Exercise Bike Features

A stationary bike is not just an upright or recumbent bicycle without movable wheels. A good exercise bike will come with certain features. Some exercise bikes will have more features than others, and generally, the more exercise bike features, the more the bike will cost. Still, the extra cost will be worth it for the convenience the features offers.

Standard exercise bike features include speedometer, odometer, and heart or pulse monitor. The speedometer is important because it is the best way to measure if you are getting a consistent work out. When you use a stationary bike, you want to try to keep your speed as consistent as possible to improve the impact of the time on the bike. The odometer is the best way to measure how long you should stay on your exercise bike, as well as mark improvement. A beginner might only go a mile in twenty minutes, but a more seasoned rider maybe be able to double or triple that. The pulse monitor is important because riding bikes is an aerobic activity. In order for the time on the exercise bike to be as worthwhile as possible, you need to keep your pulse elevated for at least twenty minutes.

Other exercise bike features include different levels of intensity, so you can simulate riding over hills, mountains, and rocky terrain, built in game consoles to create the experience of racing, and even radios. They have larger LED displays with pre-programmed workouts to keep you motivated. These bikes are more expensive, but they might be suitable for the most serious and dedicated exercise bike users.

By Alexander Sutton


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