As the name implies, stationary bikes look and function like regular bikes except that it stays put in one place and it has controls to vary the workouts. It has many advantages that make it as popular as ever despite the presence of other exercise machines. These bikes are low-impact exercise machines, which mean that there is little to no armful impact on the feet, ankles and knees. As such, people with joint problems prefer it to the treadmill. Today you'll find recumbent exercise bikes, you'll find mini fitness bicycles and you'll even find peddles isolated as devices entitled peddlers. These peddlers don't even have handlebars.
You will also enjoy fat burning and muscle building benefits on a bike. Just make sure to vary the resistance, incline and speed while riding it so as to get the best of both worlds. Plus, it definitely is a good exercise in lieu of biking outdoors during inclement weather. It also helps that the stationary bike takes up lesser space and requires lesser money to purchase than the elliptical machines.
However, it has its disadvantages. For one thing, stationary bikes are incomplete in that it does not offer bone-strengthening benefits and it only engages the lower body. This can be a liability for many athletes wanting to develop both upper and lower body on one exercise machine. For another thing, you may just end up with higher risks for impotence from extended use of the stationary bike, not to mention sore butt.
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