In the fitness landscape, one class that has seen an increase in popularity over the past 3-5 years is the spin class. Also referred to as Spinning or Indoor Cycling, this group fitness class involves performing aerobic workouts while seated on stationary bikes. These classes are fast-paced, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) that can help you …
If you’re an avid cyclist or just prefer the exercise bike over any other gym equipment, you might be wondering whether you can tone your abdominal muscles by pedaling. Cycling is a type of intense workout that doesn’t only activate your hips and legs but also engages your core, which includes your abs, lower back, …
Unlike upright bikes, recumbent bikes sport wider, lower, and reclined seats that allow you to pedal horizontally, taking the pressure off your joints. From a therapeutic point of view, they’re a great alternative to the traditional upright bike – let alone the high-impact treadmill – for people with hip, back, or knee pain. However, just …
Stationary bikes are excellent training tools when the weather conditions are less than ideal or when the roads are filled with significant hurdles that can be downright dangerous. The benefits of indoor cycling are endless, from how it aids in weight loss and strengthens body and core muscles to the positive effect it has on …
The assault bike, air bike, or fan bike are all synonyms for the same type of exercise bike, which works both the upper and lower body at a brutal intensity. The resistance in this bike type is generated by pedaling. The faster you pedal, the more resistance you face as there’s more air you need …
The assault bike, air bike, or fan bike are all synonyms for the same type of exercise bike, which works both the upper and lower body at a brutal intensity. The resistance in this bike type is generated by pedaling. The faster you pedal, the more resistance you face as there’s more air you need …
The assault bike, also known as the air bike or fan bike, might look like an outdated fitness contraption from the Victorian age. After all, it’s powered by the user’s movements (no electricity involved) and provides resistance as the user pedals through a large fan instead of a flywheel, hence the name “fan bikes.” Yet, …
With the summer season in full swing, you’re most likely ready to lose your shirt on the beach or kick it in your favorite bikini, flaunting your flat sexy stomach! The problem is there is a belly bulge replacing your abs at the moment, and you want to get rid of it. Apart from being …
No matter how much fitness trainers talk about the benefits of a single sweat session, the only nagging question that buzzes through your head is: “How long is it going to take to get in shape while riding a stationary bike?” It’s a well-known fact that exercise bikes can help boost your mood, reduce stress, …