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Exercise Bike: The Schwinn Series
Surely if you have been exercising for a while, you may have seen either the Richard Simmons tapes or TV shows devoted to exercise bands. You’ll be happy to know that Bodylastics has created an effective and home gym system using elastic bands.
If you are in the market for a good solid stationary bike, a high-tech Schwinn model may be the bike for you.
The Schwinn 212 priced at $399.00 offers the following features: 16 levels of resistance and a reliable belt drive transmission that ensures quiet operation. It also features a variety of workout options, including six profile courses with calorie goal, BMI measurement, recovery test results mode, quick start, and one manual program. The LCD screen provides the following feedback: time, interval time, RPM, watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories, and resistance. The weight of this bike is 93.5 pounds and can hold maximum weight capacity of 300 pounds.
The Schwinn 212 provides contact heart rate sensors. Its Bio-Fit wide comfort seat offers dual position lumbar support seat back and side bolsters, and the padded seat adjusts in the for/aft positions to accommodate a variety positions for multiple users. Other features include bottle holders positioned under the seat, remote/cell phone holder, and reading rack.
Referred to as a recumbent stationary bike (the term recumbent literally means lying down. Exercising in a recumbent or reclining position allows the user to have full ergonomic back support, without causing strain on the arms, neck and shoulder. For many people, having convenient access to quality exercise equipment is critical to sticking with a long-term exercise program.
This bike is heavy-duty and well-built, and just fine for real people. The seat is large and comfortable- you don't have to be a super-fit athlete to use this bike. It does require home assembly. It's super-quiet and rock-solid. Other bikes under $300 aren't in the same class; if you can afford the extra one or two hundred dollars you won't be disappointed. The action is smooth and the different levels of resistance are nicely graduated, and it's comfortable for long rides. Adjusting the seat for different riders is easy and takes just a few seconds.
If you are in the market for a sturdy bike offering you plenty levels of resistance, and more importantly, offering a comfortable seat - check out the high tech Schwinn models online.
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