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Thinking about buying a recumbent exercise bike. I was introduced to this type of exercise equipment through my local gym....think that I could keep up with a regular exercise regimen. Ladies particularly....what benefits have you achieved with this type of bike? How many pounds lost? Does this bike help the "saggy butt" issue? Thanks!
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This is an excellent source of excercise. I have used it for 2 years now, especially good in the winter when its to cold to get out and walk. I am up to 10 miles at a time, and mine has handle bars that I use for propping up my arms to read. It passes the time, and the better the book, the longer i tend to go.
I have lost 68 pounds using the bike as my main source of cardio. It keeps track of how many miles, how many calories burned and what rate you are peddaling. AND YES, it tightens your saggy behind for sure! My husband could tell a big difference in a month!
Along with the bike, I use hand weights at home 3 days a week and the days I am not riding my bike (while its pretty still) I get out and walk a mile or two with my dogs.
You have to eat right too though, cutting out bad carbs, eating lean and no junk food is the way to go. Also if I could stress anything the most it would be the 8 oz 8 glasses of water a day, its been a great help.
By the way mine was 99 dollars at walmart, its a stamina 4655
This is an excellent source of excercise. I have used it for 2 years now, especially good in the winter when its to cold to get out and walk. I am up to 10 miles at a time, and mine has handle bars that I use for propping up my arms to read. It passes the time, and the better the book, the longer i tend to go.
I have lost 68 pounds using the bike as my main source of cardio. It keeps track of how many miles, how many calories burned and what rate you are peddaling. AND YES, it tightens your saggy behind for sure! My husband could tell a big difference in a month!
Along with the bike, I use hand weights at home 3 days a week and the days I am not riding my bike (while its pretty still) I get out and walk a mile or two with my dogs.
You have to eat right too though, cutting out bad carbs, eating lean and no junk food is the way to go. Also if I could stress anything the most it would be the 8 oz 8 glasses of water a day, its been a great help.
By the way mine was 99 dollars at walmart, its a stamina 4655
Has anyone bought a recumbent bike from Walmart (the one for around $110)?
Leena
How has it worked out for you?
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I know this goes beyond the scope of your question but I think it is important that you are informed.
As a general rule, when the machines you see at WalMart are designed it is assumed that you will buy it, use it once or twice, then store it in the basement or garage never to see the light of day again. You'll also see these lower priced machines in other places to satisfy the person who wants to do "something" to exercise and not spend too much money.
Buying a bike- any bike, including exercise bikes- from WalMart is a bad idea.
Recumbents are very complex machines and as a result they tend to be verrry picky about how they are made on the inside- where nobody pays any attention. They also tend to have less-than-optimum components
When selling exercise machines I relay these rules of thumb to my customers:
1) If the product costs less than $500, expect it to last approximately 100 hours.. that is 1/2 hour a day, 5 days a week for 1 year. Most of these units have a 90 day warranty. In order to use the warranty you need to contact the manufacturer (not the dealer) and fix it yourself with new parts supplied... many retailers (including WalMart to my knowledge) will not accept returns on items like this;
2) if it costs between $500 and $1000, expect it to last approximately 500 hours... 1 hour a day, 5 days a week for 2 years. Usually includes an in-home warranty of up to a year and occasionally has some dealer support;
2) If it costs over $1000 chances are there is an extended warranty and the machine is made for long term use, perhaps 5 years or more. This usually includes in home service at no extra charge. In the time you wear this machine out it is likely that a $500 machine would be replaced at least 3 times.
So, what do I suggest? Save your money, buy a nice sweatsuit and a good heart rate monitor, then go walking outside. If you have a munchkin or 2 to watch, buy a jogging stroller. Walk or jog 30 minutes a day outside.
If you choose to go ahead and get the recumbent, thats cool. Just print this answer out, fold it up, and tape it to the machine in an inconspicuous place. Once you start having problems and need to fix it, read this answer again.
I know this goes beyond the scope of your question but I think it is important that you are informed.
As a general rule, when the machines you see at WalMart are designed it is assumed that you will buy it, use it once or twice, then store it in the basement or garage never to see the light of day again. You'll also see these lower priced machines in other places to satisfy the person who wants to do "something" to exercise and not spend too much money.
Buying a bike- any bike, including exercise bikes- from WalMart is a bad idea.
Recumbents are very complex machines and as a result they tend to be verrry picky about how they are made on the inside- where nobody pays any attention. They also tend to have less-than-optimum components
When selling exercise machines I relay these rules of thumb to my customers:
1) If the product costs less than $500, expect it to last approximately 100 hours.. that is 1/2 hour a day, 5 days a week for 1 year. Most of these units have a 90 day warranty. In order to use the warranty you need to contact the manufacturer (not the dealer) and fix it yourself with new parts supplied... many retailers (including WalMart to my knowledge) will not accept returns on items like this;
2) if it costs between $500 and $1000, expect it to last approximately 500 hours... 1 hour a day, 5 days a week for 2 years. Usually includes an in-home warranty of up to a year and occasionally has some dealer support;
2) If it costs over $1000 chances are there is an extended warranty and the machine is made for long term use, perhaps 5 years or more. This usually includes in home service at no extra charge. In the time you wear this machine out it is likely that a $500 machine would be replaced at least 3 times.
So, what do I suggest? Save your money, buy a nice sweatsuit and a good heart rate monitor, then go walking outside. If you have a munchkin or 2 to watch, buy a jogging stroller. Walk or jog 30 minutes a day outside.
If you choose to go ahead and get the recumbent, thats cool. Just print this answer out, fold it up, and tape it to the machine in an inconspicuous place. Once you start having problems and need to fix it, read this answer again.
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