Improve Your Health And Metabolism With Exercise Bikes

We all want to be fit and healthy. And working out with exercise bikes, whether you choose an upright model or the best recumbent exercise bikes, will improve your cardiovascular system and benefit your health and metabolism. Biking or cycling provides non-impact exercise and it’s the best way to lose weight and get back into shape.

There are two types of stationary bikes: upright and recumbent models. The upright version looks like an ordinary bike, whereas the rucumbent version has the seat mounted at a reclined angle. The seats of recumbents are larger and you actually sit in the seat, not on top of a narrow saddle. This makes them the best choice for long rides and keeps the person exercising free from neck strain and saddle sores. Also, they reportedly cause less strain to your joints and lower back and keep blood pressure lower than an upright model. However, professional cyclists say that a better, higher intensity workout is achieved with an upright bike.

Upright And Recumbent Bikes Compared

• Uprights are more like a traditional bicycle: the user sits on a saddle-type seat, the back is upright and unsupported. Legs are in a vertical position.
   
• A recumbent bike puts the person exercising in a reclined position. The back is supported by the seat. Legs are in a horizontal position.
   
• An upright bike benefits the quadriceps (front of thigh). It closely simulates the feel of an ordinary bicycle.
   
• The recumbent version is better for the hamstrings (back of thigh). It's easier on the back.
   
• Both machines provide great cardiovascular exercise and burn calories at an equal rate.
   

Stationary bikes are a great way to get in shape in the privacy of your home. Whether you decide on an upright or recumbent version, a bike set up in your home can be your personal trainer because it’s always at your disposal to start exercising. Some of the best exercise equipment is built by Kettler, available in the U.S. from Net2Fitness.com. Their bikes are of quality engineered construction and loaded with features such as magnetic brake systems, training computer, a heavy flywheel, the ability to adjust the brake resistance , ergonomically shaped saddles for perfect comfort and other features that makes this company the powerhouse of better stationary bikes.

Bike Buying Guide

Brand Name Exercise Bikes from WorkoutWarehouse - Best fitness brands at astonishingly low prices! Bikes from Healthrider, Nordictrack and Proform.

Exercise Bikes from Net2Fitness.com - Top quality bikes as found in the finest health clubs. Built to last - great consumer value!

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