5 Tips to Get the Best Dual Action Exercise Bike

For years the dual action exercise bike has been a popular machine. See, you can work out your lower body and your upper body at the same time. That's a good deal. Not just because it's a better workout either. It's a great way to fight boredom. Boredom stops many exercise bike riders. Here's what to look for to get the ride machine.

1. Heavy counts...

See, what you want is heavy and rugged. Why's that? This type of machine takes a real beating. There's one brand that made these machines famous. There are also look-alikes that want a piece of that market. Problem is... the wannabes often come apart in no time. Make sure your bike is heavy and rugged...

2. Seats count too.

Riding an exercise bike involves a lot of sitting and quite a bit of moving. The right seat makes all the difference. You can almost tell by looking that many seats are torture devices. Get a good seat. You won't be sorry.

3. Noise matters.

Dual action machines generate resistance by turning a fan. That's a good way to make a lot of wind and a bunch of noise too. Does the bike you're looking at shield the rider from the wind? Is there some attempt to control the noise? There's more...

4. Looks can be tricky...

A bike may look like it would work, but look deeper. Look at the fit and finish of a machine. If it's really cheap to buy, there may be a reason. Quality pays, but it often costs too. Buy a discount machine and get ready for a self-destruct. Don't pay too little for an exercise bike. It will be a waste of money.

5. Are there a lot of owners?

Can you find owner feedback? That's the ticket. Especially if you find a bike that's been around for years. You can then feel some confidence that you will be wisely turning loose of your hard earned funds.

A dual action exercise bike is a great way to stay fit without leaving home. Look out though. It's hard to make a machine that can stand up to the pounding. Looks are deceiving too.


By Al Bullington