Spin Bikes

Spin bikes are simply another type of exercise bike along with upright bikes and recumbent bikes. There are differences between the three, and the one you choose will depend on a few factors. Here’s a look at spin bikes and how they differ from the other two.

Basically any exercise bike is built for the same purpose, to get the same workout you’d receive from a road bicycle without having to leave the indoors. In this way you can avoid automobile traffic, and get a workout no matter what the weather is like outside. In addition though, you can tailor your workout to what you art trying to accomplish in terms of your fitness goals.

Recumbent exercise bikes offer a more comfortable workout for people that have back troubles or may be a little overweight. With a recumbent, the rider is placed in a reclined position, and the seat is usually a little larger and more comfortable.

An upright exercise bike is closer to your standard street bicycle. It’s the type that most people think of when they think of exercise bikes. Upright exercise bicycles offer a good all around workout opportunity.

Finally to spin bikes. Spin bikes are very similar in looks to upright bikes, but that’s where the similarity ends! Spin bikes are an upright’s stripped down cousin, the bells and whistles included on an upright bike have been removed and the emphasis has been placed on getting the maximum kick-butt workout.

A spinning bike generally is equipped with a larger flywheel, and there is more built-in resistance to generate a more difficult, yet more intense and productive workout. Many bicycle race enthusiasts have spin bikes in their homes so they can keep in shape during the off-season, and when the weather is not cooperating.

Spinning classes are offered in most clubs, and if you are a member of such a club, you can sign up for one of these ultra-intense workouts.

Spin bikes are popular in the home for the same reason. The workout received on a spin bike simply can’t be beat.