What will help you lose weight? Some experts recommend diets and daily exercise. Others - sign up for a fitness club or seek the help of nutritionists. Of course, all these recommendations will help you lose weight, but the problem is that not everyone is ready to go for it.
Special diets that must be followed are very strict, and few people agree to them. Exercise also does not bring joy, especially after a hard day's work. And everything else: fitness clubs, massages and nutritionists - is very expensive.
Another option for physical exercise is a jump rope or classes on sports fields. But, as a rule, such sites are not installed in all yards, and therefore they need to be sought in other places.
If for some reason you can’t get involved in fitness clubs, then there is only one option - to train at home. The question then becomes, which exercise machine will help burn calories more efficiently? In this article you can find a more detailed answer to this question.
Solution
Professional exercise bikes are the best option. Not every person who is overweight can afford classes in fitness centers or paid consultations with specialists. You can buy such an exercise bike inexpensively in any sports store. Such an acquisition will save you from wasting time and money, and will help you concentrate immediately on training.
Aerobic exercise is the fastest and most effective way to lose weight. In addition, to date, professional exercise bikes have become more accessible than ever. Therefore, anyone can buy it, but for this it is necessary to take into account some features: find out the pros and cons of each of them, and only then go to the store to buy. It is also worth noting that such simulators are very expensive (it all depends on the manufacturer and additional functionality), so it’s better to prepare for this in advance so that the purchase price does not upset you ahead of time.
Professional exercise bikes. Classification
Do not buy an exercise bike without first familiarizing yourself with this equipment. Firstly, you still don’t really know all the minuses and pluses of each model and, as most often happens, buy the simulator that does not suit you. And secondly, you spend too much money when you can find cheaper and with the same features.
Each professional exercise bike differs in type of assembly:
- Folding type. The advantages of the simulator are compactness and convenience. Although such units are less durable than other models, many still appreciate it. So the cost of such a simulator is low and you can buy in almost any store.
- Vertical. This simulator allows you to use the muscles not only on the legs, but also on other parts of the body.
- Horizontal. If you have diseases in the lumbar region, and you still want to lose weight, then a horizontal exercise bike is what you need.
These are just a few types of exercise bikes, but this knowledge is still not enough. Each of them differs not only in a comfortable fit, but also in functionality, thanks to which you can track the effectiveness of your workouts, calorie consumption, etc.
Additional functions
The presence of additional functions affects not only the quality of training, but also the cost of the simulator. Therefore, the choice must be approached thoroughly. The presence of a computer in the exercise bike allows you to track such parameters as:
- Exact training time
- control of secondary functions;
- air temperature
- heart rate
- the magnitude of the loads.
These are some of the most popular features that can be found in many models. As for the sensors that regulate these parameters, they can be fixed either on the chest or on the handles of the simulator itself.
Technogym GROUP
Rating professional exercise bikes is opened by the RIDE YELLOW model. It is equipped with the POLY-BELT drive system, which does not require constant maintenance.
Installing it and customizing it is very easy. First you need to properly adjust the seat and steering wheel. The convenience of training directly affects its quality and effectiveness. After that, it is necessary to adjust the magnetic load switch, which affects the high accuracy of this parameter.
High-strength Kevlar cords provide a long service life. Of course, the cost of this model is too high, not everyone can afford such an acquisition. But if you still decide on this, then RIDE YELLOW will serve you for a very long time.
PROFORM LE TOUR
Next in the ranking is the model PFEVEX71316. One of the most important options of this simulator is Google Maps, which includes more than 20 built-in routes. Thanks to this, you can travel around the world without getting up from your spin bike.
Another simulator feature is lateral inclinations. At high speed, the spin bike will independently tilt in different directions, which will ensure complete immersion in a real bicycle race. Some users of this model recommend placing the simulator near a large TV and turning on recording from the Tour de France. Thus, you can feel like a participant in this large-scale race.
The cost of PFEVEX71316 is much less than the previous model, but in terms of build quality and the number of additional functions, they do not differ much. Therefore, before purchasing a professional exercise bike, you need to discuss this purchase with the whole family, and only then buy.
Oxygen peak u
On the 3rd place in the rating is a modern, comfortable and relatively cheap professional exercise bike. Small dimensions allow you to install it almost anywhere, even in the smallest room. Thanks to the built-in rollers, moving it from place to place is not difficult. Even an adolescent can cope with such an easy task. The weight of the simulator is 18 kilograms, and the maximum load is 110 kilograms. But it is worth noting that for those users who have high growth, landing will be extremely uncomfortable.
Of the main points, eight load levels and the presence of additional functions (distance, power consumption, speed, etc.) can be noted. As for the shortcomings, this is a restriction on growth (up to 170 cm) and the lack of a training program. If you want to buy an exercise bike inexpensively, then this model is the most.
Oxygen Jet Star (4th place)
This is one of the best semi-professional exercise bikes. Its range includes many additional functions, such as endurance training, blood vessel and heart control, calorie counting, distance traveled, maximum speed, load, etc.
In addition, the Oxygen Jet Star is very convenient. The seat can be adjusted not only in height, but even horizontally, so you can choose the most comfortable fit for each user. The tilt of the steering wheel and the straps that are mounted on the pedals can also be adjusted for you.
The Recovery function, which is very popular on exercise bikes, is able to evaluate the cardiovascular rhythm, and to warn with a signal during overloads. Another advantage of this model is its low price, with such options and capabilities. In the Sportmaster chain of stores, this model exercise bike can be purchased at a lower price, as various promotions are often held here, the main thing is to follow them.
Svensson Body Labs (5th place)
The latest list model is Svensson Body Labs. Since this is a vertical type, you can only buy such a simulator in specialized stores or order on the Internet. Model Cross Line BCM is not as light as others, its weight is approximately 24 kilograms.
The main advantage of this model is a modern 9-inch LCD display. Of the additional functions, eight levels of load, distance and time training can be noted. It is also possible to adjust the tilt of the steering wheel and seat vertically. As for the shortcomings, there are not so many of them: the lack of a chest sensor and the restriction in the programs (it is impossible to set personal characteristics).
Professional exercise bikes. Reviews
If you collect all the reviews regarding home exercise bikes, then most will consist of positive ones. Each model differs from each other in its unique assembly, the number of additional functions, convenience, etc. Therefore, it is impossible to evaluate everyone at once.
Some recommend buying exercise bikes at Sportmaster. In this supermarket they are notable for their rather low cost and good quality. Before buying, everyone has the opportunity to try out each model to make a more informed choice.
From this review of professional exercise bikes, we talked about several popular, and very popular, models. Each of them has its own positive and negative points. Therefore, before you go to the store, you need to study as much as possible the model that you liked the most.