Buying an exercise bike? Exercise bikes come in all shapes and sizes these days so it can be confusing when you go to buy one.
There are recumbent bikes, upright bikes, sports bikes and more. Plus you'll see terms like digital resistance, magnetic resistance and air resistance.
How do you know which is best for you? Never fear. This exercise bike review will lay out what you need to know when choosing the best home fitness bike for your needs.
#1 What Kind of Bike Do You Want?
The 3 main types of bikes are recumbent, upright and indoor cycling bikes. Each one has their own advantages.
Recumbent bikes have bucket seats. You sit and your feet angle forward and slightly down in front of you to the pedals.
Upright bikes have more of an outdoor bicycle seat and (just like outdoor bikes), you feet angle almost straight down to the pedals.
Indoor cycling bikes (or indoor sports bikes) are similar to the bikes you've seen at health club fitness classes. They are built more like an outdoor sports bike but are stationary.
Recumbent bikes are more comfortable for many people and are obviously safer and easier to use. Upright bikes can help to train different sets of legs muscles and some people feel you can burn a few more calories with an upright than a stationary bike.
Indoor cycling bikes are ideally suited for the outdoor cycling enthusiast or fitness buff. They are great for all year round training for cyclists and for those who like a very intense workout.
#2 What's Your Price Range?
Bikes range anywhere from 0 up to 00 so it helps to know your budget before you go shopping. With bikes you tend to get what you pay for.
So if you're looking for a home starter model with a few workout programs but not much else you're looking on the 0 - 0 range.
From 0 - 0, you'll get a lot more bells and whistles, backlit consoles and a much more properly designed, ergonomic design (which will give you a more comfortable ride).
Anything above 0 and you're probably looking at a more commercial grade machine with high grade construction, loads of workout programs, fitness tracking, extra back support, gel-padded seats and tons of little extras to make your workouts ultra-comfortable.
#3 What Kinds of Features Do You Need?
There's no use paying for features you won't use. So for example, if you're just looking to take a leisurely 20 minutes ride a few times a week, you may be able to get away with that 0 plain-jane model.
If you're planning on using your bike to train for a marathon you'll definitely want to spend a bit more and splurge on that 00 indoor sports bike with incline, decline and wind resistance.
Also, remember to consider your exercise preferences. For example, I get bored very easily. So for me a bike with an iPod dock, speakers and lots of workout programs is a must. But some people don't need all that. So it's really up to you.
Once you can answer these questions, take some time and see what's out there. You'll quickly find a few bikes you really like.
From there narrow it down by comparing and reading some user reviews and you'll be well on your way to finding the best exercise bike for you!
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