A stationary exercise bicycle is easy to use. Even if you like riding your bicycle outdoors, the weather does not always permit it. Also, you do not always have the time to go outside for a ride on your bike, which is why exercising at home is the more convenient way of staying in shape. Using a stationary exercise bike allows you to just jump on it, exercise for 20 minutes and then go back to your chores.

  2. A recumbent bike is ideal for extra safety and workout. Many women prefer a recumbent cycle, because such exercise machines offer proper back support. A recumbent bike is also easy to use, and you will be able to engage in some exercising at home in order to keep yourself physically fit. A recumbent cycle also allows for various types of workout, different levels of tension, can include adjustable straps, a safety belt, and digital readouts to let you know how many calories you have burned while exercising, your heart rate and so on.

  3. An upright bike for biking enthusiasts. If you are the type that looks for a life-like experience in an exercise bicycle, you should look for an upright bike. This type of exercise cycle is geared especially towards those that want to feel like riding a bicycle, even if they are actually exercising at home. Such exercise machines are not as comfortable as a recumbent bike, but they are more challenging. Levels of resistance can increase the intensity of the workout and can help you burn even more calories.

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