Exercise bikes for home

Cardio without impact

The exercise bike is the most accessible cardio machine: you pedal while sitting, with no impact on the knees and ankles, at your own pace, watching a show or listening to music. It works the heart, legs, and glutes, and is suitable for getting fit, regular maintenance, or rehabilitation. Just a few regular sessions a week are enough to see progress.

Other equipment

Cardio training also includes:

• Biking bikes.
• Rowers.
• Treadmills.
• Hybrid.
• Steppers.

All the equipment can be found on the cardio training page.

Upright, semi-recumbent or leg and arm pedal

The upright bike, which is positioned similarly to a city bike, is the most common and compact. The semi-recumbent bike, with a backrest seat, relieves the back and is suitable for elderly or overweight people. The leg and arm pedal, like the DKN Medbike Uppertrainer, is placed in front of a chair or armchair: it allows gentle exercise for the arms or legs, ideal for rehabilitation and those with reduced mobility. The magnetic resistance, which is quiet, can be finely adjusted.

Settings and training

A well-set bike prevents pain. The seat should be adjusted to the height of the hip: at the bottom of the pedal stroke, the leg should remain very slightly bent. The handlebars should be positioned at a height that keeps the back straight. To start, you should pedal for twenty to thirty minutes at an intensity where you can still talk, then gradually increase the duration and resistance. Interval training, alternating between fast and recovery phases, improves endurance. The screen displays the duration, distance, speed, and sometimes the pulse.

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Frequently asked questions

Exercise bike: for cardio or for strength training?

The exercise bike is primarily a cardio machine: it strengthens the heart and endurance and burns calories. It also tones the thighs and glutes when the resistance is increased, but it does not replace a full strength training regimen.

How long should you pedal to see results?

Three sessions of thirty to forty-five minutes a week, at a moderate intensity, provide visible improvements in endurance within a few weeks. Regular sessions are better than one long isolated session.

How do I adjust the seat height?

Sitting on the seat, at the lowest point of the pedal stroke, the leg should be almost straight with a slight bend in the knee. If the seat is too low, it will strain the knees; if it's too high, it will tilt the pelvis with each pedal stroke.

Upright bike or semi-recumbent: which one to choose?

The upright bike mimics the position of a traditional bike and engages the core more. The semi-recumbent bike, with a backrest, eases back strain and makes it easier to mount the machine: it's suitable for seniors, those who are overweight, or in rehabilitation.

What is a leg and arm pedal used for?

The pedal machine, like the DKN Medbike Uppertrainer, is used while sitting, on a chair or armchair, to work the arms or legs. Compact and gentle on the joints, it's suitable for rehabilitation and individuals with reduced mobility.