I am so excited about the new series and am doubly excited about the cycle DVD.
However, I have never ridden a bike as exercise. I ride for fun. I have tried at the gym to use some bikes but didn't feel like I got that great of a workout. My guy does spinning classes and rides 100 mile rides on a regular basis. So I don't go with him since he blows by me.
I did buy a trainer I can put my outdoor bike on but haven't used it in years.
But now I want to try cycling for exercise. And I would like to get an indoor bike (not use my trainer).
What bike do you use? What bike do you recommend? What should I look for?
I really don't even know what to look for. This is what I thought of:
-pedals that lock shoes as an option
-bike with option to simulate going up a hill (not just increase the level) (how does this work? Does it have an incline like a treadmill?)
-bike with only one wheel (I notice the gyms spin bikes only have one wheel - why?)
-seat that moves not only forward/back & high/low but that tilts up/down (TMI, but my lady parts hurt after awhile unless I can tilt the seat)
-pre-set programs?
-stores info?
-on wheels for easy movement?
-upright vs. recumbent
-as compact as possible
Thanks for any input.
However, I have never ridden a bike as exercise. I ride for fun. I have tried at the gym to use some bikes but didn't feel like I got that great of a workout. My guy does spinning classes and rides 100 mile rides on a regular basis. So I don't go with him since he blows by me.
I did buy a trainer I can put my outdoor bike on but haven't used it in years.
But now I want to try cycling for exercise. And I would like to get an indoor bike (not use my trainer).
What bike do you use? What bike do you recommend? What should I look for?
I really don't even know what to look for. This is what I thought of:
-pedals that lock shoes as an option
-bike with option to simulate going up a hill (not just increase the level) (how does this work? Does it have an incline like a treadmill?)
-bike with only one wheel (I notice the gyms spin bikes only have one wheel - why?)
-seat that moves not only forward/back & high/low but that tilts up/down (TMI, but my lady parts hurt after awhile unless I can tilt the seat)
-pre-set programs?
-stores info?
-on wheels for easy movement?
-upright vs. recumbent
-as compact as possible
Thanks for any input.