| Bike riding for exercise is one effective way of | | | | program, an upright exercise bike machine would be |
| staying fit and toned and building physical endurance. | | | | ideal. It is much the same as a road bike where the |
| In biking, almost all parts of the body are exercised, | | | | rider would be required to use the pedals in a vertical, |
| from the legs to the thighs to the abdomen and | | | | albeit stationary, position. For individuals new to |
| even the arms. Cycling, though, is more | | | | exercising, or those who suffer from back pains and |
| recommended to people who wish to strengthen the | | | | injuries, the recumbent is the more preferred type of |
| lower part of their body since the upper half does | | | | exercise equipment. A recumbent bike puts the rider |
| not get as much activity as the lower part when it | | | | in a more horizontal position, with a backrest to |
| comes to riding a bike. | | | | protect his back and the feet out in front for |
| Exercise for busy people | | | | pedaling. |
| Although riding road bikes along various terrain might | | | | Modern features |
| be a lot more fun than cycling indoors, some people | | | | To compensate for the lack of outdoor views and |
| just don't have the time to venture outdoors and | | | | varying terrain, some manufacturers of indoor |
| work on their fitness. For these busy individuals, | | | | exercise bikes have incorporated virtual programs |
| there is the option of indoor biking. Exercise bikes for | | | | into their products wherein the rider can enter a |
| use inside the home or in gyms are readily available | | | | virtual setting simulating an outdoor experience. |
| and serve the same function as road bikes. They can | | | | Adjustable resistance features and pre-programmed |
| use either the recumbent or the upright type and | | | | add-ons also allow the rider to simulate uphill or |
| choose from various brands like ProForm, Nautilus, | | | | downhill terrains, allowing him or her to vary the |
| Schwinn and Life Fitness. | | | | exercise program and move various muscles. |
| How biking works the muscles | | | | People interested in bike riding for exercise need to |
| Cycling, even indoors, allows a person to strengthen | | | | be careful before starting a cycling regimen. A |
| his or her legs, thighs and glutes. It is an effective | | | | consultation with a physical fitness expert on what |
| cardiovascular activity and can help tone the muscles | | | | type of program is the most appropriate and what |
| and keep a person fit. Pedaling strengthens the legs | | | | equipment to use is the first step that should be |
| and helps make the inner thighs firm. It also helps | | | | taken by those who like cycling exercises. Just like |
| accelerate metabolism, increase heart rate and helps | | | | outdoor biking, indoor cycling can also cause injuries |
| burn calories. A person can lose weight, become | | | | and pains if the program is not done right and the |
| stronger and keep fit with a proper cycling program. | | | | activity is not guided or sanctioned by a physical |
| Equipment for the activity | | | | fitness expert. |
| For people who prefer a more strenuous exercise | | | | |