Summer is approaching fast and I am sure that we all want to get down to the beach or just out in the sun. Do you feel, just like me, that you have eaten too much through the winter and especially at Christmas time? Do you feel a little embarrassed at how much weight you have put on?
The way that I decided to go when this happened to me last year was to invest in a folding exercise bike. This meant that I could take it around with me as I travel a lot in my business. I never missed out on my routine at all that way.
One of the reasons that I chose an exercise bike was that it was one of the cheapest bits of gym equipment kit that I could find. All that is needed really is a cheap work out bike because you know that you won’t keep it up for very long – only joking!! Back onto a serious point, you can pay a lot for one and, as usual, you do get what you pay for.
Another reason that I picked one was that I had read that is was easier on the joints than a lot of other equipment because of the smooth motion that you get when you are riding one.
If you use an upright bicycle you can get some serious back problems mainly when you reach your limit, are tired and trying to force it too much.
A fairly recent addition to the range is the recumbent exercise bike. This is much easier on your body as you are, as the name suggests, in a lying position when you are peddling. This allows you to continue with the exercises for a longer period of time.
Exercise bikes are also one of the safest pieces of fitness equipment. You are sitting down all the time and have the handlebars to cling on to so there is less chance of falling off and doing damage.
So with a recumbent exercise you can relax while exercising and know that you are safe at the same time.
