Even if you disregard the obvious reasons, like avoiding rainy weather, headwind and traffic, there are many benefits of having an exercise bike. An exercise bike can be used by anyone, no matter the fitness level and the training need. An exercise bike can be used for everything from rehabilitation to fitness training. You choose yourself, how long to cycle for, how fast you need to cycle and when there is a hill. In comparison to a treadmill, a cross-trainer or a rowing simulator, an exercise bike is easy to start with, since just like with the regular bike, you can wear your casual clothes for it. That means you don’t need to spend time changing to training clothes, so you can easily jump on the bike, when you have the time or the motivation to do it. Using an exercise bike will make your everyday easier. The stairs are suddenly not so long, and when it is time for a run, it will also be easier, since you have trained your legs in a way that you may not be used to. If you want to lose weight, an exercise bike is also a good choice. Activating the big thigh muscles starts the burning, without having the training be a big part of the everyday.
When you are finding the right exercise bike, it is important to know what your need is. There are exercise bikes for all needs and price levels, which means that you have a chance to find the one that fits you. If your exercise bike is to be used for rehabilitation, there is no reason to pay the same amount as you would if it was used for intensive fitness training. Set it not so expensive, but definitely do not buy too cheap. The disadvantage of buying something too expensive is that you are paying money for a lot of features you would probably never need. If you, on the other hand, buy it too cheap, it is easy to compromise on quality. Even if the bike will be used with limited intensity, it is still important that it is durable and reliable, because otherwise there is a risk that you would need to change it earlier than expected. The wheel itself should weigh more than 8 kilos. A heavier wheel guarantees a more even movement, and so gives a better experience.
