Exercise bikes work your legs, heart and lungs without putting impact or stress on your joints. They have always been very popular pieces of cardiovascular equipment because the exercise motion is very familiar to most people; you simply pedal as you would on a regular bike. You can set your own pace, and even read while exercising.
Types of Exercise Bikes
Upright Bikes
* Similar in form to traditional bikes and still the largest seller
* Good lower body and cardiovascular workout
* Fit easily in limited spaces
Recumbent Bikes, semi-recumbent bikes
* These have chair-like, or bucket seat
* More comfortable than an upright bike and provide better back support
* Promote more efficient blood flow throughout the body
* Prevent you from cheating on peddling because you can't stand up
Dual Action Bikes
* These are Upright models with movable bars on arm handles
* By utilizing both arms and legs the overall aerobic intensity is increased
* Upper body toning is enhanced
