Fitness Equipment | Exercise Bikes Review

Mar 06 2009

Schwinn 131 Upright Exercise Bike

Product Description
Save money on monthly gym fees and get yourself in shape at the same time with the compact, comfortable Schwinn 131 upright exercise bike. The 131 boasts a full complement of workout programs, with eight preset courses (calorie goal, time trial, fitness test, BMI measurement, recovery test, results mode, quick start, and manual mode), 10 profile courses, and 16 resistance levels. The backlit LCD computer display, meanwhile, shows all the relevant workout statistics, including time, interval time, RPM, watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories, and resistance.

Riders will love the variety of comfort features, which range from wide Schwinn Bio-Fit pedals to a Bio-Fit Comfort saddle with a micro-adjustable fore/aft seat slider. Other features include adjustable handlebars with integrated heart-rate grip sensors, an adjustable fan that cools the user during the workout, and bottom transport wheels that both protect your floors and make the bike easy to store.

About Exercise Bikes
Despite the competition from trendy new fitness inventions, exercise bikes continue to be popular options for home exercise. They offer the same aerobic benefits of riding a bicycle at any time, in any weather, without leaving the comfort and safety of home. Exercise bikes don’t take up much space, require little or no balance or coordination, and can provide an effective workout for all levels of users, from beginners to serious competitors. While the same could be said for a number of other types of home fitness equipment, the exercise bike is one of the few that allows you to watch television or read a magazine while you work out. For many people, having convenient access to quality exercise equipment is critical to sticking with a long-term exercise program.

Schwinn 131 Upright Exercise Bike

Binding: Sports
Manufacturer: Schwinn

List Price: USD 599.00

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Features:

Compact stationary upright exercise bike with 8 preset programs and 16 resistance levels
Easy-to-read LCD monitor displays time, distance, speed, calories burned, and more
Extra-wide comfort seat with micro-adjustable fore/aft seat slider; 10 profile courses
Adjustable handlebars with integrated heart-rate grip sensors; bottom transport wheels
Adjustable cooling fan; 10-year frame warranty; 1-year warranty on mechanical and electrical

Product Information and Prices stored: July 31, 2010, 10:07

Stamina 15-0120 InStride Cycle XL

By admin | Filled under: exercise bikes

Product Description
Cycling improves your cardiovascular health, boosts the functioning of the heart and blood vessels, and decreases your risk of heart disease. Now you can enjoy all the benefits of cycling without spending a ton of money with the affordable InStride XL cycle from Stamina Products. Unlike most exercise bikes, the InStride XL cycle doesn’t come with a seat. Instead, you sit in a standard dining room chair or lie on the floor, then insert your feet into the sturdy rubber straps. Once you’re in, you can pedal in forward or reverse motion, with an adjustable tension knob that lets you vary your intensity and an electronic monitor that times your workouts. As an alternative, you can even rest the InStride XL on a table and pedal with your hands to experience a full-range upper body workout.

Improving your cardiovascular health isn’t the only benefit of cycling, of course. It also increases HDL (good cholesterol), reduces the amount of triglycerides in the blood, and helps lower blood pressure. And thanks to the dual-use pedals, you can improve your muscle strength in your legs, arms, shoulders, and back, depending on the configuration you choose. Other cycling benefits include increased flexibility without stressing the joints, improved digestion, better lung function, and a higher metabolism.

The InStride XL cycle, which includes non-slip rubber feet, measures 19 by 12.25 by 15.25 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 9 pounds.
Stamina InStride CycleXL saves money and space! You don’t need one of those bulky and intimidating exercise bikes to get in shape. They cost a fortune and can’t fit under your bed, that’s for sure. Use this Cycle with your feet or hands when you’re sitting in a chair or on the floor to help tone muscle and build cardiovascular strength. The non-slip rubber feet and pedal straps keep you in place as the calories melt away! Pedal to a new you: You can use this machine in forward or reverse to work your muscles in unique ways; The one-inch tubular steel is lightweight and durable; Electronic monitor times your workout; Dimensions: 19″ L x 15 1/4″ W x 12 1/4″ H; Weighs 9 lbs. Shape up… get this fitness helper right now! Stamina InStride CycleXL