Exercise Bike

Exercising can be a hard task and if you’re on a workout plan then it’s extra hard to keep going everyday. But with the creation of the exercise bike your life has just got easier! Not only you can exercise no matter what the weather is but you can do it on the comfort of your own home in front of the TV. The number one reason for people to stop exercising is boredom so you’ve just solved this problem by using an exercise bike, this will keep you on the workout plan and create a much fitter and slimmer you.

In this article we’re going to explore a type of exercise bike that is the upright exercise bike or normally called a stationary bike. An upright bike looks just like a normal road bike except it is stationary thus why it is called a stationary bike. It is also nothing revolutionary because it has been existence since the early 80s.

Introducing the modern Upright Bike

However with technology advancement recently the bike has been improved by a long haul. It is now very quiet compared to the old models and it has better feedback technology. However the basic concept is still the same, you sit upright and you pedal the bike to exercise.

With an upright bike, the exercise can get very intense because you can stand up and sprint furiously so if you’re looking for an intense workout then this kind of bike is for you. If you want a more intense workout however, you can get a dual action bike which Is actually a variation of the upright bike. The only differences is that the dual action exercise bike has a rotating bar handle which you can rotate to exercise your arms, shoulders and back at the same time.

Negative points

With all the benefits of upright bike, what’s the negative point you might be wondering. With an upright bike you will run the risk of injuring your joints because you’re pounding on the bike while standing up. You also run the risk of straining your back and neck muscle because of your posture while riding the bike.

Compared to a recumbent bike, an upright bike is also a lot less comfortable because of the small and not so heavily padded seats. The Upright bike also does not have a backrest. unlike the recumbent ones.

Conclusion

The conclusion is, an upright bike is suitable for you if you’re going to do an intense exercise with the purpose of burning fat off as fast as possible and gaining stamina at the same time. If however you just want to exercise and a comfortable one at that, choose a recumbent one instead. Plus if you’re prone to injury, don’t get an upright bike because it will make things worse.