Why The Keiser And Schwinn Indoor Cycling Bikes Are So Highly Rated

The major benefit of living in a consumer society is that we have so much choice with regards to what products we can buy, and this is certainly the case with exercise bikes because there are literally thousands of different models to choose from.

In the United States you will find that there are many different models to choose from in every single price category.

For instance, there are lots of entry-level bikes that you can buy if you have a budget of between $100 and $500, and there are just as many between $500 and $1000 if you are looking for a mid-range machine that you can use at home.

However if you have got used to using one of the indoor cycling bikes in your local gym, which are generally some of the best ones on the market, and want to buy a similar model for yourself that you can set up at home, you can expect to pay at least $1000 for one of these top-end machines.

Once again, there is no shortage of products to choose from, but you can't really go wrong if you buy a bike from the Schwinn or Keiser range because these were named as two of the top picks at http://www.exercisereviewsite.com/best-indoor-cycling-bike-reviews/.

The Keiser bikes such as the M3 Plus and the new 2015 model – the M3I Indoor Cycle – are two of their biggest sellers at the moment, and are both perfect for home use and gym use because they are made from the highest quality materials, and are built to last many years.

The 2015 model is arguably the better of the two because it has bluetooth capabilities and can connect with a smartphone or tablet, but they both offer a supremely smooth and quiet ride and will always provide you with a varied and challenging workout because there are 24 different resistance levels.

The Schwinn models are also really good, particularly the stand-out model – the Schwinn AC Performance Plus Indoor Cycle.



This too has recently been updated, and now features a super-light aluminium frame that is exceptionally strong and sturdy, along with a carbon blue belt drive that requires hardly any maintenance at all, and delivers a really quiet workout so that you won't disturb the other people who live in your home.

If this model is too expensive for you, they also have a slightly older (and cheaper) model that you can buy - the Schwinn AC Sport Indoor Cycle Trainer - which is also extremely well-built and delivers a smooth and efficient workout.

So the point is that if you can afford to buy a really good model, then you have to consider the Schwinn and Keiser bikes because these are often found in many gymnasiums, and are easily some of the strongest and smoothest indoor cycles that you can buy.

3 Reasons Why I Love Using An Indoor Exercise Bike

I am quite a keen cyclist myself and love to go for long bike rides in the surrounding countryside because nothing beats the feeling of fresh air in your lungs, and it's great to get out there and explore new places whilst getting fit at the same time.

However I also love riding my exercise bike as well. Indeed I tend to use my exercise bike a lot more because I will always do a workout at least 2-3 times a week, whereas my road bike may stay in the garage for months at a time without being used.

The benefits of exercise bike workouts are fairly well-known, so in this article I thought I would discuss some of the main reasons why I love working out on an exercise bike at home:

1. Comfortable and Convenient

One of the best things about owning your own exercise bike is that you don't have to drag yourself down to the gym whenever you fancy a workout. You can simply jump on your bike and get going, and don't have to worry about what you are wearing, for example.

You can also do whatever you want during your workout to keep you entertained, whether you prefer reading, listening to music or watching your favorite television shows, for example.

Plus you obviously don't have to worry about the weather, like you do when preparing to go for a bike ride, and you can stay fit throughout the winter when it's cold and snowing outside.

2. Variation of Workouts

Another thing I love about an exercise bike is that it is really easy to make your workout as easy or as hard as you want it to be.

This isn't always the case on a road bike because you might live in a particularly flat area, for example, but on an indoor cycle you can crank up the resistance if you want to really stretch yourself and recreate the feeling of cycling up steep hills, or you can set it to one of the lowest resistance levels if you just want to get a gentle workout that is relatively easy to do.

3. Cost Savings

One final benefit of owning your own exercise bicycle is that in the long run it can work out a lot cheaper than a gym membership. Yes you have the initial cost of buying the bike, but after a year or two it will have worked out a lot cheaper when you add up all the gym membership fees that you would have paid during this time.

I myself have my own home gym set up at home where I have weights, weights benches and lots of other exercise equipment, and after a few years you will find that the amount of money that you will have saved will be quite significant.

New Indoor Exercise Bike From Keiser Is Now Available

In my last blog post I discussed some of the key differences between spinning and stationary bikes, and talked about some of the main features of each one.

Well if you have read this article and have since decided that you want to buy a spinning bike that you can use at home, you may be interested to know that Keiser have a new spinning bike for 2015 that is getting a lot of positive reviews.

For example, this bike is discussed here and on one or two other review sites, and it is supposed to be equally as good as some of the previous Keiser bikes, such as the Keiser M3 Plus, for instance.

In fact you could argue that this one is even better because it makes full use of the latest technology to provide you with bluetooth and wireless facilities that you can use to connect to your phone or tablet.

Unfortunately as this is one of the top rated spinning bikes on the market, it costs nearly $2000, which is a lot of money for an exercise machine, and will immediately put it out of reach for many people.

However it is worth the money if you can afford to pay this much become it comes with 24 resistance levels to provide you with a wide variety of different challenges, and gives you a smooth, quiet and comfortable workout because the handlebars and seat can be adjusted until you find the best position.

It is also ideal if you are going to blast out a workout every day, for example, because this is a very strong bike that is built to last many years. That's why these Keiser bicycles are often used in spinning classes and in gyms.

Finally it is also worth mentioning that there is a very good display monitor included with this machine that will help you track your performance because it will tell you how fast you are going, whilst also displaying distance, pulse rate and RPM.

There are cheaper bikes available that will have similar levels of resistance, and will be equally as enjoyable to ride, but many people who have used this bike agree that this one is a class above.

If you would like to buy this new spinning bicycle from Keiser, this new one is the M3I model, and although I haven't seen it in any shops, you should be able to buy it from one or two stockists in your local area if you ask around. If not, there are definitely some websites that sell this Keiser M3I model online.

Spinning Bikes v Stationary Bikes - Which One Should You Buy?

If you have never owned an exercise bicycle before, you may not be familiar with the differences between an ordinary stationary bike and a specially designed spinning bike. Indeed a lot of people will look completely baffled when you ask them what a spinning bike is.

The key difference is that a spinning bike can be used to perform a range of highly effective spinning exercises, and mimic the feel of an outdoor road bike so that you can train indoors if you want to, whilst a stationary bike is more of an upright bike and is generally a little more comfortablke as it will often have a wider seat.

In addition, a spin bike will have a direct connection with the wheels, just like a road bike. So for instance, if you were to stop pedalling all of a sudden, the wheel would still continue turning, whereas it would stop straight away on an upright bike.

The resistance is also more responsive and intelligent on a spin bike, whereas you will often have fixed levels of resistance on a standard exercise bike.

Beyond that, there are not that many noticeable differences between the two. So with regards to which one you should buy, you should consider your own personal circumstances and requirements.

If you want a basic exercise bike that you can use to burn calories whilst watching television, for example, then you are best off buying an upright stationary bike because this will be more than adequate for your needs.

If, however, you want something akin to a road bike, or if you want to train indoors during the winter, then a spinning bike is probably more appropriate. They are also ideal if you actually want to take up spinning, which is a highly effective form of exercise that has exploded in popularity in recent years.

With regards to which bike you should buy, this website at bestspinningbikes2014.com has some of the best spinning bikes, whilst you will find no end of reviews for all of the top-selling upright bicycles if you do a quick search online.

Anyway the point is that there are some differences between a stationary bicycle and a spinning bicycle that you should bear in mind before parting with your hard earned cash.

If you are still unsure, you should go into your local sports shop and ask for some advice because I'm sure that they will be able to help you and answer any questions you may have. Alternatively you could ask a personal trainer at your local gym.

How Long Do Home Exercise Bikes Actually Last?

There are many people who only ever use an exercise bike when they visit their local gym, but there are just as many people, including myself, who prefer to use one of these bikes to keep fit in the comfort of their own home.

The thing that puts a lot of people off buying a home exercise bike is the cost because some of them can cost anywhere between $800 and $2000.

However it is possible to buy a low-cost exercise bike that will give you a smooth, comfortable and challenging workout with a range of resistance levels to make it as easy or as difficult as you wish, and the best thing of all is that these will often last many years without breaking.

I myself have only ever owned two home exercise bikes in the last 21 years (from the age of 18 - 39), and they have both lasted a very long time.

The first one I received was actually a gift from a relative who never actually used it anymore, and this was the most basic machine you could imagine. It had a manually adjustable resistance system where the pads pressed against the front wheel, a very basic analog speedometer and a very simple design.

Despite this, I still managed to do more than 20,000 miles on this machine until it finally broke after about 10 years.

The second machine was a much more modern machine as it had fixed resistance levels, an electronic speedometer and a fully adjustable seat and handlebars. I purchased this one after the one above broke down, and I am still using this same exercise bike today as I have had no issues with it whatsoever.

So the point I want to get across is that even the most basic of exercise bikes can last you many years, and help you achieve all of your general fitness requirements. Indeed these cheaper models may actually last longer than their more expensive counterparts because they will often have less things that can go wrong.