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Exercise Bikes

admin — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:32:20 +0000

The trusty exercise bike remains one of the most popular and affordable types of fitness equipment and it’s easy to understand why. The stationary exercise bike offers an inexpensive way to improve cardiovascular fitness.

Exercise bikes are used to increase general fitness, intense training for cycle events and are more commonly used for physical therapy and rehabilitation after orthopaedic surgery. Because of the low-impact, safe, and effective cardiovascular exercise it provides.

Exercise Bike Benefits

Convenience – The number one reason for buying an exercise bike is convenience. You can train whenever you want, however often you want, and all in the comfort of your own home. This means avoiding the unpredictable whether outside and staying safe. You may also not always be able to make it to the gym if you have a membership with one. In our busy modern lives, an exercise bike can be the perfect solution to all of these problems. Most of the general benefits of an exercise bike are related to convenience.

Simple to use – An exercise bike is simple to use at it involves a basic motion. Little or no practice is required for most users to get going. Almost anyone that has full use of their legs can cycle, there’s very little coordination required and the weight bearing nature of the exercise makes it particularly easy on the hips, knees and ankles.

Do other tasks at the same time – You can depending on the intensity of your workout, do other tasks at the same time. This may include watching TV or even reading a book.

Low cost – When compared to other fitness equipment, exercise bikes tend to be relatively inexpensive. Elliptical trainers and treadmills for example are more expensive, when compared to a similar quality exercise bike.

Low Impact – Although the exercise bike may not burn as many calories as the treadmill short term they have a much lower impact on joints, ligaments and muscles when compared to using a treadmill.

Safety – Exercise bikes are also a little safer than elliptical trainers and treadmills. You may have heard of freak accidents of people falling of these; however such stories are unheard of on exercise bikes.

All these benefits make the exercise bike ideal for anyone wanting to start a fitness routine, anybody recovering from injury to the future Lance Armstrong.

Exercise Bikes are a fantastic way to build up cardiovascular strength and endurance, whilst remaining great for burning those unwanted calories. The possibilities are endless from long distance cycles, short intense cycles to high intensity interval training.

What to look for in an exercise bike

Flywheel – All other things being equal, the heavier the flywheel, the smoother and less jerky will be the pedalling action
Recumbent & Upright Exercise Bikes – Upright exercise bikes place you in the conventional upright cycling position, whereas recumbent exercise bikes place you in a more conventional seated position, making these exercise bikes easier to mount and dismount along with having a more supportive seat with a back support these seam are more favourable with the older generation and are also great for first time exercise bikers. However, recumbent exercise bikes take up more room than the upright exercise bikes and are generally more costly for the same standard of bike.
Pedals – Ideally peddling on a exercise bike should be silky smooth with the same level of resistance throughout the 360 degrees of pedal revolution, even at high resistance levels and out of the saddle.
Maximum workload – How much resistance the bike will give when pedalled flat out? Most bikes will provide in excess of 250 watts; experienced cyclists or the very fit will need in excess of 400 watts.
Console feedback and ease of use - The exercise bike console should be clear and comprehensive in the display monitor? With the access programmes (if there are any that is) easy to manage, with the exercise bikes control buttons clearly visible and easy to use.
Bike Programmes - There are usually a variety of programmes simulating various hill and other random courses which allow you to create your own workout or by controlling your heart rate.
Exercise Bike Power supply- Most exercise bikes will use batteries as the only item that needs electric is the display console. Although some exercise bikes may use an alternate mains power supply.
Riding position – The more adjustable the seat and handle bars on the bike are will make the exercise bike all the more comfortable during longer sessions. All bikes have saddle height adjustment; check whether the saddle or handlebars can be moved backwards/forwards too.
Saddle Comfort - The more padding the better, a well padded saddle will improve comfort on the exercise bike.
Standard of Construction – check that the frames built predominantly from metal, the welds are tidy, the overall finish is good without sharp or rough edges and that the moving parts are adequately shielded from prying fingers. A solidly constructed exercise bike should also be stable and not flex or wobble, even when you’re out of the saddle, giving it some stick!
Exercise Bike Warranty – check the warranty with the dealer, especially if you expect it to receive heavy use. Some manufacturers now give more than the standard year’s warranty on bike frames and parts.

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Treadmills

admin — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 23:32:43 +0000

Treadmills (often referred to as running machines) are pieces of cardio equipment used for running, jogging or walking, In the UK we have unpredictable weather patterns throughout the year, also as winter approaches we have fewer hours of daylight. Because of this, walking, jogging and running outside can prove to be quite difficult. With a treadmill you can walk, jog or run in the safety and comfort of your own home, rain or shine.

Fitness Benefits of Using Treadmills

Less Impact on Joints – Running on a treadmill reduces the impact on your joints compared to running on pavements or road surfaces. To further reduce the impact you can purchase a treadmill with an orthopaedic belt.
Reduces Stress – Using a treadmill helps reduce stress. During cardio vascular exercise endorphins are released into the bloodstream from the pituitary gland. The release of endorphins creates a natural high and a feeling of well-being, which helps relieve stress.
Increases Energy Levels – Exercise of any kind will increase your energy levels, and running on a treadmill is one of the best forms of exercise to help increase your overall energy.
Increases Lung Capacity – Long distance running on a treadmill will help improve your lung capacity. Improving your lung capacity will make you stronger and healthier.
Increase Bone Density – The impact of running on a treadmill overloads the selected structure and causes the body to increase the density of weight bearing bones in an effort to accommodate the stress of the activity.
Increased Calorie Burn – Because running on a treadmill is a weight bearing exercise it burns more calories in comparison to exercising with exercise bikes or rowing machines

Running machines were once thought to be too expensive or too big to have in the home, fortunately due to the development of the modern treadmill you neither need to be rich or have a gym to own a running machine, there are a number of different treadmills in todays market, the features available on a running machine will vary depending on the cost and manufacturer.

Features of the modern day treadmill

Treadmill Motor – The electric motor is the heart of a treadmill, motor power/output is measured in horsepower (HP) the higher the HP the stronger and more efficient the treadmill will be. Look for at least 1.75HP motor, but if you plan to run long distances then look for at least a 2.0HP motor.
Is the treadmill foldable?
If you’re looking to save space. Commercial treadmills tend to be solid welded frames that are designed to be postitioned and rarely moved. Home treadmills quite often have a fold-away feature to make them more appealing when space may be a problem. Check that the treadmill folds easily and what space is required by the machine when it is folded.
Treadmill Belt – The belt should be long enough and wide enough to accommodate your running style, if you plan to do a lot of running then look for a belt with a width of 50cm (20″) and a length of 140cm (55″).
Treadmill Speed – The maximum speed of a treadmill will vary between models. Mid range and commercial treadmills have maximum speeds of 20kph (12mph).
Treadmill Incline (Elevation) – If you plan to do a lot of uphill walking or running then look for a treadmill with an incline of 10%. Thankfully most mid range treadmills incline to 10% (some incline to 12%).
Treadmill Console & Programmes – Nowadays most treadmills come with built in computer displays that enable you to select customised workouts, speed, incline and other options. If you get bored easily whilst exercising it might be worth investing in a treadmill that has a range of different programmes as this will help you stay motivated.
Maximum User Weights – Always check the maximum user weight of a treadmill before you purchase. Budget treadmills usually have maximum user weights of around 100kg / 16 stone whilst mid range treadmills have maximum user weights of around 130kg / 20 stone.
Treadmill Warranty – Always check the treadmill warranty before purchasing. Most treadmills come with parts and labour warranty, which means you won’t have to repair the treadmill yourself if something goes wrong. As a general rule, mid range and commercial treadmills will have better warranties in comparison to cheap budget treadmills.

Exercise Supplies offers treadmills from all the major running machine manufacturers at some of the best prices, including comparison`s and reviews on most running machines helping you to decide which is the best treadmill for you and your family.

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