Ironman 350r Recumbent Exercise Bike Get fit in your own home with the affordable Ironman 350r Recumbent Exercise Bike, which offers a step-through design for easy access and 16 levels of programmable resistance from the ECB magnetic drive system. It also features an oversized, comfortable contoured seat, heart rate contacts on the side handlebars, and 13 pre-set programs (as well as five target heart rate, six body fat, and four user-defined programs). The computer console has an oversized blue backlit LCD screen that has an 8 x 10 segment display, speed gauge, and dedicated readouts showing time, speed, distance, calories, level, RPM and pulse. Other features include a single-piece, self-balancing pedal and fore/aft seat adjustment. It measures 64.2 x 24.4 x 49.6 inches and weighs 93.5 pounds. This bike has a maximum user weight of 300 pounds. It’s backed by a lifetime warranty on the frame and 1-year warranty on parts.

About Ironman Fitness
Engineered for endurance, strength, speed, stamina, and performance, Ironman Fitness is continually striving to define the fitness industry. Their collection features top-of-the-line treadmills, stationary cycles, elliptical trainers, weight benches, and single- and multi-station exercise machines. The features on Ironman’s fitness equipment introduced over the years have become the standards of today. With superior components, multiple patents, and award-winning products, Ironman’s fitness products have consistently exceeded the expectation of customers and are the heart of a true champion.

About Recumbent Exercise Bikes
Despite the competition from trendy new fitness inventions, exercise bikes continue to be popular options for home exercise. They offer the same aerobic benefits of riding a bicycle at any time, in any weather, without leaving the comfort and safety of home. Exercise bikes don’t take up much space, require little or no balance or coordination, and can provide an effective workout for all levels of users, from beginners to serious competitors. While the same could be said for a number of other types of home fitness equipment, the exercise bike is one of the few that allows you to watch television or read a magazine while you work out. 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 shoulders, all of which can be common effects of using an upright bicycle. For many people, having convenient access to quality exercise equipment is critical to sticking with a long-term exercise program.

Mini Exercise Bike Optimize your fitness at home or while at the office. Compact design fits easily under a desk or table to provide an intense leg and abs workout at your home or office. Place the bike on a tabletop and use your hands to tone and strengthen arms and shoulders. Multi-function display measures speed, distance, elapsed time and estimated calories burned to optimize your workout. Resistance knob adjusts workout intensity. Comfortable pedals with foot straps and non-slip rubber foot pads. Rugged, weighted steel base for proper stability.
Customer Review: Another winner from Brookstone! Makes me work up a serious sweat without the $$$!
I love my mini-bike! My gym closed a couple of months ago for renovations and i did not want to buy an expensive home gym. This quality Brookstone product (I love how they think of solutions I would never think of) meets my needs completely! I now bike a lot more because it is so convenient, I even take it to work ; it is really quiet and does not disturn others…Thanks Brookstone!
Customer Review: Rip off
I bought one of the Brookstone mini-exercise bikes when it was still priced at $99.00 (on February 1, 2007), based on two positive reviews that were posted at that time. Initially, I was impressed by the prompt delivery of the product but immediately discovered the bike was not factory assembled correctly. Instead of a left- and right-hand crank arm, my exercise bike has two right hand crank arms. This may seem trivial until you realize that the cranks are suppose to be threaded in opposite directions to prevent the pedals from coming unscrewed during use.

Schwinn Adult Exercise Bike Seat Cover This gel saddle cover is designed for exercise spin cycles and delivers maximum comfort and features super soft gel padding for extended workouts. Made of weather resistant lycra, saddle cover has a cut out center relief zone in an ergonomic design for additional comfort. Hand clean with warm water and air dry. Measures 10 inches from tip to end and has a drawstring tightening loop on the underside to prevent slippage. Seat cover is sized for adult bikes.
Customer Review: Extra cushion!
I would have liked a wider seat as the narrow seats in spin class can be brutal, but this did make me a little bit more comfortable. The seat is the same width as a typical spin bike but it is a lot softer than a spin seat… I was looking for softer and wider. 1 out of 2 isn’t bad.

HealthTrainer 440r Recumbent Exercise Bike Enjoy a great workout in the comfort of your home with the HealthTrainer 440r recumbent exercise bike. The bike is outfitted with a low-profile design that’s comfortable and easy to mount, along with a smooth-running magnetic resistance system that’s quiet and virtually maintenance-free. The large LCD display, meanwhile, makes it easy to track your distance, pulse, speed, workout time, and calories burned. And thanks to the bike’s eight resistance levels, it’s easy to design an effective workout on the fly. Other details include a commercial-grade, heavy-gauge steel frame; a three-piece pedal crank with self-balancing pedals; a large ergonomic seat with fore and aft adjustments for increased comfort; and a seat-mounted EKG pulse-grip monitor that provides biometric feedback. The 440r–which offers a weight capacity of 250 pounds–measures 26.4 by 40.9 by 55.1 inches

Body Flex Body Rider Elliptical Trainer with Pulse Meter Enjoy a total body cardio workout without trudging to the gym day after day with the Body Rider elliptical trainer. The Body Rider is equipped with a chain-driven fan wheel that runs quietly and smoothly, along with pair of dual-action handlebars that can be set to both workout and stationary modes. In workout mode, the handlebars move in tandem with the footpads, letting you exercise both your upper and lower body simultaneously. In stationary mode, by contrast, the handlebars stay still, so you can focus exclusively on your legs and core. It’s the perfect way to boost your cardio conditioning, increase your energy, and burn fat all in one.

The Body Rider also includes an easy-to-read monitor that tracks your time, speed, distance, calories burned, and heart rate. Best of all, the machine takes up a minimum of space, with a compact footprint that measures only 20 by 56.25 by 34.25 inches (W x H x D). Other details include a weight capacity of 250 pounds, a book rack, a water bottle holder, an instructional video that guides you on product usage, and a diet and exercise guide. The Body Rider also carries a one-year warranty.

About Elliptical Trainers
Elliptical trainers represent the next wave of advancement in low-impact cardiovascular exercise machines and continue to grow in popularity. By simulating motions experienced through walking, stepping, cycling, and skiing, elliptical machines allow for a smooth and fluid motion while building strength in the arms and legs. Similar to the exercise position for treadmills, elliptical trainers are used by standing in an upright position while holding the handrails of the machine. With elliptical trainers, however, your feet remain in the foot pedals throughout the exercise regimen and circulate in a smooth and seamless motion, resulting in little to no impact on the knees, back, and hips.

Elliptical trainers are compatible for all ages and fitness levels and allow you to select the difficulty level through the incline and intensity settings. Additionally, elliptical trainers allow you to determine the complexity of your workout based on your needs, all while listening to music, watching television, or reading a magazine while exercising in the comfort and safety of your own home.

Although different types of elliptical trainers offer an assortment of features, many of them include an array of challenging programs, forward and reverse directional movement, EKG grip pulse handles, a lightweight portable design with easy fold-up capability, and a monitor displaying calories burned, distance, speed, time, and heart rate. Other types of exercise machines, namely treadmills and bikes, offer excellent cardiovascular exercise and muscular training for the legs in a forward-motion exercise. Elliptical trainers take this to the next level by offering an upper and lower body workout with dual motion, challenging and diverse programs, and a low-impact exercise machine that won’t strain sensitive joints.

Customer Review: Bad Choice
It fell apart within days … it makes a grinding noise, wobbles and not at all steady. I called up the Customer Service, but the solutions they provided were temporary (worked for 2 min, then the noise started again !!). There is some serious design flaw in this product. I have used ellipticals many other places, but this one is the worst among the lot. Not worth buying !!!
Customer Review: DO NOT BUY THIS!!!
3 Days….3 DAYS!!! before it started to fall apart. It creaks and grinds and is NOT WORTH YOUR TIME OR MONEY!