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Exercise Bike / Exercise Bikes

Choosing the right exercise bike can be tough. That's why we have put together this Exercise Bike / Exercise Bikes Buyer's Guide. Our exercise bike guide will tell you exactly what to look for when you're shopping for an exercise bike / Exercise Cycle.

Exercise Bike / Exercise Cycle Buyer's Guide inside tips in order of importance:

Price (most important)
Know that to expect before you go shopping. Don't think you can get an exercise bike with all of the bells and whistles on it for £100 bucks. It's not going to happen.

A good entry level bike will run a minimum of about £150. That will get you the basics but not much else.

Mid level exercise bikes will cost between £300-£600. For your extra cash outlay you should expect to get smooth silent operation, magnetic resistance, a more comfortable seat, built in workout programs and heart rate control.

Top of the line exercise bikes are about £600 and up. When you make an investment this large you should get: push button resistance control, a hi tech led display console, longer warranty, pulse driven workouts, adjustable handlebars and tons of built-in workout programs.

Comfort and Adjustability

Your exercise bike should be comfortable and adjustable. We know it sounds like a no brainer, but you'd be surprised by how many people buy an exercise bike based on price alone, not thinking about how comfortable they'll be while they're riding it.

Insist on buying an exercise bike that has an easily adjustable seat and handlebars, and consider the seating options closely.

There are two main exercise bike seating choices;

Recumbent Exercise Bikes

Recumbent Exercise Bikes are exercise bikes that one reclines and lean backs on in a comfortable seat. Most recumbent bicycles have two wheels and are often powered by pedaling with your legs although some ‘bents’ are hand powered and some are powered by both your legs and your arms. The best benefit of these bikes, agreed on by doctors and physical therapists is the fact that these exercise machines take literally all pressure off of your knees. This of course, is an extreme advantage if you are one of the millions of people who suffer from knee joint pain.

One of the most popular reasons people opt to buy exercise bikes such as recumbent bicycles it is because their knees and ankles may not be able to entertain the pounding they will experience from jogging running and sports. They want a great cardio workout, but don’t want the impact of having their ‘feet pounding the pavement’.

Another great selling feature of recumbent bikes is that you won’t experience ‘saddle sore’ from sitting on a typical bike seat (anyone who Upright Exercise Bikes, mountain or cross country bikes will know what this is). It’s true that eventually you’ll get used to this ‘pain in the rear’ from bicycle seats, but if you can avoid it altogether, why not opt for the latter. Not only can you avoid saddle sore, but many users find that due to the extreme comfort level, they are able to exercise for longer periods of time.

Argos Sports website has been designed to assist you in finding the latest and greatest information on Recumbent Bicycles. Throughout our site you’ll find insightful informations and products that will help point you in the direction of which recumbent bike may be best for you. Whether you're shopping around for a great deal or simply seeing what each make and model may have to offer, our site can help give you the information you need to make the next step.

Whether you’re an elite athlete or a total beginner, we have various recumbent bikes that you can use to suit your lifestyle. With its extremely comfortable seats, and versatile design you can rest assured that these bikes will offer up the most comfortable riding experience you have ever undertaken. From plush, ergonomic seats to comfortable hand rests these bikes have you covered from head to toe.

When it comes time to make your purchase, the best assesment will be your own assessment of each exercise bike.

How much are you willing to pay for your exercise bike? This is usually the biggest consideration, but be realistic - are you a beginner or and experienced committed exerciser?

Resistance Direct, air, or magnetic - each has it's own feel. Which one works for you, and how does this impact the price?

Workout Options How many workout presets, and what type of information is displayed on panel? Speed, distance traveled, heart rate, etc. Does this meet your needs?

Warranty typically the moving parts and electronics are covered for different lengths of time. Be sure to find out what's what.or how the warranty breakdown?

In the end, just how much time are you planning to use your recumbent exercise bike? If you're relatively new to exercising, you may want to save a bit of money and go with a cheaper model and buy a exercise bike offer just basic function.

If you are more experienced and a regular exerciser, you'd be wise to spend a bit more and get a machine that will last.Be sure to take your time and carefully weigh all of the above factors. Again, the best assesment of any recumbent exercise bike is being honest with yourself about what you need, and doing your homework.

Upright Exercise Bikes

The more traditional seating option. You sit just like you were riding a mountain or road bike.

Most of you who aren't bike enthusiasts will be more comfortable on a recumbent bike. They're easier on your back and butt. The only disadvantage to recumbent bikes is it's harder to really crank on the workout intensity because you can't stand up and pedal like you can on an upright exercise bike.

Resistance and Operation

Exercise bikes provide adjustable resistance in one of two ways. The cheaper models use a tension belt. And the mid to high priced exercise bikes use magnetic resistance. Magnetic resistence is the superior choice for consistency and quiet operation.

Magnetic resistance operation will vary by bike manufacturer. You'll either use a knob or pushbuttons to control the intensity of the magnetic resistance. Opt for pushbutton resistance if you can afford it.

Heart Rate Monitor

We can't stress how important it is to have your exercise bike equipped with some form of heart rate monitor. Most bikes have at least a pulse grip point on the handlebars to check your heart rate while exercising.

The whole point of riding an exercise bike is to get your heart rate up. If you don't have a heart rate monitor you're shooting yourself in the foot right from the get go. Normally we recommend Polar Heart Rate Monitor for most of the fitness equipment as Polar Heart Rate Monitors are compatible with majority of high street fitness equipment brands.

Higher end bikes will come standard with pulse driven workouts. That means the exercise bike will adjust the workout intensity based on readings from the built in heart rate monitor. A great feature to have if you can afford it, but not essential.

Display Console and Built-in Workouts
The display console and number of built-in workout will vary greatly with each exercise bike.

The cheaper exercise bikes have a poor display (or no display) and no built-in workouts. This drawback can lead to quick boredom with lack of user feedback and motivation.

When you move into the £300-£600 range there are a lot more choices. Expect a minimum of 5 built-in workouts and a display console that gives you feedback information on heart rate, time, distance and calories burned. Some exercise bikes in this price range have iFit and pulse driven workout programs. Most bikes also come with a nice led readout to help you track the progress of your workout.

The high end exercise bikes throw-in everything but the kitchen sink. More workouts, larger more detailed led display consoles and 10+ built in workouts at a minimum.

Recumbent Exercise Bikes are exercise bikes that one reclines and lean backs on in a comfortable seat. Most recumbent bicycles have two wheels and are often powered by pedaling with your legs although some ‘bents’ are hand powered and some are powered by both your legs and your arms. The best benefit of these bikes, agreed on by doctors and physical therapists is the fact that these exercise machines take literally all pressure off of your knees. This of course, is an extreme advantage if you are one of the millions of people who suffer from knee joint pain.

One of the most popular reasons people opt to buy exercise bikes such as recumbent bicycles it is because their knees and ankles may not be able to entertain the pounding they will experience from jogging running and sports. They want a great cardio workout, but don’t want the impact of having their ‘feet pounding the pavement’.

Another great selling feature of recumbent bikes is that you won’t experience ‘saddle sore’ from sitting on a typical bike seat (anyone who Upright Exercise Bikes, mountain or cross country bikes will know what this is). It’s true that eventually you’ll get used to this ‘pain in the rear’ from bicycle seats, but if you can avoid it altogether, why not opt for the latter. Not only can you avoid saddle sore, but many users find that due to the extreme comfort level, they are able to exercise for longer periods of time.

Argos Sports website has been designed to assist you in finding the latest and greatest information on Recumbent Bicycles. Throughout our site you’ll find insightful informations and products that will help point you in the direction of which recumbent bike may be best for you. Whether you're shopping around for a great deal or simply seeing what each make and model may have to offer, our site can help give you the information you need to make the next step.

Whether you’re an elite athlete or a total beginner, we have various recumbent bikes that you can use to suit your lifestyle. With its extremely comfortable seats, and versatile design you can rest assured that these bikes will offer up the most comfortable riding experience you have ever undertaken. From plush, ergonomic seats to comfortable hand rests these bikes have you covered from head to toe.

When it comes time to make your purchase, the best assesment will be your own assessment of each exercise bike.

How much are you willing to pay for your exercise bike? This is usually the biggest consideration, but be realistic - are you a beginner or and experienced committed exerciser?

Resistance Direct, air, or magnetic - each has it's own feel. Which one works for you, and how does this impact the price?

Workout Options How many workout presets, and what type of information is displayed on panel? Speed, distance traveled, heart rate, etc. Does this meet your needs?

Warranty typically the moving parts and electronics are covered for different lengths of time. Be sure to find out what's what.or how the warranty breakdown?

In the end, just how much time are you planning to use your recumbent exercise bike? If you're relatively new to exercising, you may want to save a bit of money and go with a cheaper model and buy a exercise bike offer just basic function.

If you are more experienced and a regular exerciser, you'd be wise to spend a bit more and get a machine that will last.Be sure to take your time and carefully weigh all of the above factors. Again, the best assesment of any recumbent exercise bike is being honest with yourself about what you need, and doing your homework.

Hopefully Our Exercise Bike Buyer's Guide has helped clear up some of the confusion about what to look for in an exercise bike. Remember knowledge is power.

Argos Sports Stocks to sell following high street Exercise Bikes brands

• Beny Exercise Bikes
• York Exercise Bikes
• Horizon Exercise Bikes
• Proform Exercise Bikes
• Marcy Exercise Bikes
• V fit Exercise Bikes
• Nautilus Exercise Bikes
• Schwinn Exercise Bikes
• Tunturi Exercise Bikes
• weslo Exercise Bikes
• Motus Exercise Bikes
• Motive Exercise Bikes

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are without a doubt one of the most popular items of home and commercial gym equipment, powered or motorised treadmills use a motor to move the belt, keeping the rate at which you walk constant. Many motorised treadmills have powered incline adjustments. One of the main advantages of a motorised treadmill is that it's more challenging - it can go faster than you can, so you have to work harder to keep up. Argos Sports offer folding treadmills - for those looking to save space and who may be on a budget. Non-folding treadmills - for those who have enough space for a treadmill, and commercial treadmills - for those who want a high quality treadmill with advanced features, similar to the standard you get in gyms throughout the world

Cross trainers also known as elliptical trainers offer the same benefits as a treadmill but are low impact machines, i.e. your feet remain stationary. These cross training machines have adjustable resistance, sophisticated digital displays and are quiet in operation. At Argos Sports we offer compact elliptical trainers for those of you short of space and on a budget, standard elliptical trainers for those of you who have the space available. We also offer commercial elliptical trainers for those who want a high quality elliptical cross trainer similar to the ones you use at a gym

Exercise bikes (sometimes referred to as exercise cycles or Exercise Bike) are good for the large muscle groups in the legs. These bikes are manual and have variable resistance. Some exercise bikes will also work the torso and upper body. A recumbent exercise bike puts less pressure and stress on the back. At Argos Sports we offer upright exercise bikes which give you the feel of a pedal bike, recumbent exercise bikes where you sit back and pedal putting less strain on your back (good for those who have the room and beginners). Finally we offer spinners and racers designed for those serious about there biking.

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