Exercise Bikes
My father in law bought an exercise bike for his physical therapy. Exercise bike workouts are gentler than treadmill runs and suitable for everyone. Even senior citizens. It is one buy he is very proud of as everyone, from his grandchildren, to his wife and himself use that bike regularly. I'm a regular on that bike too although I'm more a treadmill fan for the calories burnt per minute. Still, one can last a lot longer on an exercise bike than a treadmill and you can even read while on the bike so time passes by more quickly.
I'm probably the one who uses it the most. Each morning, right after brushing my teeth, I get onto the machine and pedal away. One thing I love about these bikes is that you can multi-task. I'd put a laptop on the chair beside me and watch videos while I pedal away. Or read a book. Something not very viable with a treadmill as running is too bumpy to read. On a bike, you more or less stay put while the legs do the work, so you can hold the book steady while reading. Less than a month on that bike and people I met mentioned that I've slimmed down. That encouragement is enough to keep me at it. I stopped using that bike for the time being because of a nasty bout of flu but intend to continue once I recover.
Stamina Bike, Upright , Magnetic Resistance with Hand Pulse
Stamina
Radiance NY Choppers Biker Block SPF 30, Ken Cole fragrance
Radiance NY
Stamina Upper Body Recumbent Bike 15-9100
Stamina
Bike Adult Cup Supporter, Extra Large, White
Bike
Stamina InTone Folding Recumbent Bike Model 15-0200
Stamina
A good bike is paramount in keeping up your workouts. If the seat creaks, chances are it was not fixed properly. At least the one we use has adjustable seats so you can move it closer or further from the handles, to fit the varying leg lengths of the family members, from little kids to tall grown men. These bikes come with calorie counts and various programs, with varying levels of difficulty. More resistance means more calories burnt in the time you workout, so I'd go for as high resistance as I can take comfortably. Don't overdo it though. Start easy, go steeper, or increase the resistance as you progress through the workout. I got impatient and went for higher resistance than was comfortable and ended up with painful knees. The pain subsided over the week as I reduced the resistance level. Not something I'd want to push.
Petmate Exercise Pen, Giant
Petmate
Exercise Pulley Set P1102
"Helps Restore Shoulder, Arm & Upper Torso Mobility Installs Easily Over Any Door"
Petmate Exercise Pen, Extra Large
Petmate
Parsons - Exercise Ball - 4" 10cm, 1 ea
Exercise ball 4' 10cm
Thera-Band Exercise Ball Red (55 cm) 1 Each
"Exercise Ball Uses Recommended by physical therapists and fitness professionals. Ideal for strengthening and toning abdominals, back, chest, arms, thighs, legs and buttocks. Maximize stretching and increase flexibility. Improves balance and coordination. Inflates with hand or foot pump (not included). Box Contains: 1 ball and instruction poster, plug packet.Directions Choose the appropriate ball size for your body height. If you are: 4'7 inches-5'0 inches or 140-150 cm use: Yellow Ball (45 cm). 5'1 inch-5'6 inches or 155-165 cm use: Red Ball (55 cm). 5'7 inches-6'1 inch or 170-185 cm use: Green Ball (65 cm). 6'2 inches-6'8 inches or 188-203 cm use: Blue Ball (75 cm). 6'9 inches or 205 cm and above use: Silver Ball (85 cm). Ball size indications reflect maximum inflation.Warnings Follow enclosed inflating instructions carefully."
Of the various bikes in the market, you get what you pay for. Get a better bike if you can afford it. Proform is one of the best names in the fitness equipment market. Get one of these proform exercise bikes because that would go a long way in getting the entire family in shape:
- Proform GR 80 Stationary Bike
- ProForm GL 35 Upright Bike
- ProForm GR 90 Trainer Cycle
- ProForm GT 120 Cycle
- Pro-Form GR 75 Stationary Bike
- Proform GT 30 Upright Bike
