Exercise Bike Buyers Guide
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Branx Fitness strives to provide equipment of high quality to suit a wide variety of customers, whether it is in industry or simply in the comfort of your own home. Our aim is to assist our customers in finding an exercise bike tailored to their specific health and fitness needs at the best price. Our advice to our customers is to buy smart! Branx Fitness offers unbeatable warranties across all of its exercise bikes. This allows our customers to be rest assured that they are investing in a product to last years and years.
Not only can Branx Fitness offer warranties that are second to none, but also an after sales service which is unbeatable. This gives our customers peace of mind that they are not alone after their exercise bike purchase. If you require any more assistance or guidance in choosing the perfect exercise bike please contact the sales team at [email protected].
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The Basics
Below are the terms commonly used in conjunction with exercise bikes:
Upright Exercise Bike
An exercise bike that mimics the seating of a push bike
Recumbent Exercise Bike
A seated position, with a back support and legs in front of you
Magnetic Resistance Pedalling
Motion Magnets cause a magnetic resistance giving different levels of resistance to choose from Crank Where the pedals are attached on the exercise bike
Console
The main panel on front of the exercise bike where the controls are
Display
The digital output from the screen usually within the console
Frame
The structure where all the parts of the exercise bike attach
Programmes
Various pre-set workouts programmed into the exercise bike e.g. hill climb, time trial
Self Presenting Pedals
Weighted pedals that remain upright
An exercise bike is an excellent way to tone legs and bums and incorporate a cardiovascular element at the same time.Choosing the right exercise bike for you:
- First of all measure up. Measure where the exercise bike is going to go and also doorways
- What are you using your exercise bike for? Is it for your own use or for a business? Will you be using it all the time?
- What is the exercise bike made of? Is the frame made of a sturdy material?
- Different positions? Would you like an exercise bike to mimic a push bike (Upright exercise bike)? A fully seated exercise bike (Recumbent exercise bike)? Adjustable handle bars?
- Would you like a wide variety of settings? Would you like to have various programmes to choose from on your exercise bike? A high resistance setting? Heart rate monitor?
- Consider a good braking system? This allows for the extra training such as hill climbing
- A smooth cycle experience? Choose an exercise bike with a heavier flywheel
- Saddle height? Does the saddle lift high enough, or come low enough for a comfortable ride?
- Saddle/ seat comfort? How padded is the seat? Does the seat adjust in multiple directions?
- Do you need to save space? Consider a folding exercise bike
- The Display. Is it complex or simple? LCD or LED?
There are many types of exercise bikes on the market. Branx Fitness is here to guide and help its customers choose the right exercise bike.
The complicated explained
Exercise Bikes – Types of
There are three types of exercise bikes to choose from. They are:
Upright Exercise Bike – These are exercise bikes that mimic a push bike.
These are great if you wish to exercise as if you were on a push bike but without the interference of
the weather!
Recumbent Exercise Bike – These are exercise bikes that have a seated position with a back support, with your legs extended out in front. These are suited to those who need more back support or recovering from injury e.g. knee injury. These models are maybe more suited to those who want to exercise but find it difficult to move, as they provide easier access on and off the exercise bike.
Training Exercise Bike – These are exercise bikes that are used for spinning classes in health and fitness clubs. These exercise bikes are suited to those who want a more vigorous workout and wish to mimic a cycling experience similar to a road bike.
Exercise Bikes – Saddle Height
To enjoy a comfortable exercise bike experience your saddle should be set at the right height. For an upright exercise bike the general rule is to stand next to the saddle and adjust the seat to hip height. For a recumbent exercise bike, your legs should be out straight with a slight bend in the knee as not to fully extend the knee and avoid injury. Make sure you are sitting right back in the exercise bike seat when adjusting the seat.
Delivery and Installation of Exercise Bike
Once you have chosen an exercise bike tailored for your needs, the next thing to consider is the delivery of your exercise bike. Branx Fitness can go above and beyond the delivery of your exercise bike compared to most other fitness equipment retailers. Not only will Branx Fitness deliver your exercise bike to the room of your choice (safety permitting), but will also fully install the exercise bike for you (T&C apply. This installation of the exercise bike is provided only using qualified and certified engineers.
Overall
Hopefully you now have all the information and knowledge to choose an exercise bike tailored for your personal needs. The only thing left to recommend, is to consult your GP or medical advisor before starting a new fitness programme, and invest in a good pair of trainers. If you have any more questions on exercise bikes please contact Branx
Fitness: [email protected]
