The Benefits of Exercise Bikes

There are many types of used stationary bikes designed to suit the needs of many health conscious people. They are all different from each other in one way or other. They all have different resistance mechanism, seat types and accessories.

Types

Resistance mechanisms include magnets, friction belts, fans or hydraulic systems. Seat types can either be upright, semi-recumbent or sometimes laying down in horizontal position. There are certain plugins which convert normal road bikes or bicycles to stationary bikes. Most modern stationary bikes come equipped with computer controls. This computer helps to measure data like calories burned, time, speed and distance among other things. The equipment's computer is commonly known as ergometer. This is a very useful device which helps the user to reach certain goals and distances on the bike. There are certain stationary bikes that allow backward pedaling which remarkably increases the performance of an individual by countering normal muscle movement.

Benefits

1. Stationary bikes are great for aerobic fitness.
2. Exercise bikes can be used in medical therapy especially for cardiovascular therapy.
3. Used stationary bikes are particularly beneficial in weight reduction.
4. Many exercise bikes can fit into small spaces where normal fitness equipment can't fit.
5. Bikes work the largest muscles in the body, most notably the quadriceps and hamstrings.