| The popularity of the exercise bike among many | | | | gym, an exercise bike is a convenient machine, as |
| exercise machines is that exercise bikes moves | | | | it requires very little space. Some exercise bikes |
| almost all the back and leg muscles of the user | | | | are collapsible so that it does not continue to |
| while riding. | | | | occupy spaces when no longer in use and be |
| Resistance on the exercise bike can be adjusted | | | | tucked away under a bed or a closet. |
| to intensities that will suit individual's aerobic needs | | | | Exercise bikes can be as inexpensive as a few |
| from the gentle to the more rigorous. The | | | | hundreds of dollars to a few thousand depending |
| versatility of the exercise bike makes it | | | | on the features and other benefit that it offers. |
| adjustable to different requirements of the | | | | In lieu of the exercise bike, an ordinary bicycle can |
| exerciser. Some prefer the slow pedaling at higher | | | | also be used. The bike is mounted on a trainer |
| resistance levels; others need spinning the wheel | | | | (which is very cheap and is very easy to install), |
| at lower resistance levels while some would want | | | | where the rear wheel of the bicycle is raised and |
| to use different resistance alternately. It can also | | | | the exerciser uses this as a stationary bike. |
| suit the exerciser requirements that would need a | | | | Trainers can be bought at most bicycle retailers. |
| more forward leaning position, an upright position | | | | There are many benefits that the exercise bike |
| and the recumbent position. | | | | can provide but it is especially effective for people |
| When doing the exercise for the first time, a | | | | who have back ailments. |
| health professional should always be around to | | | | Riding a bike on the roads, running and jogging is |
| provide a safe program for the patient. Knowing | | | | good at strengthening the back conditions of |
| the patient's optimal heart rate is crucial in | | | | patients but it can also injure the spine, this is why |
| determining the program and to prevent injuries. | | | | a stationary bike is a popular alternative. Some |
| Aside from the exercise programs the health | | | | ailments that could benefit best from an exercise |
| professional will also determine the correct | | | | bike are the Spinal Stenopsis and the |
| posture and resistance that are needed. They are | | | | Osteoarthritis. |
| also trained to spot potential difficulties that could | | | | Exercise bike are good at strengthening back |
| cause more problems that someone not trained | | | | muscle groups, the leg, calf, the hamstrings at the |
| will not. | | | | back of the thigh and can also work the |
| Normally, these kinds of programs should be done | | | | abdominal muscles. |
| three times a week for at least 20 minutes each. | | | | Exercise bicycles can also improve the flexibility of |
| The patient is always required to start slowly | | | | muscles and ligaments. It can also aid to a very |
| especially for those who are not used to the | | | | large extent the range of movements of the |
| rigors of exercising. One of the main objectives | | | | muscles that otherwise can develop spasms and |
| here is to raise the patient's heart rate from 60 | | | | stiffness. Exercise bikes can help reduce the |
| to 85% of the patient's maximum heart rate. | | | | stresses of the muscles at the lower back, and |
| For people who would prefer to have the | | | | with regularity of use can promote circulation and |
| exercise at home instead of going regularly to the | | | | cardiovascular health. |