FAST DAILY DIET » recumbent exercise bike http://fastdailydiet.com DAILY DIET TIPS BLOG Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:12:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Marcy Magnetic Recumbent Exercise Bikehttp://fastdailydiet.com/marcy-magnetic-recumbent-exercise-bike/ http://fastdailydiet.com/marcy-magnetic-recumbent-exercise-bike/#comments Sat, 22 May 2010 06:55:00 +0000 admin http://fastdailydiet.com/marcy-magnetic-recumbent-exercise-bike Getting fit at home has never been easier with the Marcy magnetic recumbent exercise bike. The cycle offers eight levels of preset resistance, with an easy-to-adjust tension-tightening knob helping you match the workout to your fitness level. It’s also easy to track your workout progress thanks to the large console display, which tracks your speed, distance, time, and calories burned. Best of all, the Marcy magnetic recumbent exercise bike is comfortable and supportive, with a recumbent step-through frame for easy mounting and dismounting and an adjustable seat that accommodates different body types and sizes. The recumbent frame is ideal for people who find traditional upright bikes uncomfortable, or for folks who are recovering from injury.

Other features include counterbalanced pedals with adjustable foot straps, a powder-coated finish, and transport wheels for easy mobility. The Marcy magnetic recumbent exercise bike measures 55 by 40 by 25 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 66 pounds.

Product Features:

– Recumbent exercise bike with 8 levels of preset resistance.
– Easy-to-adjust tension-tightening knob for different fitness levels.
– Large console display tracks speed, distance, time, and calories.
– Counterbalanced pedals with adjustable foot straps; built-in transport wheels.
– Measures 55 x 40 x 25 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 66 pounds.

]]> http://fastdailydiet.com/marcy-magnetic-recumbent-exercise-bike/feed/ 0 Schwinn 240 Recumbent Exercise Bikehttp://fastdailydiet.com/schwinn-240-recumbent-exercise-bike/ http://fastdailydiet.com/schwinn-240-recumbent-exercise-bike/#comments Sat, 01 May 2010 11:04:00 +0000 admin http://fastdailydiet.com/schwinn-240-recumbent-exercise-bike Save money on monthly gym fees and get in shape at the same time with the comfortable Schwinn 240 recumbent exercise bike. It offers a compact design and the feel of a more traditional outdoor bike while relying on core, stabilizing muscles to balance your body weight. Features include a 20-pound flywheel, 16 resistance levels, 17 programs, adjustable seat, and both telemetry and contact heart rate monitoring. The Schwinn 240 recumbent exercise bike also includes the following exclusive Schwinn features:

BioFit Comfort:

- Seating system with padded ergonomic seat and dual-position lumbar support
- Adjustable console and seat.

BioDyne Performance:

- Perimeter weighted flywheel for a true road feel, and smooth, consistent workouts
- Oversized stabilizers and levelers that are built-in for a solid workout platform.

BioConnect Feedback:

- 17 workout programs, including 8 course profiles, target heart rate, 2 user profiles with custom workouts
- Backlit, multi-color console for easy viewing
- Schwinn Advantage workout tracking, an easy way to set fitness goals and measure your progress right on the console
- Telemetry-enabled, integrated grip heart rate system for easy fitness monitoring.


Features & Specifications:

- 16 resistance levels
- 20-pound flywheel
- Eddy Current Brake (ECB) resistance system
- Adjustable handlebars and console
- Walk-through frame
- Water bottle holder
- Reading rack
- Magazine storage rack under the seat
- Transport wheels
- Switchable from miles to kilometers (KM)
- Maximum user weight: 300 pounds.

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]]> http://fastdailydiet.com/schwinn-240-recumbent-exercise-bike/feed/ 0 LifeSpan Fitness R2 Recumbent Bikehttp://fastdailydiet.com/lifespan-fitness-r2-recumbent-bike/ http://fastdailydiet.com/lifespan-fitness-r2-recumbent-bike/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:00:21 +0000 admin http://fastdailydiet.com/lifespan-fitness-r2-recumbent-bike Get fit in your own home with the LifeSpan R2 recumbent exercise bike, perfect for improving your cardiovascular health, strengthening your legs, and training for cyclists during inclement weather. It features 15 levels of resistance and a 12-inch flywheel. It also offers a three-piece crank set, high quality sealed bearings, reinforced Poly-V belt and high quality pedals to transfer your workout energy quietly and smoothly to the flywheel and the oversized magnet carrier that provides frictionless resistance.

You’ll enjoy such comfort features as a spine-smart seat design with integrated lumbar support, and easy accessibility to water bottle holder and tension adjustment knob. The exercise computer console has an easy-to-read LCD screen with storage tray, and it tracks time, heart rate (read through contact heart rate sensors built into the handlebars), calories, speed, and distance.

Specifications:

– Tension system: Indexed knob with 15 levels
– Flywheel Size: 12 inch diameter/19 pounds balanced
– Belt: Reinforced Poly-V Belt
– Pedals: Self Balancing with Easy Adjust Straps
– Cranks: Three-Piece Crank Set
– Dimensions: 68 by 27 by 45 inches
– Weight: 133 pounds
– Maximum user weight: 350 pounds
– Warranty: frame and ECB brake – lifetime; parts – 3 years; labor – 1 year

]]> http://fastdailydiet.com/lifespan-fitness-r2-recumbent-bike/feed/ 0 Spirit XR425 Recumbent Exercise Bikehttp://fastdailydiet.com/spirit-xr425-recumbent-exercise-bike/ http://fastdailydiet.com/spirit-xr425-recumbent-exercise-bike/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:15:54 +0000 admin http://fastdailydiet.com/spirit-xr425-recumbent-exercise-bike
Get an energizing cardiovascular workout in your own home with the professional gym-quality Spirit XR425 recumbent exercise bike. The smooth natural motion is provided by a whisper quiet eddy current system that can achieve up to 120 RPM and 750 watts of power. The combination of a heavy flywheel (24 pounds) and high gear ratio results in an extremely smooth feel with plenty of resistance (20 levels) at the top end for a challenging workout.

The custom oversized foot pedals have a durable foam cushioning for a comfortable workout. These unique pedals were designed in collaboratino with a leading exercise physiologist to provide the most comfortable ride available. The Q-factor, or distance between the left and right pedals, is the smalles in the industry, resulting in better alignment from the feet to the hips to help reduce stress on your joints. The wide seat is supplemented with a mesh seat back.

The easy-to-use electronic console includes quick start and one-button programming features along with a built-in fan to keep you cool. The large 8 x 20, multi-colored LED console has a 12-character message window, heart rate percentage graph, and display windows for time, distance, calories/weight, speed/RPM, level, watts, laps, and heart rate. It includes 10 programs.

Specifications:

– Resistance mechanism: Eddy current
– Speed: 0 to 120 RPM
– Wattage: 0 to 750
– Resistance levels: 20
– Flywheel size: 24 pounds
– Seat: Mesh back
– Hand grip pulse: Yes
– HR control: Yes
– HR autopilot: No
– Programs: 6 standard, 2 user defined, 2 heart rate
– Integrated fan: Yes
– Water bottle holders: Yes
– Dimensions: 51 x 26 x 48 inches
– Maximum weight capacity: 300 pounds.

]]> http://fastdailydiet.com/spirit-xr425-recumbent-exercise-bike/feed/ 0 Fitnex R50-S Recumbent Exercise Bikehttp://fastdailydiet.com/fitnex-r50-s-recumbent-exercise-bike/ http://fastdailydiet.com/fitnex-r50-s-recumbent-exercise-bike/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:15:53 +0000 admin http://fastdailydiet.com/fitnex-r50-s-recumbent-exercise-bike
Get fit without straining your back or suffering from saddle sore with the Fitnex R50-S recumbent exercise bike. A bike that looks as good as it works, the Fitnex R50-S recumbent exercise bike is remarkably easy to use, with an exclusive swing-arm design that allows for quick entry and exit. The swing arm is attached to the information console, which includes dot matrix and LED displays that track the watts, speed, average speed, rpm, distance, calories, heart rate, program level, and time. Should you want to view and operate the console in the traditional position, simply swing the arm back to the starting point once you sit down and you’re set. However, you can also keep the swing arm on your right side, giving you an unobstructed forward view–a handy option should you want to watch TV while riding.

The Fitnex R50-S recumbent exercise bike offers a challenge for both beginning and advanced riders, with 16 magnetic resistance levels controlled by a Servo motor. And riders can choose from among six different programs–manual, interval, rolling, weight loss, racing, and heart rate control–to vary their workout routines. Other details include contact heart rate grips, 50 to 250 watts of resistance, and a compact footprint that measures 64 inches long by 26 inches wide.

Key Features:

– Console: Two windows, dot matrix and LED
– Console Feedback: Load, watts, speed, average speed, RPM, distance, calories burned, heart rate, program level, time
– Resistance Control: Servo motor adjustment
– Resistance Range: 16 levels
– Resistance Watts: 50 to 250 watts
– Power Requirement: DC 7.5 volt / 1 amp, supplied by 115 VAC transformer
– Footprint: 64 inches long x 26 inches wide
– Programs: Manual, interval, rolling, weight loss, racing, and heart rate control
– Contact heart rate grips.

]]> http://fastdailydiet.com/fitnex-r50-s-recumbent-exercise-bike/feed/ 0 Recumbent Exercise Bike Benefitshttp://fastdailydiet.com/recumbent-exercise-bike-benefits/ http://fastdailydiet.com/recumbent-exercise-bike-benefits/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:15:14 +0000 admin http://fastdailydiet.com/recumbent-exercise-bike-benefits There are many different kinds of aerobic exercise equipment out there and it can get confusing to decide which one may work best for you. The best exercise equipment is the one you will actually use regularly because that is how you will get results. If you are looking for an aerobic exercise equipment then the recumbent exercise bike may be one of your best options.

There are many advantages to owning a recumbent exercise bike versus other types of exercise equipment that are on the market today. These kinds of bikes are ideal for people at every level of fitness especially for those that have some physical problems as the recumbent exercise bike offers a way to exercise fairly safely. They have bucket seats which are generally very comfortable to sit in and support the back very well.

Even if you are already at a high level of fitness you can still get an effective workout by adjusting the level of resistance. You can simulate doing an uphill climb as that will give you a much more challenging workout.

Safety is perhaps the biggest factor to getting the recumbent exercise bike as the bucket seats and the lower seating position create less pressure on the back and knees. Since it is safer and simpler to use than other types of exercise equipment it means that you are more likely to use it more often which of course means you will get better health benefits.

Recumbent bikes come in many different price ranges and models. Of course the more you can pay the better quality the bike will be and the longer it will last. You can certainly look for bargains by searching for used ones but be careful and make sure that you still get some sort of guarantee in case something is wrong with the used bike.

Many recumbent bikes come with built in exercise programs that can show you the number of calories burnt, your pulse and the speed you are currently at. Also remember that by owning a good aerobic exercise equipment you will not have to pay for gym membership fees and this saves you money in the long term so it may be worth paying a little extra to get a quality recumbent bike.

The bottom line is that you must use the bike in order to get results so be sure to make a commitment to using it regularly. If you are suffering from an injury then using a recumbent bike may be a safe way for you to get a good workout but be sure to consult with a qualified health professional to make sure it is safe to use based on your current injury.

Many physicians and trainers recommend the recumbent exercise bike since they are considered to be one of the safest ways to get aerobic exercise. If you are overweight then you will find the larger bucket seats much more comfortable than other seats and this will encourage you to use the bike more often which means a greater chance of losing weight and keeping it off.

If you do want a more challenging workout you can always add weights while you are seated back and get a great upper body workout too. These bikes are also great a giving you a great cardio workout without putting too much pressure on your knees as most other form of aerobic exercise require you to be more upright which places more pressure on the knees. Consider the recumbent exercise bike as your top choice for aerobic exercise equipment.

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]]> http://fastdailydiet.com/recumbent-exercise-bike-benefits/feed/ 0 Nautilus NR3000 Recumbent Exercise Bikehttp://fastdailydiet.com/nautilus-nr3000-recumbent-exercise-bike/ http://fastdailydiet.com/nautilus-nr3000-recumbent-exercise-bike/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:14:53 +0000 admin http://fastdailydiet.com/nautilus-nr3000-recumbent-exercise-bike
Enjoy a superior cardio workout without leaving the house with the Nautilus NR3000 recumbent exercise bike. Boasting a frictionless V-Force Plus resistance system and a commercial-grade Poly-V belt drive, the bike is both ultra-smooth and remarkably silent, helping deliver an efficient early-morning workout without waking your spouse in the next room. The Nautilus NR3000 recumbent exercise bike is also equipped with all the essentials for cardio training, including six preprogrammed workouts, two custom programs, two heart rate control programs that automatically adjust the intensity level based on your heart rate target zone (includes touch rate sensors and a wireless heart-rate transmitter belt), and a fitness test.

It’s easy to monitor your progress thanks to the high-definition LED console, which displays your total workout time, distance, calories burned, average speed, RPMs, and heart rate. Perhaps the coolest function, however, is the Remote Operation Control (ROC) system that’s built into the arm handles. The ROC system lets you start and change the bike’s intensity level without removing your hands–a nice bonus for extra-intense workouts or for people recuperating from injuries. The NR3000, which measures 24 by 44 by 55 inches (W x H x D) and offers a 350-pound weight capacity, carries the following warranties: lifetime on the frame, 10 years on the parts, and one year on the labor.


Key Features:

- Commercial grade molded seat offers superior comfort
- Low profile design decreases step-over height and unnecessary bulk
- Extra wide, self-leveling foot pedals increase comfort and control
- Smooth, super-quiet V-Force™ magnetic resistance
- High-inertia case flywheel is precision balanced for an improved feel and reduced vibration
- Industrial grade Poly-V drive belt ensures smooth pedal action and is designed to last thousands of miles
- Built-in water bottle holder and reading rack offer added convenience
- Plug-in LED console offers high-resolution 16 x 16 dot-matrix course profile display and a four-window readout.

]]> http://fastdailydiet.com/nautilus-nr3000-recumbent-exercise-bike/feed/ 0 Ironman Charger Recumbent Exercise Bikehttp://fastdailydiet.com/ironman-charger-recumbent-exercise-bike/ http://fastdailydiet.com/ironman-charger-recumbent-exercise-bike/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:14:36 +0000 admin http://fastdailydiet.com/ironman-charger-recumbent-exercise-bike
Ideal for users of any fitness level, the Charger’s forward-looking design features ergonomically-correct adjustable seating, a walk-through frame design, and nylon mesh seating to deliver a comfortable and efficient recumbent exercise bike workout. The walk-through design ensures easy access for users of all fitness levels. Outstanding performance and variety is experienced through your choice of 22 programs and 16 resistance levels while the advanced programmable blue and yellow backlit LCD electronic console allows you to track your workout progress and push yourself to the next level. Other Ironman Charger Recumbent Exercise Bike features of the Charger include seat handlebar-mounted resistance controls, a smooth and quiet belt-drive system, and an easy slide aluminum seat rail.

Specifications and Features:

- High angle seat design (command seating) provides ultimate comfort and ergonomics
- Step-through frame design makes getting on and off easier
- Dual-color, yellow and blue backlit LCD electronics are easy to read with workout metrics
- Console displays time, speed, distance, calories, pulse, watt, resistance, program, and segment program profile
- 12 programs including heart rate controlled program and manual for effective and challenging workouts; 16 levels of resistance for a variety of exercise options
- Oversized seat and mesh back provide superior ergonomic support and comfort; mesh back keeps you cool and comfortable during your workouts
- EKG grips (mounted to seat frame) enable you to monitor your heart rate at all times
- Belt drive system, large 20-pound (9 kilogram) flywheel, and friction-free magnetic resistance provide smooth, quiet, and maintenance-free operation
- Includes water bottle and holder to help keep you hydrated
- Secure locking system seat adjustment is combined with a silky smooth aluminum slide rail and gas cylinder for easy and proper seat positioning
- Oversized, self-balancing foot pedals with adjustable straps keep your feet securely on the pedals
- Heavy-duty three-piece crank for ultimate performance and durability; Front transport wheels for moving your equipment
- Operates using an AC power cord.

]]> http://fastdailydiet.com/ironman-charger-recumbent-exercise-bike/feed/ 0 Diamondback Fitness 500Sr Step-Thru Recumbent Exercise Bikehttp://fastdailydiet.com/diamondback-fitness-500sr-step-thru-recumbent-exercise-bike/ http://fastdailydiet.com/diamondback-fitness-500sr-step-thru-recumbent-exercise-bike/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:14:19 +0000 admin http://fastdailydiet.com/diamondback-fitness-500sr-step-thru-recumbent-exercise-bike
Sit in the lap of luxury while riding your way to fitness with the Diamondback 500Sr step-through recumbent exercise bike. The Diamondback 500Sr step-through recumbent exercise bike–which includes many of the most sought-after features on the market–is equipped with an efficient eddy current brake system that provides up to 16 levels of resistance. As a result, it’s easy to find the perfect resistance level for your needs, whether you want to warm up before hitting the weights or challenge yourself with a serious cardio burn. The exclusive Comfort-Plus extra-wide seat, meanwhile, teams with the molded backrest to create whole new levels of stability and comfort. Add in the easygoing step-thru frame, which is ideal for people who are rehabbing from injury or who find traditional upright bikes uncomfortable, and you have a terrific workout accessory for the home.

The Diamondback 500Sr step-through recumbent exercise bike offers plenty of workout flexibility, with an easy-to-read console that supports several different program types, including manual, fat-burning intervals, glute max hill climb, target heart rate, and custom trainer. The latter program is particularly valuable over the long term, as it lets you vary your workout depending on your mood. This not only keeps your attitude fresh, but it also makes your overall training regimen more efficient by challenging your body in different ways. It’s also a breeze to track your workout progress thanks to the blue backlit LCD, which displays your time, pulse, calories, intensity level, RPM, speed, distance, and watts. And no workout is complete without a little motivational music, with is why the Diamondback 500Sr step-through recumbent exercise bike comes with a set of built-in speakers and a plug-in jack for your MP3 player. Once you’re plugged in, you can listen to your favorite playlists and tune out the rest of the world as you cycle through the imaginary hillsides.

Other features include contact pulse sensors in the handgrips for reading your heart rate, an accessory holder on the console for magazines or books, a built-in Smart Fan, and a weight capacity of 275 pounds. The 500Sr measures 67 by 31 by 12.5 inches (W x H x D), weighs 119 pounds, and carries the following warranties: limited lifetime on the frame and brake, three years on parts and electronics, and one year on labor.

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Get an excellent cardio workout at home without breaking the bank with the Schwinn Active 10 recumbent exercise bike. It features 11 preset programs, computer-controlled eddy current resistance, and a belt drive system that ensures quiet operation and a smooth ride. The grip heart rate sensors also enable you to monitor your fitness level. It includes integrated leveling feet to keep everything balanced and help protect your floor. Other features include a 9-position padded saddle and transport wheels for easy storage after your workout.

Specifications:

- Profile: Recumbent
- Number of workout programs: 11
- Workout programs: 1 Manual program, 6 preset profile programs, 3 Heart Rate Control programs and 1 Target Heart Rate program
- Heart rate monitor: Grip
- Resistance levels: 8
- Resistance system: Quiet Magnetic ECB (Eddy current brake) resistance
- Display: LCD
- Display readouts: Speed, RPM, Time, Distance, Watt, Calories, Pulse
- Dimensions: 58.5 x 26 x 36 inches
- Product weight: 58 pounds
- Maximum user weight: 275 pounds.

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