Please help! What exercise bike should I buy??

amother

Wed, Mar 10 2021, 12:50 pm

I’m in bad shape and want to start exercising. I’m thinking of getting an exercise bike. I’m willing to spend money if it’s a good bike and if it’s worth it. TIA

professor

Wed, Mar 10 2021, 1:15 pm

I can't give you advice about that, but I just wanted to ask if a stationary bike is the best? Isn't an elliptical the best excercise machine? I would personally rather ride a real bike.

Mothers

Wed, Mar 10 2021, 2:02 pm

professor wrote:

I can't give you advice about that, but I just wanted to ask if a stationary bike is the best? Isn't an elliptical the best excercise machine? I would personally rather ride a real bike.

An elliptical is great, but it generally takes up much more space than a stationary bike, and while riding outside is definitely much more enjoyable, it may not be possible due to weather variability, community norms, etc.

amother

Wed, Mar 10 2021, 2:33 pm

Right. I can’t ride bike outside. I wonder if the elliptical is a better choice. Also I’m considering a recumbent bike it looks more comfortable.

amother

Wed, Mar 10 2021, 2:33 pm

amother [ Slategray ] wrote:

I love my nordictrack s22i

Is it better than the peleton?

amother

Slategray

Wed, Mar 10 2021, 6:37 pm

Quote:

Is it better than the peleton?

I've never tried the peloton but iirc these are the benefits over the peloton:
-Virtual riding all over the globe. Not just studio classes.
-Adjusts resistance and incline automatically based on the instructor and/or terrain
-Has a fan

amother

Gray

Wed, Mar 10 2021, 6:46 pm

I personally hate the Peloton. If you are considering it, try one first.

obsesser

Wed, Mar 10 2021, 6:47 pm

amother [ Gray ] wrote:

I personally hate the Peloton. If you are considering it, try one first.

some of my friends love it and some hate it so it really just has to suit you- definitely try it out first

amother

Wed, Mar 10 2021, 9:28 pm

I was about to buy the peleton and I tried it at the store last week. It week kind of uncomfortable. It’s the only machine I tried. I used a recumbent at the gym several times and it was more comfortable (a year ago when the gym was open). I never tried an elliptical.

amother

Wed, Mar 10 2021, 9:29 pm

amother [ Slategray ] wrote:

Quote:

Is it better than the peleton?

It sounds exiting to actually feel like you are riding all over the world.

amother

Denim

Wed, Mar 10 2021, 9:45 pm

If you haven’t already, please take several spin classes before deciding that a bike is for you (if it’s a spin bike you are looking for). I know a few people who bought one before knowing what spin was about and hated it.

amother

Gray

Wed, Mar 10 2021, 9:47 pm

These hybrid trainers take up more space than a bike but less than both a bike and an elliptical.

amother

Wed, Mar 10 2021, 10:16 pm

amother [ Gray ] wrote:

These hybrid trainers take up more space than a bike but less than both a bike and an elliptical.

Wow why does it take so much space?

amother

Wed, Mar 10 2021, 10:18 pm

amother [ Denim ] wrote:

I’m in my 50’s and I’m not in great shape. I’m scared to go to these classes. And now everything is closed in my state. But it’s a good idea. The thing is that I can watch a movie while on the bike so it won’t be boring.

amother

Gray

Wed, Mar 10 2021, 10:19 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

Wow why does it take so much space?

It doesn't take up that much space. It's bigger than a bike, but it's about the same size as an elliptical.

amother

Purple

Wed, Mar 10 2021, 10:30 pm

amother [ Gray ] wrote:

These hybrid trainers take up more space than a bike but less than both a bike and an elliptical.

May I ask where you saw this hybrid trainer? I'm looking for one myself.

amother

Gray

Wed, Mar 10 2021, 10:32 pm

amother [ Purple ] wrote:

May I ask where you saw this hybrid trainer? I'm looking for one myself.

Amazon

4thebooks

Wed, Mar 10 2021, 10:36 pm

Get the bowflex max trainer! Way Better than the peleton!