Exercise Bike

A stationary bike is a great way to work your legs, and receive a good cardio workout. But how about your arms? And your upper body? Well, good news. There is a type of upright bike that will work your arms and upper body as you work your legs. This type of upright bicycle is called a dual action exercise bike, and it is a great way to get a total body workout!

The Types Of Exercise Bikes

In the stationary bike world there is two types of exercise bikes, the upright bike and the recumbent bike. An upright bicycle is closest to a regular bike. The seat is narrow and situated above the pedals. This type of stationary bike has the closest feel to a street bike. A recumbent bike has a larger seat usually with a small backrest. The rider is placed in a reclined position with the pedals out in front. With in these main two types are subclasses of exercise bikes. One such class is the dual action exercise bike. A dual action bike is an upright bike that has the handle bars attached to the pedals. The rider must coordinate arm and leg actions to keep them both moving.

OK For Bad Knees

A dual action exercise bike is great for someone recovering from leg or knee problems, as they can use more force on the arm bars, allowing the legs to not have to work as hard. The dual action bikes provide the rider with a total body workout.

The Boredom Factor

As with any stationary bike, the dual action exercise bike can be set up in front of a TV to reduce boredom. You can try to read, but all the leg and arm movement makes it a bit hard to concentrate. Any way you can find to reduce boredom is a good idea, many people quit using their bikes because they simply get bored. Most exercise bikes now come with preprogrammed "courses" where the rider is subjected to hills, periods of sprints, and all kinds of riding conditions. This helps to reduce the boredom too.

So if you are looking to find a total body workout in the comfort and privacy of your home, a dual action exercise bike is a great piece of workout gear to consider. You receive an upper and lower body workout (all low-impact), and healthful aerobic and cardio workouts.

Try a used equipment dealer for great deals on dual action bikes. In addition, on line auction sites such as Ebay are great for finding used bikes. Just know what you are looking for before you buy. Sometimes you can pick up a used bike from a fitness center that is upgrading too.

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