Exercise Bikes

An exercise bike can be used to relieve stress, work out, have fun, all in the comfort of your own home. Even cheap exercise bikes are great to work out on because they remove the stress element on your body. Exercise bikes come in different shapes and sizes.

The two most common types are recumbent exercise bikes and upright exercise bikes. An upright bike is the standard bike you see in most places. You are in a more vertical position, putting some extra stress on your knees. A recumbent exercise bike is both more comfortable and easier on your legs. It puts you in a more relaxed, horizontal stature; it actually makes it easier to read while exercising.

According to many exercise bike reviews one of the top brands in this category is Schwinn. Schwinn exercise bikes are know for their sturdiness, attention to detail and great durability. They have extras like bottle holders, big displays and so on. The Schwinn 226 recumbent exercise bike for example is a great model to look into, but Edge and Everlast are two prestigious brands as well.

The best recumbent exercise bike however is subject to personal preference. To you want or need huge LCD displays, do you need a water bottle, to what extent would you like the seat to be movable. All these, plus your budget will tell you which one is best for you. In the end you could even make a decision based on the design of the bike, so that it fits into your living space.

An alternative to exercise bicycles is getting an exercise stand for bicycles. This will transform your standard outdoor bike into an indoor training machine. It is essentially a stand that lifts up the wheels of your bike so that you can sit up and turn the pedals, without moving the bike. If you are only going to use an indoor bike on a rainy day this may be the best choice, plus it could also save you potentially hundreds of dollars.