High Tech Exercise Bikes

The Le Tour De France Indoor Cycling Bike From Pro-Form

The exercise equipment company Pro-Form is known to gym goers around the world as one of the premier equipment manufacturers in the business. That professional, gym ready quality can be yours at home as well. Pro-Form designs a wide variety of indoor, stationary exercise bikes known for high tech features and long lasting durability.

One of their most popular models, the Le Tour De France indoor cycling bike, is actually so well regarded by professional cyclists that it is the official training bike for Le Tour De France. One look at the dizzying array of features and you will know exactly why. Features that include the digital incline and decline controls, which allow you to manually change the incline or decline up to twenty percent. It will also do this automatically if you are using a programmed route.

Speaking of programmed routes, you'll find twenty-four pre mapped courses programmed into the bikes computer available from Google Maps, as well as the ability to create your own courses from customized maps. This bike even calculates your height, weight and speed to create "wind" resistance; and also adjusts pedal resistance according to incline. With an adjustable seat and handlebars, you can expect a comfortable workout that will keep you coming back for your training needs.

The Elite Total Body Recumbent Bike from Stamina

Recumbent bikes are great for a low-impact workout or rehabilitative purposes. In addition, many fitness buffs use recumbent bikes for cross training and cool down workouts. Having a recumbent bike in the home guarantees a great training booster that is also easy on the joints and knees. Designed to put you in a slightly reclined body position, a recumbent bike works out all of the muscles in your lower body and provides a great cardio workout. There are many companies that design and manufacture excellent recumbent bikes, including Stamina Exercise Products, known for their professional grade exercise machines.

One of their most high tech recumbent bikes is the "Elite Total Body" system. With features that include a battery operated, multifunctional electronic display that records and tracks your speed, workout time, distance, calories burned and heart rate, a padded and comfortable adjustable seat and quiet performance gained from magnetic resistance, you'll definitely find the Elite a joy to use. The Elite also includes rotating handlebars so you can get an upper body workout as well. If you'd like to rest your arms, however, padded side hand rests are built in next to the seat. A tension knob is included, allowing to set your workout intensity to eight different levels, and a water bottle holder for instant and convenient hydration. The Elite is also constructed out of a durable steel frame, so you can count on it for years to come.

The C2 SI Exercise Bike from Nordic Track

There's no doubt that you've probably heard of Nordic Track exercise equipment. Known for their highly recommended home exercise machines, Nordic Track has a wide variety of feature-packed exercise bikes, such as the C2 SI. This upright exercise bike has everything you need to get a great workout, including sixteen different resistance levels, a dual-grip heart rate monitor, and several different programmable settings that let you choose between aerobic, weight loss or performance workouts. It also features a distance tracking odometer, workout card technology and an easy to read, high resolution display.

Many people can't workout without their favorite music, so the C2 SI includes a music port for your MP3 player, allowing you to plug both that and your headphones in and jam out while you pedal. You can rest assured that your workout will be comfortable, as well, as the C2 SI includes a gel-soft seat and adjustable, ergonomic handlebars designed to minimize fatigue and stress on your upper body.