Archive for June, 2010

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Schwinn 140 Upright Exercise Bike Review

The Schwinn 140 Upright Exercise Bike is one of the most fully featured bikes on the market today; offering a wealth of improvements over previous Schwinn models and over other brands competing in the same price range. Although this bike is a bit more expensive than many of the other Schwinn upright bikes, it also [...]

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Schwinn 220 Recumbent Exercise Bike Review

The Schwinn 220 Recumbent Exercise Bike is without a doubt one of the most popular recumbent exercise bikes on the market. Standing at only 38 inches high, 25 inches wide and 56 inches long and weighing only 97 lbs, this model is capable of supporting a maximum weight of 300 lbs.
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Schwinn 230 Recumbent Exercise Bike Review

The Schwinn 230 Recumbent Exercise Bike offers many advantages over previous Schwinn models while remaining a relatively inexpensive option. Although there are less expensive recumbent bikes on the market, this model is certainly worth the extra money. Standing at 46 inches tall, 25 inches wide and 63 inches wide and weighing 103 lbs it is [...]

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The Five Things You Need to Know Before You Buy a Recumbent Exercise Bike

A recumbent bike is the perfect solution for someone looking for the cardiovascular workout a stationary bike offers who is unable to use an upright bike regardless of the reason. The following five things should always be considered before you purchase your recumbent bike so you know you are getting the best bike for your [...]

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Which Exercise Bike Is Best For You: Upright or Recumbent

There are a lot of things to consider when you are looking at exercise bikes. You have to consider features, levels of resistance, the display and overall comfort each model offers. Before you even think about any of those factors, however, you need too decide whether you want an upright exercise bike or a recumbent [...]

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The Five Things You Need to Know Before You Buy an Upright Exercise Bike

So you’ve already decided that you want an upright exercise bike and not a recumbent bike and now you’re looking at your options. You may be surprised by how many options are available on an upright bike and the wildly varied prices. If you thought making the decision between recumbent and upright was going to [...]

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Schwinn 120 Upright Exercise Bike Review

Schwinn is without a doubt the most popular and respected brands in bicycles and with the Schwinn 120 Upright Exercise Bike they have produced an upright bike worthy of the Schwinn name. Its solid construction is tough and durable yet stylish and compact making it perfect for placement in any room in your home.
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Stamina 4825 Magnetic Resistance Recumbent Exercise Bike Review

The Stamina 4825 Magnetic Resistance Recumbent Exercise Bike’s large, easy-to-read, easy-to-use, LCD monitor allows its rider to, not only, track time, distance, speed, and calories burned, but, when set on scan, allows the user to view each of these vitals as it cycles threw, one by one. The bike has 6 preset workout programs, and [...]

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Stamina 5325 Magnetic Resistance Upright Exercise Bike Review

With the smooth quiet ride that only magnetic resistance can offer, the Stamina 5325 magnetic Resistance Upright Exercise Bike presents an excellent, low-impact, aerobic workout while remaining within a reasonable price-range.
The large, easy-to-read, LCD readout allows its user to keep track of every thing from speed, distance, time, and calories burned. With the console’s scan [...]

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Buyer’s Guide for Recumbent Exercise Bikes

Recumbent exercise bikes are often considered more comfortable than upright exercise bikes; especially for those with back problems or the elderly. Recumbent bikes are also a great option for those who don’t like the feel of riding mountain bikes or road bikes but want to reap the fitness benefits of having a stationary bike in [...]