Exercise bikes often get overlooked with all the high tech fitness machines that are available today. Exercise bikes have
been around for numerous years and many people consider them not as effective or out dated when compared to the newer types
of fitness machines. However, there are a lot of people who consider exercise bikes as a reasonable, consistent, and fun way
to exercise and thereby lose weight and improve their cardiovascular functions.
Exercise bikes offer all the advantages of riding a regular bicycle without any of the disadvantages. They can be used any
time it is convenient, have much less impact on your joints such as the hips and knees than running or walking, and offer
good cardiovascular workouts. Many exercise bikes have either computerized or manual which allow you to adjust your speed and
resistance. Most also come with cardiovascular workouts and heart monitors already programmed in. Also, there is a large
selection of styles and prices and exercise bikes are usually the least expensive types of cardiovascular exercise machines.
In addition, with exercise bikes, you don’t have to be concerned with bad weather, dogs, or traffic. With exercise bikes you
can exercise in the convenience of your own home and even read a book or watch television while you are exercising. That is
not possible while riding a regular bicycle.
Types of Exercise Bikes
Upright, standard exercise bikes come in either dual or single action models. The dual action exercise bikes have levers or
handles to workout the upper body and it has been determined that they improve overall body tone, burn more calories, and
offer a more effective cardiovascular workout than single action exercise bikes. The dual action exercise bikes also work
well for those who have leg or hip injuries who need to exercise but also need to take it easy on their lower bodies. Dual
action exercise bikes permit the arms to do more work in order to operate the machine and therefore require less work from
the legs.
Other types of exercise bikes include recumbent exercise bikes which are literally laid back. These types of exercise bikes
place the body in a fully or semi reclining position which takes pressure off the back area. Many people that at first this
position is difficult to adapt to. However, there are many people who choose recumbent exercise bikes swear that they are
very comfortable and easy to ride. Usually, recumbent exercise bikes have a bigger seat which usually means that you not have
any discomfort and will stay on the machine for a longer period of time.
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How do I wear my biking shorts correctly?
Just bought a pair of biking shorts, pretty sure I had the correct size for a 36 waist, but when I wear them the padding that is suppose to be between my butt and the seat ends up in my crotch area which defeats the purpose of having it there. I’ve tried pulling them way up, down and everything inbetween and the problem remains. Did I get the wrong size, or is there a special way you have to put them on? Thanks.
Answer
Hi,
If you want to see how they are worn go online and search for biking pictures. In any case, the padding protects both your sit bones, your perineum area and your crotch.
As far as I know there is no science to it: put them on and go (the label usually goes in the back).
Good luck,
Carlos
