Reaching the ripe age of seniority is a blessing but that does not mean you have to embrace a dull and sedentary lifestyle. Sure, you have to slow down and embrace a rather slow-paced life but it can’t be the reason to avoid all forms of exercise altogether. If anything, being a senior means you have to take better care of your body and that means engaging in some light exercises.
There are a lot of benefits of working out – it influences to embrace better habits such as eating properly, avoiding alcohol, cigarettes, and other nasty habits. With that said, the only thing left to consider is to choose the type of exercise. There are a lot of options out there but if you’re not one to join groups and engage in a Zumba session or find jogging too boring, then you might want to consider getting an exercise bike.
Benefits of Exercise Bikes
Exercise bikes also called stationary bikes, are pieces of cardiovascular equipment that are generally easy to use. Bikes provide a no-impact aerobic workout that can strengthen and tone the muscles of the legs and buttocks.
Exercise bikes have enjoyed increasing popularity over the last few years, partly because of ‘spinning’ classes (group cycling classes offered by many gyms) and the need of an aging public for lower-impact forms of exercise. The current crop of stationary bike models is fairly sophisticated. A quick look at one and you’ll see features that go beyond counting miles and tracking speed. Some even have multiple programs that manage and change exercise pace, count burned calories, and measure heart rate. The more sophisticated ones can even connect to the Internet, allowing users to maintain an online record of exercise sessions to chart progress.
There are multiple benefits of getting exercise bikes. They generally require very little maintenance. A clean and oiled chain takes care of most potential problems. Basic exercise (pedaling) is very easy to learn. Since it doesn’t require much physical exertion, it lessens the risk of injury or strain. Users can easily learn exercises by watching a variety of workout videos available on various media platforms.
Which Ones Are Best for You?
Taking care of your health while staying on a budget has never been so easy or effective! With RELIFE S501, you can start a new healthy hobby (if you don’t have any yet) without burning a hole through your wallet or sacrificing quality time at home. While cycling burns more calories than other low-impact workouts like walking or swimming, RELIFE S501 3-in-1 Exercise Bike features easy to use for beginners who want to go at their own pace.
The S503 has three modes: upright mode, semi-recumbent mode, recumbent mode. The recumbent option is ideal for seniors suffering from knee injuries. That said, this makes it suitable for people of different shapes and sizes.
Thanks to its 10-level adjustable resistance, you can easily customize your workout session to target a desirable level of difficulty depending on your body type and desired exercise intensity.
With the price tag of only $199.99, you don’t only get equipment for cycling but also resistant bands for arms workout. With automatic spring back, strength-training options, and increased stability, this bike goes beyond basic cycling to deliver an incredible total-body workout.
Starting at $269.99, the S801 is a sophisticated exercise bike ideal for those who are particular about getting equipment that doesn’t produce any noise. The S801 is equipped with a smooth belt drive, which won’t disrupt anyone’s sleep.
This bike is built with a 1.5mm thick commercial quality steel pipe for all body frames and with its heavy-duty bidirectional flywheel 35lbs, it can support up to 440LBS weight capacity. To make your ride on the mini exercise bike more comfortable, the S801 has 2 to 8 adjustable positions for the handlebar and 4 to 6 adjustable positions for the seat. Now, no matter how tall or short you are, our new Optimized Version of this mini exercise bike can fit you!
You can personalize your cardio routine according to your fitness needs with the S801’s variable resistance and have a challenging workout.
At $20 more than the S801, or $289.99, the S01 is another quiet bike in RELIFE’s portfolio of exercise bikes. Aside from its quiet technology and strong built (allowing it to support 400lbs weight capacity), it also has an LCD monitor that allows you to view a snapshot of your vital signs while pedaling.
What makes the S01 unique is that it also has a tablet stand. Thus, you can view and coordinate what type of bike exercise you want to do for that day while the tablet sits comfortably on the console of your bike.
The S01 is perfect for beginners and advanced users alike. S01’s easy-to-operate resistance allows you to adjust the bike’s resistance with just the press of a knob. This exercise bike uses pure wool to deliver that quiet resistance, does not produce flavor, and is more durable. The belt-driven system provides a smoother and quieter ride than chain transport. Lastly, you only need to tilt and push the two wheels in the front bar to move the bike anywhere you like without straining the muscles.
The S5230 is the crown jewel of RELIFE’s bike collection. At $299.99, this bike comes with a plethora of intelligent features including sensors for time, speed, distance, calories, ODO, and pulse rate.
Active Free Wheel makes it convenient for you to move the S5230 around your house. Rearranging home space with the S5230 in tow becomes more affordable and manageable. Moving this adjustable exercise bike from spot to spot is made convenient with its transport wheels and you can find your next routine’s location without sacrificing precious free time.
Built with the same 1.5 mm thick commercial steel pipe, the S5230 supports up to 330lbs of weight capacity. No matter what your body type is, cycling should be for everyone. That’s why RELIFE engineered a 7-level seat height adjustment for the bike, which again supports most user heights to find the right position for everyone.
Bottomline
The perfect exercise bike depends on your specific requirements. If you want to have it all, then the S5230 is the perfect bike for you. It has a wide array of monitors that let you see how many calories you’ve burned, the distance you’ve traveled, and even your heart rate.
However, if you’re looking for a budget-friendly, entry-level exercise bike, the S501 might be a good option to start with. Its greatest attraction is that its 3-in-1 equipment—a bike that allows you to do arm workouts at the same time.
