Many
believe that there are more upright exercise bikes in the Western
home than any other type of exercise equipment or machine.
Compared to a treadmill, exercise bikes offer
less stress and are a much more affordable alternative. However,
despite being a low impact exercise, cycling is still an excellent
way to get fit and to lose weight.
What does an upright exercise bike offer that
a recumbent exercise bike doesn't? Little, other than a more
accurate simulation of a road bicycle and that some people
find it harder to push themselves in a more comfortable, laid
back, position as that of a recumbent bike. An upright bike
generates more power and speed, as gravity is acting directly
downwards through the legs.
If you're a seasoned road cyclist and are looking
for an alternative during the winter months, an upright bike
is your best choice. However, if you only want to keep fit,
you might want to consider a recumbent
bike more closely.
While the number of upright bikes on the market
represents their popularity, it also makes the decision process
that much harder. The best thing to do is to stick to well
known brands like Reebok, Nordic Track, Schwinn, Weslo, and
Proform, which are just a few to mention.
The following are a selection of reasonably
priced upright exercise bikes...
Proform 920S Exercise Bike (Our Pick)
The system that enables you to adjust the resistance
on an upright exercise bike is one of the most important features.
Lower priced upright bikes use unrefined friction mechanisms
that make up the comfort and enjoyment of bicycling. This
model is the least expensive exercise bike to use a magnetic
resistance system, which is not only smooth, but which is
similiar to those found in commercial gyms. The Proform 920S
features 4 work out programs on its electronic console, which
also displays the usual read outs like, time, speed, resistance,
calories burned, etc. It also offers a pulse grip heart rate
monitor and an adjustable seat and handlbars. A great value
overall.
Reebok
CYC2i Upright Bike 
Only slightly more expensive that the above
Proform model, the Reebok CYC2i also features a magnetic resistance
system and a pulse grip heart rate monitoring system. As for
it's features and specification, it is very close to the Proform.
The largest difference is the name brand. Also a great
value!
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here to Compare upright exercise bikes to recumbent exercise
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