What kind of people own indoor cycles?
Most indoor cyclists are specifically seeking out low or no-impact workouts. Experienced athletes and weightlifters often choose cycling as a form of active recovery and quality cardiovascular training. New exercisers appreciate the ease of use and the ergonomic comfort offered by many of today’s indoor cycles and recumbent bikes. For experienced cyclists and triathletes, the right indoor cycle will also provide a workout that is highly consistent with outdoor training, making it an important asset in maintaining fitness over the winter or stepping up spring training. One of the best things about indoor cycles is the different models and styles available to meet the needs of nearly any athlete.What are the benefits of an indoor cycle over other cardio machines for the home?
Indoor cycles offer the user the greatest feeling of being in control of their workout. From the comfort of a seated position, you control the resistance and your body position in order to modify the intensity of the workout. This simplicity is one of the greatest appeals of cycling indoors, whether that is in a group fitness studio or in the comfort of your home. Additionally, indoor cycles provide the option of a completely low impact workout that can still be effective and intense. For many exercisers, working from a seated position also allows them to learn how to work more efficiently, conserving energy while seated and choosing greater bursts of power and intensity while out of the saddle.What type of indoor cycle is right for me?
There are three basic types of indoor cycles, each with their own unique advantages. 1. Recumbent 2. Upright 3. Indoor Training Cycles1. Recumbent Exercise Bikes
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2. Indoor Cycles
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3. Upright Exercise Bikes
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Indoor bikes also offer a lot of extras that can make your workout more effective, fun, and comfortable. Sprint 8 technology offered on Vision products, can take the guesswork out of intense training. ViaFit compatibility, included on some models of both Horizon and Vision cardio equipment, provides workout tracking that integrates with your favorite fitness apps or provides an independent format for tracking workouts and networking with friends, family, and fitness buddies. These machines can also be integrated with the Passport Virtual Technology, allowing you to take your ride to exotic and beautiful global destinations. Many consoles offer effective, pre-programmed workouts that keep your sessions in line with your training goals, whether that’s active recovery or calorie blasting. Read Part 2: Specific Exercise Bike Workouts for Fitness and Weight Loss. About the writer: Joli Guenther is a certified personal trainer, yoga instructor and clinical social worker practicing in and around Madison, Wisconsin. Learn more about Joli.